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Question

I wrote a 15-page essay and when I tried to save it in Microsoft Word I mistakenly replaced it for an existing file. Can I recover it?

Answer 1

To recover your overwritten essay in Microsoft Word, you can try the following methods:

1. Check the Recycle Bin: If you deleted the original file, it might still be in the Recycle Bin. Open the Recycle Bin on your desktop and look for the file.
2. Search for AutoRecover files: Word automatically saves versions of your documents. You can check for AutoRecover files by:
   • Opening Word and going to File > Info > Manage Document > Recover Unsaved Documents. This will show any unsaved documents that Word has recovered.
3. Look for backup files: If you have the backup copy option enabled in Word, you may find a backup of your document. Check the following locations for backup files:
   • C:\Users\<UserName>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Word
   • C:\Users\<UserName>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Office\UnsavedFiles Replace <UserName> with your actual username.
4. Use Windows File Recovery Tool: If you are using Windows 10 version 2004 or later, you can use the Windows File Recovery tool to recover permanently deleted files.
5. Check temporary files: You can search for temporary files that might have been created during your work. Search for files with a .tmp or .asd extension in your system.

If none of these methods work, you may need to recreate the document from memory or any notes you have.

Answer 2

Hello. Was the document stored in OneDrive or only on the local PC?