Windows 10: Recover Unsaved Note Files
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you’ve lost unsaved note files on Windows 10? It can be quite frustrating, especially if those notes were important. But don’t worry, there are several methods you can try to recover those lost files. In this article, I’ll guide you through the process step by step.
Method 1: Check the Recycle Bin
One of the simplest ways to recover unsaved note files is to check the Recycle Bin. If you’ve deleted the files, they might still be there.
1. Open the Recycle Bin by clicking on the icon on your desktop or searching for it in the Start menu.
2. Look for the unsaved note files in the list of deleted items.
3. Right-click on the files and select “Restore” to recover them to their original location.
Method 2: Use File History
Windows 10 has a built-in feature called File History that automatically saves copies of your files. If you’ve enabled this feature, you might be able to recover your unsaved notes from a previous version.
1. Open the File Explorer by clicking on the folder icon on your desktop or searching for it in the Start menu.
2. In the left pane, click on “This PC” and then navigate to the location where your note files were saved.
3. In the top menu, click on “History” to view previous versions of the files.
4. Find the version of the file you want to recover and click on “Restore” to save it to your computer.
Method 3: Use a File Recovery Tool
If the above methods don’t work, you can try using a file recovery tool. There are many free and paid tools available online that can help you recover deleted or unsaved files.
1. Download and install a file recovery tool from a reputable source.
2. Run the tool and select the location where your note files were saved.
3. Scan the selected location for deleted or unsaved files.
4. Once the scan is complete, preview the recovered files and select the ones you want to recover.
5. Choose a location to save the recovered files and click on “Recover” to restore them to your computer.
Method 4: Check for Temporary Files
Temporary files are often created when you work on a document and don’t save it. These files can sometimes be recovered.
1. Open the File Explorer and navigate to the location where your note files were saved.
2. Look for a folder named “Temporary Files” or something similar.
3. Open the folder and search for files with the same name as your unsaved note files.
4. If you find a file, it might be a temporary file that contains your unsaved notes. You can try opening it to see if it contains the information you need.
Method 5: Use the Command Prompt
The Command Prompt is a powerful tool that can be used to recover unsaved note files. However, it requires some technical knowledge.
1. Open the Command Prompt by searching for it in the Start menu.
2. Type the following command and press Enter:
| echo y | fsutil dirty query %SystemDrive% |
3. The command will search for unsaved files on your system drive. If any are found, they will be listed.
4. To recover the files, type the following command and press Enter:
| echo y | fsutil dirty clear %SystemDrive% |
5. The command will clear the unsaved files from your system drive. Be cautious when using this command, as it can delete other files as well.
