Many people reported a problem that their Excel files disappeared after saving even if people saved them repeatedly.

Are you troubled by this problem as well?

If yes, you could read thisMiniToolpost to find the missing Excel files with multiple tools.

show hidden files

Have you ever experienced this situation: the Excel file disappeared from the Desktop when you needed it?

Although you are sure that the Excel file is successfully saved, you cannot find it anywhere.

Dont panic when you find Excel files disappeared after saving.

find Excel files in the Recycle Bin

You have 4 ways to get the missing files back.

Way 1: Show Hidden Files

Sometimes, your files are not actually lost.

They might be hidden due to virus attacks or hidden attributes.

restore files using File History

Step 1: PressWin + Eto open File Explorer.

Step 2: select theViewtab on the top toolbar, then double-select theOptionschoice.

Step 3: Switch to theViewtab.

How to Enable or Disable File History in Windows? Look Here!

Step 4: ClickApplyto save the change.

Afterward, go to see if the missing Excel files appear.

If not, your files might be deleted by mistake or lost due to other reasons.

find the lost Excel files

you’re able to try the following methods to do a missing Excel file recovery.

You must be familiar withRecycle Bin recovery; thus, I will briefly explain it to you.

Step 1: fire up the Recycle Bin.

How To Easily Recover Deleted/Lost Files On PC In Seconds - Guide

Step 2: Select and right-punch the Excel files you need.

ChooseRestorefrom the context menu.

Or, you’re able to directly drag and drop the files to the destination.

Way 3: Recover from Previous Backups

What if Excel files are not in the Recycle Bin?

They are probably permanently deleted.

Step 1: TypeControl Panelinto the Windows search bar and pressEnterto open it.

Step 2: Navigate toSystem and Security>File History, then clickRestore personal fileson the left sidebar.

Step 3: Look through the latest backup list to find the wanted Excel file.

File History is an excellent tool to back up the files on your PC.

How to enable or disable it?

Keep reading to get the detailed steps.

Professionaldata recovery softwarecan help you find the aimed files.

The free edition provides 1GB of free file recovery capacity.

The following content will show you how to get them back from devices in different situations.

But you are highly suggested to develop a backup habit to avoid unexpected data loss.