{"id":1622,"date":"2024-05-09T06:24:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T06:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/?p=1622"},"modified":"2024-09-04T05:30:41","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T05:30:41","slug":"recover-unsaved-powerpoint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-unsaved-powerpoint\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Recover Unsaved PowerPoint Presentations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>PowerPoint is a powerful Microsoft tool used for creating presentations for corporate occasions, students, etc. Imagine you are working on a presentation for an important meeting at the office and on D-day, you discover that the presentation is not on your PC. What would you do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As much as the situation might seem annoying, it\u2019s important that you don\u2019t start the work again immediately. There are various proven recovery methods available. In this article, we will be discussing the reasons why your PowerPoint presentations get lost, as well as how to recover unsaved PowerPoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-unsaved-powerpoint\/#How_to_Recover_Deleted_PowerPoint\" title=\"How to Recover Deleted PowerPoint\">How to Recover Deleted PowerPoint<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-unsaved-powerpoint\/#Recover_PPT_Using_Third-Party_Software\" title=\"Recover PPT Using Third-Party Software\">Recover PPT Using Third-Party Software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-unsaved-powerpoint\/#Restore_PowerPoint_File_Through_File_History\" title=\"Restore PowerPoint File Through File History\">Restore PowerPoint File Through File History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-unsaved-powerpoint\/#PowerPoint_Recovery_from_Backup\" title=\"PowerPoint Recovery from Backup\">PowerPoint Recovery from Backup<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-unsaved-powerpoint\/#How_to_Recover_Unsaved_PowerPoint\" title=\"How to Recover Unsaved PowerPoint\">How to Recover Unsaved PowerPoint<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-unsaved-powerpoint\/#Check_Auto-Recovery_for_PowerPoint_Presentation_Recovery\" title=\"Check Auto-Recovery for PowerPoint Presentation Recovery\">Check Auto-Recovery for PowerPoint Presentation Recovery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-unsaved-powerpoint\/#Search_Temporary_Files_to_Restore_PowerPoint_File\" title=\"Search Temporary Files to Restore PowerPoint File\">Search Temporary Files to Restore PowerPoint File<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-unsaved-powerpoint\/#How_to_Recover_Damaged_PowerPoint_Files\" title=\"How to Recover Damaged PowerPoint Files\">How to Recover Damaged PowerPoint Files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-unsaved-powerpoint\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_for_the_Loss_of_PowerPoint_Files\"><\/span>Reasons for the Loss of PowerPoint Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are common causes behind the loss of your PowerPoint files, as well as quick solutions to address them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Causes<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Troubleshooting Measures<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\uddd1\ufe0f Accidental Deletion<\/td><td>You may mistakenly delete the wrong file by pressing Delete. In this case, the file can be recovered from the recycle bin. But when you accidentally press Shift and Delete at the same time, the file is permanently deleted, requiring that you use third-party recovery software like ONERECOVERY to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/recover-files-deleted-from-recycle-bin\/\" title=\"\">restore from Recycle Bin<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udcc2 File Corruption<\/td><td>File Corruption: Improper shutdown of the computer causes file corruption. When your PC abruptly goes off without saving your PowerPoint file, the file becomes corrupted and inaccessible. To prevent this, ensure your PC battery is charged and if you\u2019re in areas where power surges are frequent, get an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f Hardware Failure<\/td><td>Some components of your computer, especially the hard disk, control the functionality of files. When the disk gets faulty, maybe due to wear and tear, or exposure to excessive moisture or heat, you\u2019re at the risk of losing your PowerPoint files. Therefore, ensure your computer components are professionally maintained and do not ignore any irregularity or noise they give.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u26a0\ufe0f Virus or Malware Attacks<\/td><td>Virus and malware damage files and even corrupt file systems, making you unable to find your PPT. Hence, it\u2019s important to install a strong antivirus to combat every infiltration. Ensure that any device you connect to your PC is scrutinized and don\u2019t accept just any offers that pop up on your computer.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Recover_Deleted_PowerPoint\"><\/span>How to Recover Deleted PowerPoint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different ways to recover deleted PowerPoint presentations. In this part, we will cover 3 reliable methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recover_PPT_Using_Third-Party_Software\"><\/span>Recover PPT Using Third-Party Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This method applies to every PPT loss scenario whether accidental or permanent deletion, file corruption, hardware failure, etc. Basically, it involves using third-party software to scan and restore deleted files to their original location. We recommend you use ONERECOVERY because of its simplicity, high success rate, worldwide approval by experts, and usability by both Windows &amp; Mac users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This software works not only for PPT recovery but also to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/recover-unsaved-excel-file-mac\/\" title=\"\">restore unsaved Excel files<\/a>, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/recover-unsaved-word-document-mac\/\" title=\"\">retrieve lost Word documents<\/a>. ONERECOVERY functionalities extend to the recovery of deleted files from different devices, such as USB flash drives, memory cards, internal or external drives, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to recover deleted PowerPoint files using ONERECOVERY:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1. <\/strong>Download and install <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/win-data-recovery\/\" title=\"\">ONERECOVERY<\/a> on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Click the drive (storage) where the PowerPoint files were located before deletion.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/onerecovery-choose-scanning-folder.png\" alt=\"onerecovery choose scanning folder\" class=\"wp-image-1598\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/onerecovery-choose-scanning-folder.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/onerecovery-choose-scanning-folder-300x181.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Immediately, the software commences scanning, displaying all lost PowerPoint files, including deleted, unsaved, corrupted, and overwritten PPTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4. <\/strong>Preview the results and choose the files you want to get back. To complete the process, click <strong>Recover<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/onerecovery-recover-from-scanning-result.png\" alt=\"onerecovery recover from scanning result\" class=\"wp-image-1602\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/onerecovery-recover-from-scanning-result.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/onerecovery-recover-from-scanning-result-300x207.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In addition to ONERECOVERY, there are still more choices for Windows and Mac users to retrieve files. Follow the guidance in this post to get your data back:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-data-recovery wp-block-embed-data-recovery\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"9wxq4GoTWC\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/free-file-recovery-software-windows\/\">6 Best Free File Recovery Software for Windows 10&amp;11<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;6 Best Free File Recovery Software for Windows 10&amp;11&#8221; &#8212; Data Recovery\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/free-file-recovery-software-windows\/embed\/#?secret=aPz7eGT24Z#?secret=9wxq4GoTWC\" data-secret=\"9wxq4GoTWC\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udce5 <strong>Download it and start your free trial now.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bak-pro-all-usa.oss-accelerate.aliyuncs.com\/recovery\/install\/OneRecoveryInstall_2.exe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"91\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-windows-download-button-1.png\" alt=\"onerecovery windows download button\" class=\"wp-image-3027\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restore_PowerPoint_File_Through_File_History\"><\/span>Restore PowerPoint File Through File History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>File History is a recovery tool specifically for Windows users, hence why it\u2019s popularly revered when discussing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/restore-deleted-files-windows\/\" title=\"\">ways to restore deleted files on Windows<\/a>. Typically, it helps to create comprehensive backups of your entire computer or specified files, allowing you to get them back if deleted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f But before you can recover PPT with File History, you need to set it up. To do that, follow this process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1. <\/strong>Connect an external drive to your computer for storing the File History backups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> Go to<strong> Settings<\/strong>, click on &#8220;<strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>&#8220;, then choose the &#8220;<strong>Backup<\/strong>&#8221; option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3. <\/strong>Select the option &#8220;<strong>Add a drive&#8221; <\/strong>and choose the external drive you connected to your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/add-a-drive-in-windows-backup.png\" alt=\"add a drive in windows backup\" class=\"wp-image-1655\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/add-a-drive-in-windows-backup.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/add-a-drive-in-windows-backup-300x202.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4. <\/strong>For further backup specifics, go to backup settings and click on the button &#8220;<strong>More options<\/strong>&#8220;. This will allow you to set the backup frequency, files to backup or not, and the duration to keep saved versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5. <\/strong>Complete the setup by enabling the <strong>Automatically Back Up My Files<\/strong> option. This will allow File History to back up your files automatically based on your customized settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2728 On how to recover PowerPoint presentation through File History after you\u2019ve finished the setup, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1. <\/strong>Connect the drive you used to set up File History to your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Click the Windows Search bar and type <strong>File History<\/strong>. Choose the option &#8220;<strong>Restore your files with File History<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3. <\/strong>Find and open the folder where the deleted PowerPoint presentation was saved. It\u2019s often in the Documents folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4. <\/strong>Select the PowerPoint presentation and click the green icon below for recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/recover-picture-from-file-history.png\" alt=\"recover picture from file history\" class=\"wp-image-642\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/recover-picture-from-file-history.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/recover-picture-from-file-history-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PowerPoint_Recovery_from_Backup\"><\/span>PowerPoint Recovery from Backup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on whether you use a macOS or Windows device if you back up your computer on an external hard drive, you can easily restore PowerPoint files through Time Machine (Mac) or Windows backup (Windows).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcbb For <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/restore-from-time-machine\/\" title=\"\">PowerPoint recovery from Time Machine<\/a>, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Connect the external drive to your Mac computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Open Time Machine at the top-right corner of your screen and click on <strong>Enter Time Machine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/enter-time-machine.png\" alt=\"enter time machine\" class=\"wp-image-1671\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/enter-time-machine.png 650w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/enter-time-machine-300x112.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Go to Backup and check for the PowerPoint files you want to recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4. <\/strong>Select the files and click on the Restore button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Further Reading: <\/strong>&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/recover-data-from-external-hard-drive\/\" title=\"\">How to Recover Data from External Hard Drive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f For PowerPoint presentation recovery through Windows backup, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Connect the external drive to your Windows computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Go to Settings, click on Update &amp; Security, then select Backup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3. <\/strong>Click on Go to Backup and Restore (Windows 7).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/recover-recycle-bin-from-windows-backup.png\" alt=\"recover recycle bin from windows backup\" class=\"wp-image-168\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/recover-recycle-bin-from-windows-backup.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/recover-recycle-bin-from-windows-backup-300x191.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> You will see a list of available backup storage. Select the external drive where your computer is backed up. Check through the drive to find and recover your deleted PPT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Recover_Unsaved_PowerPoint\"><\/span>How to Recover Unsaved PowerPoint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This part discusses how to recover unsaved PowerPoint files. So, in the case that your PPT isn\u2019t deleted, but you forgot to save them, these are the methods to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_Auto-Recovery_for_PowerPoint_Presentation_Recovery\"><\/span>Check Auto-Recovery for PowerPoint Presentation Recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft PowerPoint has a powerful built-in feature, called \u201cAutoRecover.\u201d It allows you to recover the PPT where you left off automatically should any mishap happen. By default, AutoRecover saves a recovery file of your presentation every 10 minutes, meaning that even if your laptop goes off this minute, you can get the last 10 minutes of backup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, these backups are only available for a limited time. Therefore, act fast if you want to restore an unsaved PPT using this feature!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is how to recover unsaved PowerPoint presentations using the AutoRecover function:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Launch PowerPoint and go to the <strong>File<\/strong> at the upper left corner of your screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Click on <strong>Open<\/strong>, then choose the &#8220;<strong>Recent<\/strong>&#8221; option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Go to the bottom of the recent files list and select &#8220;<strong>Recover Unsaved Presentations<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/retrieve-ppt-from-auto-recovery.png\" alt=\"retrieve ppt from auto recovery\" class=\"wp-image-1678\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/retrieve-ppt-from-auto-recovery.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/retrieve-ppt-from-auto-recovery-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4. <\/strong>Browse through the list of presentations available and open the one you want to recover. Then, save it to your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Search_Temporary_Files_to_Restore_PowerPoint_File\"><\/span>Search Temporary Files to Restore PowerPoint File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Computers keep temporary files of operations. This is often called \u201ccache.\u201d Temporary files contain recent activities conducted on the system, including your unsaved PowerPoint presentations. While it might contain an older version of your PowerPoint presentation, it is still better than nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to recover PowerPoint file not saved via temporary files:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1. <\/strong>Navigate to the Windows Start-Up Menu and click Start, then Search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Type the name of the PPT you want to recover and end it with \u201c.tmp\u201d Hit the Enter key on your keyboard to search.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/find-ppt-tem-files.png\" alt=\"find ppt tem files\" class=\"wp-image-1686\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/find-ppt-tem-files.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/find-ppt-tem-files-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3. <\/strong>When you see the file from the displayed results, copy it to the desktop, and rename the extension from \u201c.tmp\u201d to \u201c.ppt\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> You can now open the file to access your data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Recover_Damaged_PowerPoint_Files\"><\/span>How to Recover Damaged PowerPoint Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s worth mentioning that sometimes your PPT might get damaged due to some data loss scenarios, such as file corruption, virus or malware attacks, etc. Hence, after retrieving your unsaved PowerPoint presentation, you would have to resolve the damages. And there\u2019s no other reliable tool to do this than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onerecovery.online\/file-repair\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"\">ONERCEOVERY File Fixer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This damaged PowerPoint file fixer uses cutting-edge AI algorithms that identify the problems within your PPT and carry out a detailed analysis for an accurate recovery process. It allows you to get back the original formatting, visuals, and overall status of your PowerPoint presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/repair-damaged-ppt-onerecovery.png\" alt=\"repair damaged ppt onerecovery\" class=\"wp-image-1689\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/repair-damaged-ppt-onerecovery.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/repair-damaged-ppt-onerecovery-300x209.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps to fix your damaged PowerPoint files:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Download, install, and launch ONERECOVERY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> Go to the Corrupted File Repair tab, click on File Repair, and upload the damaged PowerPoint files you want to repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3. <\/strong>Select Repair for the AI algorithm to begin fixing the damages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> Preview the result and download it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This software is also helpful when you need to repair damaged PDF files, Excel files, as well as other formats of documents. Click on this post to learn more details: &gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-pdf-file\/\" title=\"\">How to Recover PDF Files<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How to get unsaved PPT is not far-fetched. With the methods discussed above, you can seamlessly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery-mac\/\" title=\"recover unsaved PowerPoint presentations on Mac\">recover unsaved PowerPoint presentations on Mac<\/a> and Windows. But to avoid the panic and stress that comes with the thought of losing your data, you must frequently save and back up your PPT. But not to worry, you can always rely on ONERECOVERY \u2013 the best third-party recovery software to retrieve your unsaved or deleted PowerPoint files.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PowerPoint is a powerful Microsoft tool used for creating presentations for corporate occasions, students, etc.&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1624,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1622","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-file-recovery"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1622","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1622"}],"version-history":[{"count":65,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1622\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3033,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1622\/revisions\/3033"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1624"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1622"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1622"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1622"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}