Workable Solutions | Step-by-step Troubleshooting |
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Fix 1. Recover from Temporary Files | Open Word > Click 'File' > 'Info' > 'Manage Document'..Full steps |
Fix 2. Recover from AutoRecover | Open Word > Click 'File' > 'Options' > 'Save' > Copy AutoRecover file..Full steps |
Fix 3. Use Document Recovery | If Word crashes or unsaved, re-open Word and use Document Recovery..Full steps |
Versions | Steps |
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Word 2007 | 1. Click the Microsoft Office Button, and then click 'Word Options' > 'Save'. 2. In the AutoRecover file location box, note the path, and then click 'Cancel' and close Word. 3. Open the folder that you noted in step 2. 4. Look for Word document that you are looking for ends in .asd (AutoRecover files). Then, double-click it to open and save it immediately. |
Word 2003 & 2002 | 1. On the 'Tools' menu, click 'Options'. 2. Click the File Locations tab, double-click AutoRecover files, note the path, click 'Cancel', and then click 'Close'. Note: In the Modify Location dialog box, you may have to click the down arrow in the Folder name list to see the whole path to your AutoRecover files. Close Word. 3. Look for files whose names end in .asd (AutoRecover files) after locating the AutoRecover file location. 4. Double-click the Word document to open it. Next, save it immediately. |