Can anyone help, please? Word problem

Arnabas · 01-28-2009, 01:39 AM

I need help and am hoping someone here can provide it.

I was working on a story using Word. I'd been writing for WEEKS. Tonight I wanted to add a bit before sleeping. As I was writing, everything just suddenly... vanished. The page went blank.

I panicked and thought to re-open the file and see if I could get it back like that. Being a moron, I accidentally hit save instead of open, saving the now-blank page over my file.

I am ready to scream and hurt someone.

Does anyone know of a way to recover a file after something like this?

SpiritWarrior · 01-28-2009, 01:53 AM

There are ways. System restore is the first that comes to mind, although I am not sure if documents are thrown in there. I make a habit of emailing myself word documents that I have on my hard drive, just to have as backups.

Temorary folders should also have some of your saved work in there. At least one draft i'd imagine. Again, I haven't experienced it with Word, so I don't know, but you should indeed be able to recover at least some form of your data. Do nothing for now, research like hell online, but don't be hasty until you know what you're doing. If you can manage it, don't shut down your PC until you have a solution, since alot of temp. folders are deleted on a reboot.

SpiritWarrior · 01-28-2009, 01:57 AM

Also, check your folder where Word saved it, I know mine makes auto backups occasionally, hope you have it enabled.

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 01-28-2009, 05:55 AM

Can you "Edit" "Undo" "Save" or "Record"?

System resort is the only other thing I can think of, but I'm doubtful about it.

Try to remember to keep a flash drive plugged in while you're working on it and to save to that as well.

Arnabas · 01-28-2009, 07:45 AM

I cannot edit or undo or anything like that. From what I know, system restore does not restore files, but I may try that.

I suspect everything is gone.

Bungleau · 01-28-2009, 08:19 AM

Unfortunately, I think you're toast...

You might look in the folder where the file was saved to see if there are any dregs left behind, but I'm not hopeful.

dplax · 01-28-2009, 09:02 AM

Which version of Word was this with?

ElfBane · 01-28-2009, 09:15 AM

Go here,,http://www.recuva.com/

It's free, it might help. It basically recovers deleted files.

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 01-28-2009, 10:23 AM

..at least you still have those bouncy Anime boobs!

Felix The Assassin · 01-28-2009, 09:43 PM

1. Do not power down.
2. Do not exit Word.
3. Open file, press "Ctrl" and "Z" simultaneously.

1. Left click the "start", mouse over to recent documents.
2. If it's there, attempt to open it.

1. Open Word.
2. Left most pane, scroll it down, look under recent projects.
3. Attempt to open.

Last hope,
Open file, "edit" click 'compare document". (This may be OO only, as I don't have Word on this rig).

The problem with 'temp' is if you have exited the program, it will usually dump the data to recover the space back.

Stuff happens, and no matter how computer savvy we might be, always remember, the guy who dropped out of college founded the conglomerate that created the monster known as MS. MS-Word is an underling!
To save files from myself, I have a working file, and a saved file on a transport device. There is no doubt my stolid capability is greater than most, so if I can train me, you can train you. EVERY 15 minutes of work, save original, EVERY 30 minutes, save the back up. NEVER, use the backup, unless of course, you need to. Once the back up is loaded. Close it. NEVER allow the backup to become the primary!

01-28-2009, 01:39 AM	#1
Arnabas Baaz Draconian Join Date: October 11, 2001 Location: Montreal,Quebec,Canada Age: 53 Posts: 721	Can anyone help, please? Word problem I need help and am hoping someone here can provide it. I was working on a story using Word. I'd been writing for WEEKS. Tonight I wanted to add a bit before sleeping. As I was writing, everything just suddenly... vanished. The page went blank. I panicked and thought to re-open the file and see if I could get it back like that. Being a moron, I accidentally hit save instead of open, saving the now-blank page over my file. I am ready to scream and hurt someone. Does anyone know of a way to recover a file after something like this? __________________ Est Sularis oth Mithas

01-28-2009, 01:53 AM	#2
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	Re: Can anyone help, please? Word problem There are ways. System restore is the first that comes to mind, although I am not sure if documents are thrown in there. I make a habit of emailing myself word documents that I have on my hard drive, just to have as backups. Temorary folders should also have some of your saved work in there. At least one draft i'd imagine. Again, I haven't experienced it with Word, so I don't know, but you should indeed be able to recover at least some form of your data. Do nothing for now, research like hell online, but don't be hasty until you know what you're doing. If you can manage it, don't shut down your PC until you have a solution, since alot of temp. folders are deleted on a reboot. __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

01-28-2009, 01:57 AM	#3
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	Re: Can anyone help, please? Word problem Also, check your folder where Word saved it, I know mine makes auto backups occasionally, hope you have it enabled. __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

01-28-2009, 05:55 AM	#4
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 58 Posts: 5,634	Re: Can anyone help, please? Word problem Can you "Edit" "Undo" "Save" or "Record"? System resort is the only other thing I can think of, but I'm doubtful about it. Try to remember to keep a flash drive plugged in while you're working on it and to save to that as well. __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

01-28-2009, 07:45 AM	#5
Arnabas Baaz Draconian Join Date: October 11, 2001 Location: Montreal,Quebec,Canada Age: 53 Posts: 721	Re: Can anyone help, please? Word problem I cannot edit or undo or anything like that. From what I know, system restore does not restore files, but I may try that. I suspect everything is gone. __________________ Est Sularis oth Mithas

01-28-2009, 08:19 AM	#6
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Re: Can anyone help, please? Word problem Unfortunately, I think you're toast... You might look in the folder where the file was saved to see if there are any dregs left behind, but I'm not hopeful. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

01-28-2009, 09:02 AM	#7
dplax Jack Burton Join Date: July 19, 2003 Location: an expat living in France Age: 38 Posts: 5,577	Re: Can anyone help, please? Word problem Which version of Word was this with? __________________

01-28-2009, 09:15 AM	#8
ElfBane Mephistopheles Join Date: March 21, 2004 Location: Cape Canaveral, FL Age: 69 Posts: 1,443	Re: Can anyone help, please? Word problem Go here,,http://www.recuva.com/ It's free, it might help. It basically recovers deleted files. __________________ They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790), Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759. Iraq and Afghan fatalities: 6,855 and counting. Silence IS consent.

01-28-2009, 10:23 AM	#9
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 58 Posts: 5,634	Re: Can anyone help, please? Word problem ..at least you still have those bouncy Anime boobs! __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

01-28-2009, 09:43 PM	#10
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 61 Posts: 3,608	Re: Can anyone help, please? Word problem 1. Do not power down. 2. Do not exit Word. 3. Open file, press "Ctrl" and "Z" simultaneously. 1. Left click the "start", mouse over to recent documents. 2. If it's there, attempt to open it. 1. Open Word. 2. Left most pane, scroll it down, look under recent projects. 3. Attempt to open. Last hope, Open file, "edit" click 'compare document". (This may be OO only, as I don't have Word on this rig). The problem with 'temp' is if you have exited the program, it will usually dump the data to recover the space back. Stuff happens, and no matter how computer savvy we might be, always remember, the guy who dropped out of college founded the conglomerate that created the monster known as MS. MS-Word is an underling! To save files from myself, I have a working file, and a saved file on a transport device. There is no doubt my stolid capability is greater than most, so if I can train me, you can train you. EVERY 15 minutes of work, save original, EVERY 30 minutes, save the back up. NEVER, use the backup, unless of course, you need to. Once the back up is loaded. Close it. NEVER allow the backup to become the primary! __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Word help	Spelca	General Discussion	6	03-26-2005 08:28 AM
strange word...	Jorath Calar	General Discussion	7	02-22-2005 08:36 PM
I'd just like to get the last word in	wellard	General Discussion	1	05-04-2003 08:14 PM
Everyone -- Get the word out!!!!	Ziroc	Neverwinter Nights 1 & 2 Also SoU & HotU Forum	2	06-23-2002 09:22 AM
Microsoft Word (border problem)	GokuZool	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	1	03-05-2002 02:40 AM