“Hi all, I was trying to transfer few XLSB files from my computer to pen drive as I had to carry them with me. While transferring, suddenly power started fluctuating and system got turned off. When I turned on the computer, I was not able to see ant XLSB files saved on it. I do not have any backup of lost XLSB file. Please help me to recover XLSB files lost after power fluctuations. Thanks in advance…”
XLSB is an Excel binary workbook file. It stores data in binary format rather than in XML format like usual Excel files. They can be read and written in a faster pace helping to maintain huge data in large spreadsheets. While using them, you may come across situations as listed below in which XLSB file will be lost or deleted:
Accidental Deletion: Unintentionally deleting XLSB files containing essential data while removing unwanted files.
Erased during Antivirus Scan: When XLSB files are flagged as severely infected, they may be deleted by the antivirus software.
Formatting: Formatting a partition on your hard drive to erase data or remove viruses can delete XLSB files.
Emptying Recycle Bin: Emptying the Recycle Bin to clear junk data deletes vital documents, including XLSB files.
Your XLSB reports may contain critical business-related data, but don’t worry. Deleted or lost XLSB files from these scenarios can be recovered using a reliable file recovery tool like Yodot File Recovery.
XLSB file recovery software:
Recovering erased files with professional recovery software like Yodot File Recovery software is the best way to restore XLSB files from system hard disk or removable storage drives.
Beyond XLSB files, the tool recognizes various file excel formats like .xls, .xlsx, and .xlsm from all storage devices in a few simple clicks. Download and Try now!
Procedural steps to recover XLSB file:
- Download Yodot File Recovery software and install it on your computer
- Run installed tool and select “Deleted File Recovery” or “Lost File Recovery” option from main screen according to scenario you have come across
- Select drive of computer from which XLSB files are lost and click on “Next”
- Choose XLSB file format from the list on next screen and click on “Next”
- Software scans for XLSB file and displays resulted files in two views namely “Data View” and “File Type View”
- Select XLSB files which you want to save and click on “Next”
- Browse a location where you want to save recovered XLSB files on your computer
Advices:
- Scan for viruses on your storage devices and save XLSB files from getting infected with malware threats
- Use UPS while transferring any important XLSB files and avoid sudden system turn offs due to power outage
