Retrieve a deleted Microsoft Word document

sandycasey957

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How can I retrieve a deleted Microsoft Word document?

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Microsoft Word 13 /Office 10 document? HP Pavilion - I am not a Computer expert by any means.

Asked: November 18, 2015 7:15 PM Last updated: November 30, 2015 7:33 AM

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Last updated: November 19, 2015 4:36 AM GMT

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> Open the Recycling Bin

> Right-click on Microsoft Word document

> and then click Restore.

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Michael Tidmarsh Nov 18, 2015 8:36 PM GMT
Welcome to ITKE, sandycasey957! Follow this process to recover your document:
1. Start Word 2013
2. Click File->Open->Computer->Browse
3. Find the folder you last saved your file in
4. In the Files of type list, click All Files
5. Click the backup file, followed by Open
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Subhendu Sen Nov 19, 2015 4:44 AM GMT

You can get back from recycle bin/ .bak file, but if the parameters set as "delete permanently", then not possible to get this file again. You can try with some 3rd party tools, but that may not 100% workable.

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clark445kent Nov 19, 2015 12:29 AM GMT

Hi,

You can also use System Restore option. System Restore helps you to restore your computer's system files to an earlier point in time. It is a way to undo system changes made on your computer without affecting your personal files, such as e‑mail, documents, or photos. I hope by using this, you will get back your Word file.

For more info please visit: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/restore-system-files-and-settings

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Clark Kent

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ToddN2000 Nov 19, 2015 5:44 PM GMT

If this is a personal computer, you may be able to get it back from the recycle bin. If it's a work computer, it may be possible that it gets backed up from the network if it is a shared document.

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Subhendu Sen Nov 30, 2015 7:33 AM GMT

Think this is the better way to try recover a deleted file which is from MS: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/316951

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