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The tag 'document lost' on WindowsForum.com covers user experiences and troubleshooting for documents that have gone missing or become inaccessible, often due to system events like forced restarts or crashes. A common scenario involves Microsoft Word files that were open during an unexpected Windows restart, leading to the loss of saved copies. Users report trying various recovery methods, including data recovery software, manual search of raw disk data, and CHKDSK repairs, with mixed results. The tag reflects discussions around recovering important files and preventing future loss, particularly in Windows environments.
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    Windows 7 Win7 Auto-restart Trashed my MS Word File

    I had an MS Word 2007 file on my system. I had it opened for a couple days, and during this time, Windows decided to FORCE a restart of my system (beautiful idea to default to this behavior, btw), and while doing so completely lost (how?) my saved copy of the aforementioned file. This file is...
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    • advanced help automatic restart chkdsk data loss data recovery disk document lost encryption file recovery file system hdd replacement lost files microsoft word recovery restart tech support temporary files troubleshooting user data windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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