Recovering a single .xlsx file lost on a specific day and within a specific time period

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ArturoRamZam
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Recovering a single .xlsx file lost on a specific day and within a specific time period

#1 Post by ArturoRamZam »

Hi

I'm a new user. I need precise instructions on how to recover an .xlsx file I worked on two days ago; it's urgent.

Thank you for your help.
recuperation
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Re: Recovering a single .xlsx file lost on a specific day and within a specific time period

#2 Post by recuperation »

Use PhotoRec. When PhotoRec is ready, open up the folder containing the results. Search for all ZIP-files. Rename them as .XLSX files. Select your candidates by looking at the date information in Windows Explorer. Try to open them by double-clicking them and see what this gives. If this fails, double-click the remaining files.
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