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Losing important documents in WPS Office can feel like a disaster, but the software includes built-in tools to help recover unsaved or deleted files. Whether you accidentally closed WPS without saving —understanding how to access these recovery features can save valuable time and data. Many users don’t realize that WPS automatically creates temporary backups —making recovery possible even in stressful situations. Acting within minutes can make the difference between loss and recovery before those backups are overwritten.

AutoRecover is the most reliable built-in recovery method . This feature periodically saves temporary copies of your work while you’re editing, even if you haven’t manually saved the file . To use it, open WPS and go to the the File section, select Document Info , and then choose Recovery Options. From there, select the Recover Unsaved Files option . You’ll see a timeline of unsaved versions —allowing you to restore the most recent version. Recovery success drops sharply after 10–15 minutes .

If AutoRecover doesn’t show your file —check the backup folder manually. WPS stores temporary files in a a concealed system path , typically found under the hidden WPS backup subfolder. To access this, show hidden items in File Explorer , then navigate to that path. You’ll see files named with timestamps—open the most recent one in WPS to retrieve your work. The manual folder may contain edits AutoRecover missed —so it’s worth checking even if the initial method fails.

When your system’s backup folder is corrupted —consider third-party recovery tools, but proceed with caution. Data rescue programs might reconstruct lost content, but they’re not foolproof and may contain bundled adware if not from verified vendors . Store recovered documents on a separate partition to avoid overwriting existing data. However, prevention is better than recovery — activate Background Saving in Options , and enable cloud backup through WPS Account.

Regularly backing up critical documents to external drives ensures you’re not at the mercy of software glitches . Consistent backup routines turn disasters into minor setbacks .