ASCII filter

[hefner777]

I just tried to open a text file created yesterday and it asked for the ASCII filter to use. This never happened before and I cannot find a filter that gives me anything but hash marks. Help!

[acknak]

Welcome to the community forum! Sorry you're having trouble with your file.

Unfortunately, the hash marks indicate that the file content is damaged and unrecoverable. You'll have to go to a backup copy or start over.

Were you by chance working on a thumb drive or other removable media?

[hefner777]

I was working on the hard drive of my laptop. Thanks for the reply; I will not put any more effort trying to recover this file.

[RoryOF]

You may perhaps have closed down the computer too quickly after closing the file. Best to give it a few seconds to housekeep while you tidy your papers away.

Edit: A deleted version may show up if you ruin an Undelete utility, such as Photorec or Recuva; the sooner such a utility is run after file loss, the better chances of recovery.

[hefner777]

I might have shut down the computer too quickly. I will remember to take my time in the future. Retyping letter now. Thanks again for the help

[RoryOF]

It doesn't take long to save and flush the buffers, but can't cope with a File Save followed by an immediate shut off of the power switch or immediate snapping the laptop lid shut,