Recover Deleted/Crashed Notepad++ Documents from Backup

Inspect and fix a crashed Notepad++ by following these solutions:

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Notepad++ crashed and deleted my recent file, help!

"Does anyone know how to recover a lost file deleted by Notepad ++ itself? This morning, while I was editing a text document in Notepad ++, the program suddenly froze on the screen for a while and then crashed. When I restarted it, the file was gone. I tried looking for the lost Notepad ++ file in the Recycle Bin, but it wasn't there. Do you know how to recover a file lost due to a Notepad ++ crash and how to fix the Notepad ++ crashing issue?"

Notepad++ is a powerful and widely-used text editor that enables users to edit files with various file extensions, such as .txt, .asp, .hpp, .css, .php, .xml, .html, and more. However, Notepad++ can sometimes crash, become corrupted, or freeze, potentially deleting your files and causing unsaved work to be lost. This article compiles some useful tips to help you easily recover lost Notepad++ files and fix a crashed Notepad++ program. 1. **Recover Unsaved Files using Notepad++'s Auto-Save Feature:** Notepad++ has an auto-recovery feature that saves your work temporarily in case of a crash. Look for the "Recent Documents" list in the "File" menu, and check if any of the unsaved files are listed there. If found, simply open them to recover your work. 2. **Use Windows' Shadow Copies:** If you're using Windows, you might be able to retrieve previous versions of your file using the Shadow Copy feature. Right-click on the affected file, select "Properties," then click on the "Previous Versions" tab. Choose a version from the list and restore it. 3. **Third-party Recovery Tools:** Various software tools can help recover deleted or lost files, such as Recuva, tools Data Recovery Wizard, or Disk Drill. Download one of these programs, follow the instructions, and scan your system to locate the missing Notepad++ files. 4. **Restore Notepad++ Settings:** Sometimes, issues with Notepad++ arise due to corrupt configuration files. You can try restoring the default settings by deleting the "Config" folder located in the Notepad++ installation directory (usually in C:\Program Files\Notepad++). After deletion, restart Notepad++ to generate a new configuration. 5. **Update or Reinstall Notepad++:** An outdated or corrupted version of Notepad++ could be the cause of the crashes. Visit the official Notepad++ website (https://notepad-plus-plus.org/) to download the latest version and install it. If updating doesn't help, uninstall and reinstall the program to resolve any potential issues. 6. **Check for Conflicting Plugins:** Some plugins may cause instability in Notepad++. Disable all installed plugins by renaming the "plugins" folder in the Notepad++ installation directory. Restart Notepad++ and see if it runs smoothly. If it does, re-enable plugins one by one to identify the problematic plugin, then uninstall or update it. 7. **System Restore:** If none of the above solutions work, consider performing a System Restore to a point before the issue started occurring. This will revert your system settings and installed programs to an earlier state, potentially fixing the problem with Notepad++. Remember to always save your work regularly to minimize the risk of losing data in the future. By following these steps, you should be able to recover your lost Notepad++ files and prevent future crashes.

Fixing a Crashed/Corrupted Notepad++

If the Notepad++ program suddenly crashes or gets stuck on a frozen screen, you can try the following tips to fix a crashed Notepad++ before attempting to recover your file.

1. In Task Manager, stop or end any running Notepad++ processes. 2. Restart Notepad++ and see if it opens properly. 3. If it runs again, you can continue using Notepad++ to edit your files. If it doesn't work, try updating the program. 4. If updating Notepad++ doesn't help, or there are no updates available, your last resort is to reinstall Notepad++.

How to Recover Lost Notepad++ Files from a Backup

As long as you have enabled the periodic backup feature in Notepad++, you stand a chance of recovering lost or corrupted Notepad++ files after a crash.

You can directly locate the backup on your PC by going to C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Notepad++\backup (usually). If you can't find the Notepad++ backup folder, follow this guide to recover lost Notepad++ files from a backup.

Step 1: Locate the backup folder of Notepad++ on your computer.
Open a new Notepad++ file and click on "Settings" then "Preferences."

2. In the "Preferences" window, click on "Backup." Locate the Notepad++ backup folder on your computer under "Backup Path."

Note: Make sure to check the box for "Enable session snapshot and periodic backup" so you don't lose your Notepad++ files again. You can adjust the interval for the "Enable session snapshot and periodic backup," such as every 7 seconds or 5 seconds.

Step 2. Look for the lost file's backup in Notepad++.

1. Copy the Notepad++ backup path and paste it into File Explorer. Press Enter to navigate directly to the exact Notepad++ backup folder.

2. Here you will see all the Notepad backup files. Click on “Modified Date” to select the latest lost Notepad file, right click on it and choose Open with -> Notepad.

Search for the lost Notepad++ files in the backup folder.

Step 3. Save and recover the lost Notepad++ file.

1. Your lost Notepad++ file should appear here. 2. Click "Save As" or "Rename" to save your lost or unsaved Notepad++ file to a secure location.

How to recover deleted/lost Notepad++ backup files or folder?

When Notepad++ accidentally deletes your .txt file, or you lose an unsaved useful Notepad++ file, you can recover from a backup. But if your backup file is not found on the computer (deleted externally), you can easily recover deleted files with professional tools - Data Recovery Wizard.

It can deeply scan the device where Notepad++ program is saved and help you find all lost or deleted files in three simple steps.

1. Run the Notepad++ File Recovery program > 2. Scan and find the lost Notepad++ files > 3. Preview and recover them.