Windows 10: Recovery of changes to a document

Discus and support Recovery of changes to a document in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I made numerous changes to a Word document over a few days. I didn't realize that the file wasn't automatically saving. Can I recover those paragraphs?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Vicki Gardner1, Jun 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM.

  1. Recovery of changes to a document


    I made numerous changes to a Word document over a few days. I didn't realize that the file wasn't automatically saving. Can I recover those paragraphs?

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    Vicki Gardner1, Jun 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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  2. Nick Dich Win User

    Word Document Recovery Not Working

    Hi Marisa,

    We need to ask you the following questions so we can further assist you with your concern:

    • What version of Microsoft Word are you using?
    • Was recovery option working before?
    • Have you done any changes on your document before this issue started to happen?
    • Have you done any updates on your computer prior to this?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    We will be waiting for your response.
     
  3. Downloads folder is the Documents folder

    Hi Chris,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to Restore to Default the folders and document settings and see if it helps.

    Step 1:

    Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

    • Go to Download folder.
    • Right click on the Download Folder and go to Properties.
    • In Properties go to Location tab.
    • In location Tab Click on Restore Default.


    Step 2:

    Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

    • Go to Documents folder.
    • Right click on the Document folder and go to Properties.
    • In Properties go to Location tab.
    • In location Tab Click on Restore Default.
    After performing above steps change the settings as you required and check if it helps.

    Hope these information helps, please get back to us for future support, we’ll be glad to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Prabhavathi Patil, Jun 14, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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  4. yogurt_21 Win User

    Recovery of changes to a document

    Data recovery software

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    click the top spoiler and then look down to recovery.

    All of the suggestions in the old threads were consolidated into that one.
     
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