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How to recover deleted Word document on Windows PC?
The "Previous Versions" feature in Windows is super handy, For this feature to work, you need to have System Restore turned on or have File History enabled. If you haven't set up these backups beforehand, you won't have any previous versions to restore from.
The list of previous versions is generally only stored for a limited time or number of backups. If your document was deleted a while ago and you didn't happen to have the folder in question open right around that time, chances are you won't find the version you need.
If the above methods don't work, it's time to consider some data recovery software to recover deleted Word document. Here are a couple of reliable options you could look into:
Recuva: It's user-friendly and offers a free version. It can scan your drive and look for deleted files, including those Word documents.
Disk Drill: Another solid choice with a free version and good user reviews. It can help recover various file types with ease.