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I have many files which I created by making a copy of the original and editing it. I have the original file with no edit history. The copy which shows the results of the editing is marked as a missing file and the edit history is greyed out. Both file share the same name with the exception that one is a copy. Is there any way to re-link these files? When I try to search for the missing file and point to the original, it tells me that the file is already linked to a file and can't be linked to a second file. Any thoughts or suggestions would be gratefully accepted.
Thank you for your ideas.

Missing files must be reconnected via this procedure: http://www.computer-darkroom.com/lr2_find_folder/find-folder.htm
After that, you can "link" the original and copy via stacking in Lightroom (as long as they are in the same folder)
There's no need in Lightroom to make copies first before you edit them. Lightroom's editing is completely non-destructive, and your original pixels are never changed in the original photo file.

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