Completely O/T computer not saving work.

Hi Boo Boo
Did you just save ,or save as .Always save as with a file name either to desk top or some other file in my doc.
Have you checked my recent Documents in Start.
You doc should be there if you save it,just restore it & SAVE AS a file name.
If this does not help I believe you have a problem with you computer.
I hope this helps.

CLC50

I only 'saved' it as it was an existing file i had open.

Basically i am doing nothing different than what i have done for years.

If it is a new file I 'save as' and give it a name. If its a file already named I just 'save the additional info.

I am almost inclined to think the computer is sick, and I do have a virus checker on it.

Just about ready to see if it can fly.

Thanks for the advice.

Regards Bob

You could try a search through Windows explorer
All files are in there except some hidden files

Hi Bob,

The chances are it's there somewhere on your computer. If Windows wasn't able to save the file, it would tell you so. (usually because of a lack of room)

Is it a Word document?
You can set Word to autosave every 10 mins, or any other interval you specify.

The file search function is the best way of finding your file.
You can search on a portion of the file name, or all *.doc extensions (for word files) and the result will display all documents on the system.

Bill.

There is a joke about a newly married couple going home in a horse and buggy and the horse plays up and the husband says thats three times and shoots the horse. The wife says thats not very nice don't ever do that again... the husband says thats once.....my computer might share the same fate.

Regards Bob

Try this
my computer/c:/documents and settings/(your user folder)/recent
Will open up links to all recent documents including those that have done the vanish. Have recovered many a uni assignment after the blue screen of death this way.
If you cant see the 'recent' folder go to tools/folder options/view/ and select 'view hidden files'

Failing that 'if in doubt, print it out' Makes ideal punishment for a grounded teenager typing it all back in. (usually quicker too)

Craig

What program did u write it with. If its Word open it and then go open in the r/hand side It will then show you the documents you have done. It must be there somewhere as It didnt say it hasnt saved it must be. Also look in C/program files/ ??the progam??/ and lookin all the folders in there, some programs do this by default

If you know the date that you saved it do a search a few days before and after that date. You should find it that way if is was saved to your HD. Good luck. Just a tip, with work that has taken a long time to compile and is of significant value, it always pays to save it to another medium. Why not buy yourself a small Flah Drive. !gb is less than $20.00 that way you will always have a backup.

I FOUND IT!...I FOUND IT YOU BLOODY RIPPER.

Found it by doing a search on hard drives.

I remembered a phrase that would not have been in any other document.

Thank you for all your suggestions it was greatly appreciated.

Regards Bob

Out of interest, what type of document, where did u think u saved it and where did you find it???


Pedro