How to Find the Temporary Backup of a Deleted File in Word
In order to recover the temporary backup of a deleted file in Microsoft Word, you need to perform a search for AutoRecover files on your system. These are files that are created by the program in the event of a crash or if a power outage occurs. The process of searching for these files will vary depending on the version of Word installed on your system.
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Instructions
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Word 2010
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Open Microsoft Word.
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Click the "File" menu, and select the option for "Recent."
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Click the option for "Recover Unsaved Documents."
Word 2007
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Open Microsoft Word. Locate and click the "Microsoft Office" button in the upper left corner of the program.
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Select "Word Options."
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Click the "Save" button, and make a note of the path that is in the "AutoRecover file location" text box. Click the "Cancel" button.
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Click the Windows "Start" button, and click "Computer." Double-click the (C:), and go to the folder location you noted earlier.
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Right-click on any (.asd) file, and select "Open With" from the context menu. Select "Microsoft Word" for the program to open the file.
Word 2003/2002
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Open Microsoft Word. Click the "Tools" drop-down menu, and select "Options."
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Go to the "File Locations" tab, and double-click the option for "AutoRecover files." Make a note of the path that is displayed. Click "Cancel" and then "Close."
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Click the Windows "Start" button, and select the option for "Computer." Double-click the (C:), and go to the folder location you noted earlier.
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Right-click on any (.asd) file, and select "Open With" from the context menu. Select "Microsoft Word" for the program to open the file.
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Tips & Warnings
To locate files on your system, click the "Start" menu, type "*.asd" into the "Start Search" box and press the "Enter" key.
