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When I opened another word document, it asked me whether I wished to keep the autorecovered file (which I'd forgotten about), and I accidentally said "no." Realizing I still want it, I found the document in my recycle bin and clicked "restore," but now I can't find it anywhere. Please help!
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On the File tab, select Recent. At the bottom, click Recover Unsaved Documents. If your document is not listed there, then you're out of luck.
Do you remember the name of the file?
If yes, you may use the Windows search and check if you find the file in your computer.
Enable hidden files and folders using the link below before doing the search:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Show-hidden-files
For information related to Windows search you may refer to the link mentioned below:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/windows-search
usually here: %appdata%\Microsoft\Word
just copy the directory to your file explorer. the file will be in a .asd format.
It usually appears with the name: auto recovery save of (your file name).
make sure you did check for hidden files also. If the file is not there try checking for it in the recycle pin. copy and paste it to the directory above. Now go to the current version of your file under tab file > Recent > recover unsaved documents. This
will open a browser window copy and paste the directory above, click on your file name and you will restore it. it will be in view only mode so save a copy to able to edit.
We found it in the recycling bin... my daughter is my favourite person right now
If you have clicked yes to: have I saved all files I need.. you may still be able to access them, using the File Tab on Word then selecting Save you will see the autorecovery location, open my computer and find the location listed by Word. open the folder, your most recent recovery files will be saved there, when you are asked which program to open the file with, select from list, then Microsoft word.. *Voila* This worked for me when the answer:
"On the File tab, select Recent. At the bottom, click Recover Unsaved Documents. If your document is not listed there, then you're out of luck." did not.
Cheers