[Answered] How to Find a Saved File on Your Computer?

Scenario 1. How do I access saved files?

Non-tech users might be unclear about where are files saved. If you’re also bothered by this issue, please refer to the following paths to find your saved files on your computer.

Solution 1. Find saved files via the Start menu

Where are all of your documents saved? You can try to find your saved files by clicking the Start menu > Documents.

Solution 2. Find saved files in the My Documents folder

Similarly, you can press “Win + E” to open File Explorer and go to the default storage path C:\Users\UserName\Documents to find saved files in the My Documents folder.

Scenario 2. I saved a file but can’t find it! How to fix it?

Some users might ask questions: I saved a file but can’t find it! So how to fix it? At the moment, please try to show hidden files and folders. However, if Windows 10/11 shows hidden files not working, which suggests your needed files might be in a deletion state.

Solution 1. Show hidden files/folders via File Explorer

Microsoft’s many valuable features are underutilized. Under the guidance of easy steps, try to show hidden files, folders, and drives in Windows File Explorer.

Step 1. Open Windows File Explorer by pressing the “Win + E” buttons.

Step 2. Under the View tab, click the “Options” button.

Step 3. When it comes to Folder Options, click View > Show hidden files, folders, and drives > Apply. Please remember to click “OK” to close the window.

Solution 2. Recover deleted & lost files via document recovery software

For the recently deleted files, it’s easy for you to restore them from the Recycle Bin. However, if you’ve emptied the Recycle Bin after the first deletion, you’ll be asked to restore files from backups in Windows 10/11 or utilize highly-praised data recovery tools.

If you’re unclear about how to find the My Documents folder, not to mention using free Windows features or any backup software to make regular backups. Thus, let’s perform how to recover deleted & lost files using professional data recovery software like  MyRecover.

● Please stop adding new data to your Windows computer after data loss because newly written files could overwrite your deleted & lost files and folders.

★Highlights of MyRecover:   

Powerful features: Recover deleted & lost MS Office files, folders, compressed files, photos, videos, audio, and hundreds of file types from HDD, USB, SD cards, etc.

Easy-to-find: During Quick Scan and Deep Scan, you can search your desired folders by Path, Filename, Date, etc.

Convenient: Retain the original Path, Filename, and Format for the deleted files.   

Excellent compatibility: Support NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, and ReFS file systems.

Download MyRecover on your Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, or Windows Server computer to get your desired files back!

Step 1. After launching MyRecover, hover the mouse over the partition that includes your desired files before permanent deletion. Then click Scan.

Step 2. You can quickly locate your desired files by Name, Path, or Type or wait to view all the deleted & lost files after the scanning process.

Step 3. Go to the Deleted Files/Recycle Bin/Other Missing Files folder and select the files you want to restore. Then click “Recover x files” to start Windows data recovery.

After recovery, you’re supposed to save these recovered files in another path instead of the original location.

Wrapping up

How to find a saved file on your computer? After reading the passage, you may have a clearer understanding.

If you’re unwilling to suffer the second damage, it’s necessary for you to put these data loss prevention measures into practice.

• Please think twice before deletion.
• Don’t empty your Recycle Bin randomly.
• Cultivate a good habit of making backups regularly using Windows features or free backup software for Windows.