Windows 10: words cannot be set to autosave, what is the solution?

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  1. NORDBANEGADE
    nordbanegade Win User

    words cannot be set to autosave, what is the solution?


    Words cannot be set to autosave. When i try i get the message " something is blocking the set up of autosave", i see nothing i firewall blocking ir... what else can it be?

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    nordbanegade, Apr 23, 2025
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  2. GREG CARMACK
    Greg Carmack Win User

    Is there AutoSave in WORD?

    Hello, I'm Greg, here to help you with this.

    Here is how to enable AutoSave in Microsoft Office Word, with and without OneDrive:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/turn...

    https://davescomputertips.com/how-to-set-up-wor...



    Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back, I will have other suggestions if necessary.

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    Greg Carmack, Apr 23, 2025
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  3. ITTIANDRO
    ittiandro Win User
    Word Autosaved files disappear

    I’m on Windows 10. I have a Word .docx file which I use to type drafts for various purposes (posting on Forums, sending e-mails, personal notes, etc). It is not the first time that this file disappears, with a message saying the file to which the shortcut points can no longer be found. I’have never moved this file or deleted it.! By the way, this file shows as AUTOSAVED in the list of Word .docx files when I open Word, but cannot be opened. I guess thhis may have something to do with the AUTOSAVED feature, which is a real nuisance. It already messed me up previously. While does this file disappear? I ran a search without finding it. Thanks
     
    ittiandro, Apr 23, 2025
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  4. CKNOETTG
    cknoettg Win User

    words cannot be set to autosave, what is the solution?

    Autosave not properly working for a Word document on OneDrive

    I want to verify something:
    If you right-click the affected Word file where AutoSave keeps turning off, and select Properties, what does it list as the location of the file?
     
    cknoettg, Apr 23, 2025
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