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Cant' recovery Word file that was accidentally written over

Anonymous
2023-12-23T23:02:27+00:00

I accidentally copied an old version of a Word document over the document with the newer data but did not discover this until reopening the newer file and discovering it was the older data. I have tried the following:

  • Checked the temp folder
  • Checked File-Info-Managed Versions and found nothing
  • Checked the previous versions tab in the file properties and found nothing
  • Checked OneDrive and not found a file with written-over data

The lost version is nowhere to be found, unless there is something else I don't know about. Hopefully, someone has a suggestion, although it seems like I would have dug it up while searching for help by now. Thanks! Insider Beta 10.0.22635 Build 22635

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  1. BryceSor 3,910 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-12-23T23:18:34+00:00

    Hi TerryReagan,

    Do you use 365 Office? If you do you can recover it.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-12-24T01:42:21+00:00

    I do have Office 365, but I don't sync to OneDrive unfortunately due an unpleasant incident. I do backup in two other locations, but the latest backups hadn't happened yet. Is there another way to use Office 365 to get the overwritten data back? That would be wonderful!

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  3. BryceSor 3,910 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-12-24T02:50:53+00:00

    You could try clicking on the properties of the file then check previous versions and see if there are any. They use file history and restore points.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-12-24T03:51:11+00:00

    I found it!!!!! I found a copy of the lost version of the file by going to "Open" in Word and looking in "recent files." I chose a copy of the file that was dated 12/16 and opened it and found it contained all of my missing data all the way through 12/22!!!! I practically sobbed with joy. I don't know why a file modified on 12/16 would have all my data through 12/22, but I'm obviously not complaining. I am overjoyed!

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  5. BryceSor 3,910 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-12-24T05:33:52+00:00

    Great you found it and thanks for letting us know the outcome. 😀😀😀😀

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