Can I use or convert existing .cfa & .pek files to use in a new video?

I accidentally but permanently deleted all source files for a short video I was working on. I still have video and audio files located in the Adobe Elements folders. I can use the video files (MPEGs) to reconstruct the video portion but I can't seem to use the .cfa and .pek files in the Media Cache folder to reconstruct the audio. Is there a way I can convert these into usable files?

OK, this might take some time, but might help you out. Do a system search for *.WAV and look at the file names carefully. You will get a ton, but you can click on Name to get these into alphabetical order. Look for file names, that match your Assets, and also the rather cryptic Render file file names.
Different versions of PrE and different OS's might well have placed these in different places on your computer. When you start the search, go get a cup (or two) of coffee. Wait for this to complete. Then, click Name and start looking. Hope that you did not choose caffinated coffee!
Hope that you will be able to find the audio .WAV files someplace.
Note, the file name might start, or end, with terms like "audio," but there should also have matching characters that match your Assets, or you Render files.
Also, depending on what you Rendered, how many times you Rendered, and a few other aspects, you may have to gather pieces, and patch together.
Though too late to help, I have a particular workflow:
If I am Capturing from a miniDV tape, I let the captured files go to the sub-folder "Capture" in the Project hierarchy, as I have the tapes, and never reuse them.
If I am using footage, or other Assets, that were copied to my HDD, I ONLY work with copies of those Assets and keep the origianls on either my NAS, or on an external. I Copy these over to the appropriate folder in the Project's hierarchy, i.e. I never work with the original Assets, which are safe elsewhere. This means that I am less likely to delete, modify, or otherwise mess with the originals. I know that this is too late now, but could be something to think of in the future.
Good luck, and I hope that you find corresponding .WAV files.
Hunt

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