Restoring Lotus Notes Files

Lotus Notes is business collaboration software that includes email, address book, calendaring & scheduling, web server, database, and programming.

It can function as a stand-alone data repository or a front-end application suite for various data repositories, essentially an environment with a collection of databases that may interact.

A Lotus Notes database saves all data in .nsf file format, which includes design elements, text, programming code, and other data. Lotus Notes templates use the .ntf file extension. The latest versions commonly used are Lotus Notes 6 and Lotus Notes 7.

NSF and NTF files from Lotus Notes can become inaccessible due to unexpected issues. A common problem is accidentally deleting the wrong file while clearing out unwanted ones, leading to file loss. Other scenarios for losing Lotus Notes files include:

• Losing files during Lotus Notes reinstallation if no backup is taken.
• Losing files while moving files and folders within the database due to an interrupted process.
• Software conflicts causing NSF or NTF files to disappear from the Lotus Notes database.

When NSF or NTF files are lost or deleted from a computer’s hard drive, avoid saving new files to the drive. Deletion doesn’t permanently remove files until new data overwrites them; it only marks the file’s memory as empty, making it invisible to the operating system. Until new data overwrites this space, deleted or lost files can be recovered.

Software to recover Lotus Notes files:
Using reliable file recovery software, you can retrieve Lotus Notes files from a Windows computer. For a safe and effective way to recover .nsf files, Yodot File Recovery is highly recommended.

This tool uses advanced scanning techniques to recognize and restore various file types, such as .doc, .docx, .xls, .pdf, .png, .rar, .zip, .pptx, .html, .xml, and more. You can recover backup files with the .bkf format from all sorts of storage devices.

The software is compatible with Windows computers running Windows 11, 10, 8. Download now and Try!!

Steps to regain Lotus Notes files:

• Download and install the Yodot File Recovery tool on your Windows computer.
• Launch the product by following the on-screen instructions.
• The main screen shows two options: “Deleted File Recovery” and “Lost File Recovery.”



• Choose the appropriate option based on your file loss scenario.
• Select the logical or physical drive from the list where NSF or NTF files need to be recovered
• The scanning process begins, and recovered files from the drive will be displayed in a list.
• Use the File type view or Data view options to preview the recovered files



• Select a destination location and click the save option to store the restored files.

Frequently Asked Questions

1: Where are Lotus Notes archive files stored?
By default, Lotus Notes archive files (.nsf) are stored at C:\Program Files\IBM\Notes\Data\Archive\archive.nsf on Windows. Location may vary based on the operating system and configuration.

2: Where are Lotus Notes temp files stored?
Lotus Notes temporary files are typically stored in the system's temp directory, such as C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows, but specific locations depend on the OS.

3: How to repair an NSF file?
Use tools like Stellar Phoenix Lotus Notes Recovery or Recovery Toolbox for Lotus Notes to scan and fix corrupt NSF files, or try manual methods like Domino Administrator’s Fixup tool.

4: How do I extract data from Lotus Notes?
Export data using Lotus Notes’ export feature to formats like CSV or use third-party tools like Stellar Converter for NSF to convert NSF files to PST, PDF, or other formats.