Restore Deleted/Crashed Notepad ++ Files from Backup
Check and follow fixes to restore crashed Notepad++:
| Workable Solutions | Step-by-step Troubleshooting |
|---|---|
| Fix 1. Fix Crashed Notepad ++ | End task of running Notepad ++ > Restart Notepad ++ > Update or Re-install Notepad++...Full steps |
| Fix 2. Restore from Backup | Open a new Notepad ++ file > "Settings" > "Preference" > "Backup" > Find the Notepad++ backup path...Full steps |
| Fix 3. Recover Lost Notepad ++ | Run Qiling file recovery software > Scan Notepad ++ drive > Restore lost file...Full steps |
Notepad ++ crashed and deleted a recent file, help!
"Does anyone know how to restore lost Notepad ++ files deleted by the program itself? This morning, When I was editing a text document in Notepad ++, the Notepad ++ suddenly freeze the screen for a while, and then it crashed. When I restarted it, the file was deleted. I tried to find the lost Notepad ++ file in the Recycle Bin, but nothing was found. Do you know how to restore file lost due to Notepad ++ crash and how to fix Notepad ++ crash issue?"
Notepad ++, a powerful text editor, allows users to edit files with various extensions, but it may crash, become corrupted, or freeze, potentially leading to lost unsaved files. To recover lost Notepad ++ files and resolve the crashed program, the following tips can be helpful.
Fix Crashed/Corrupted Notepad ++
If Notepad ++ suddenly crashes or freezes, try restarting the program, closing unnecessary programs, checking for updates, resetting Notepad ++ settings, and scanning for malware. If the issue persists, consider reinstalling Notepad ++.
- 1. Stop or end the task of running Notepad ++ in Task Manager.
- 2. If Notepad ++ won't open, try restarting it to see if it can boot up normally. This can sometimes resolve any issues that may be preventing it from launching.
- 3. If the Notepad++ program works again after restarting, you can continue using it to edit your files. If it doesn't work, try updating the program to the latest version to see if that resolves the issue.
- 4. If updating Notepad++ doesn't work or there's no new version to update to, the last resort is to reinstall Notepad++.
- Tip
- If you're reinstalling Notepad ++, make sure to copy the Notepad backup folder beforehand to preserve unsaved files. This folder, located at C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Notepad++\backup, contains backups of your work.
How to Restore Lost Notepad ++ Files from Backups
Notepad++ has a feature called period backup that allows you to recover lost or corrupted files after a program crash, as long as it was enabled.
Navigate to C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Notepad++\backup to find the backups of your Notepad ++ files, or follow the provided guidelines to restore lost files from backups.
Step 1. Find Notepad ++ backup location on PC.
1. Open a new Notepad ++ file, click on "Settings" > "Preference".
2. To back up Notepad ++, click the "Backup" button on the Preference window, which will allow you to locate the backup path on your PC, specifically in the "Backup path" section.
Note: To prevent Notepad ++ files from being lost, check the current session for the next launch and adjust the intervals of "Enable session snapshot and periodic backup" to a suitable time, such as every 7 or 5 seconds.
Step 2. Find Notepad ++ backups for lost files.
1. Copy the backup path of your Notepad and paste it into your Windows Explorer, press Enter to find the exact backup folder of your Notepad ++.
2. You can view all Notepad backups in the File Explorer, select the most recent one by clicking "Date modified", and then right-click on it to open it with Notepad.
Step 3. Save and restore lost Notepad ++ files.
1. You can recover lost Notepad ++ files by scanning the registry for any recent changes, checking the Recycle Bin, and looking for temporary files in the %AppData% and %Temp% directories. If the files are still not found, you can use a third-party data recovery software to scan your computer for deleted files.
2. To recover lost or unsaved Notepad++ files, click "Save As" or "Rename" to save the file to a secure location. This will help prevent data loss.
How to Recover Deleted/Lost Notepad ++ Backup Files or Folder
If you accidentally delete your .txt files in Notepad ++ or lose them without saving, you can restore them from backups. However, if the backup files are also deleted, you can use professional hard drive recovery software like Deep Data Recovery Edition to recover the deleted files without much effort.
The program allows you to scan the device deeply where Notepad ++ is saved, and find all lost or deleted files within three simple steps.
1. The process of recovering lost Notepad ++ files involves running a file recovery program, scanning to find the lost files, previewing them to ensure they are the correct ones, and then restoring them.
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