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Version history issue

shivang patel 0 Reputation points
2026-06-13T09:47:59.2266667+00:00

My OneDrive Excel file “New day sale 2026-27.xlsm” lost version history.

I made edits on June 12, 2026 (around 10 PM) and on June 13 morning.

However:

  • These versions are NOT visible in version history
  • Restore your OneDrive also does not show the correct versions
  • File appears reverted to an older version

I need backend recovery for missing versions or data restoration.

This is critical business data.

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | Other | Windows

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  1. MUSTAFA SALAH 1,630 Reputation points
    2026-06-13T11:03:31.6266667+00:00

    Hello shivang patel,

    It really depends on how you did the edit/changes?

    Do you used Online Excel or Desktop App?

    Does the file was (Synced) with OneDrive with AutoSave is ON? or just a local file?

    OneDrive App on your Desktop was working?

    Internet Connection?

    I will explain how Version History Works:

    • If you made a change to the same file that was synced with OneDrive and with Internet Connection.

    If any of the above not matching, there will be an issue and we can from then start troubleshooting and searching for the files:

    Actions Required from you:

    1. Confirm where was the file exactly when you did those changes.
    2. Confirm the (Last Modified Date) of that file
    3. Confirm that you have edited the same file not a duplicate or local one.

    Possible Fixes:

    1. Open Excel --> go to File --> Check [Recent Files]
    2. Open Run by hitting (Windows Key + R) --> Type: recent

    *Search for .xls files that has been changed during that period.
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    1. Check (Unsaved Files):
      open Excel and go to File > Info > Manage Workbook > Recover Unsaved Workbooks.
      OR
      File > Open > Recent and click the **Recover Unsaved Workbooks
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    +Checkt the below 2 folder paths
    %LocalAppData%\Microsoft\Office\UnsavedFiles

    %AppData%\Microsoft\Excel

    %LocalAppData%\Microsoft\Office\16.0\OfficeFileCache

    %LocalAppData%\Microsoft\OneDrive\logs

    Look for .tmp Files.

    &

    Check onedrive statusHow to sync a OneDrive folder to your computer | Information Technology Division

    Finally: Check OneDrive Recycle Bin.

    If the laptop is joined to business network, you can have more support from the IT Admin/Help Desk for further check.

    Good Luck finding your files/edits.

    Thanks for your cooperation.

    Best,

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