OpenOffice suite provides various applications like Writer and many more. OpenOffice Writer is open text editor functions same as Microsoft Word software does. The default file format of OpenOffice Write is .odt; OpenOffice Writer provides advanced formatting and all necessary elements to create well-organized ODT documents. Generally, OpenOffice Writer is used by most of people as it is flexible in all platforms. Hence, even loss or deletion of ODT files perhaps arise with almost all OpenOffice Write users. However, this article completely discusses about the data loss issues faced by OpenOffice Write users as well as simple steps that can be carried out to perform ODT file recovery.
Common reasons behind loss or deletion of ODT files:
- Shift deleting essential ODT files by accident or formatting Windows partitions containing ODT files can lead to removal of valuable ODT files
- Improper Cut - Paste operation on multiple OpenOffice Writer files on Windows PC can results in loss of valuable ODT documents
- Unknown third party apps installed in Windows system might cause loss of ODT files without your knowledge
- Due to abrupt system shutdown during the transfer process of ODT documents from Windows computer to other devices may tends to loss of important ODT files
- Logical errors, virus attack, file system corruption and other related aspects might also contributes to loss of ODT file on Windows system
These unforeseen or unplanned instances may lead to permanent loss or deletion of ODT documents from Windows computer. In order to compensate this kind of data loss issues, one can use relevant file recovery software like Yodot File Recovery to restore ODT files.
ODT file recovery tool:
Yodot File Recovery application offers simple process in order to recover ODT files on Windows system irrespective of file deletion or loss scenarios. This program can thoroughly scan Windows hard drive for ODT files based on file format, file name, file size and data of creations; thereby restore missing or removed ODT files efficiently. Along with OpenOffice Write ODT files, you can even retrieve SDF files, CPP files, Word documents, PPT presentations, excel spreadsheets, other OpenOffice files (ODS, ODP, ODB, ODG and ODF), PDF files, media files and many more files on Windows computer. You can also efficiently bring back erased or lost files of various formats including ODT files from pen drives, memory cards, portable hard drives, iPods, etc. storage devices. One can easily restore ODT files from FAT16, FAT32, ExFAT, NTFS and NTFS5 partitions on laptop or desktop running with Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows 2008 and Windows Vista operating systems.
Steps to recover ODT files on Windows system:
- Download Recover erased files application and install it to Windows system
- Run installed software and follow on-screen directives
- From first screen you will find two options “Deleted Files Recovery” or “Lost File Recovery”
- Select any of the options based on scenario you have come across with ODT files
- Then this tool scans and displays all the logical partitions related to that Windows computer
- Later select Windows partition from where you want to get back ODT documents and click “Next” button
- Subsequently, this program thoroughly scans that chosen partition and shows removed or missing ODT files from it
- Select required ODT files which you want to get back and save them to different location on Windows PC
Basic Tips:
- Don’t store new files on PC after ODT file loss or deletion in order to avoid data overwriting
- It is advised to backup vital OpenOffice Writer ODT documents in secure storage devices
- Maintain quality anti-virus software on Windows system to remove harmful viruses
