Some of you might find that Microsoft Project wont open corrupted files.

This tool is pretty easy to follow.

Now, lets see how to back up files with it:

Step 1.

choose the file you want to backup

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Step 2.

In theBackuppage, go toSOURCE>Folders and Filesand then it’s possible for you to selectwhat to backup.

Go toDESTINATIONto pick a storage path for the backup.

Schedule Settings

Click onBack Up Nowto start the process right now.

How to Restore the Corrupted MS Project File on Windows 10/11?

Fix 1: Save the Corrupted MS Projected File into XML Format

Step 1.

hit Restore

Open a blank project file and turn off automatic calculation.

Close your Microsoft Project and open it again.

Click onFileand then hitOpen.

Fix There Are No Previous Versions Available & Recover Data

SelectXML Formatfrom the drop-down menu and hit theOpenbutton.

Save this file as a Project (.MPP) file.

By doing so, you’re able to access crucial data without directly opening the corrupted file.

choose an option

To do so:

Step 1.

Open a new Microsoft Project file and then choose the first row.

UntickLink to projectand expand the drop-down menu ofInsertand selectInsert Read-Only.

Expand the schedule to inspect if all the tasks are imported.

Finally, remove the first row and rename the edited file.

Heres how to find out if there is such an available fallback option:

Step 1.

Locate yourMPP fileand right-hit it to chooseProperties.

In thePrevious Versionstab, pick the previous version available and hitRestore.

Launch the previous MPP file version to see if it is intact.

Luckily, Microsoft Office comes with2 types of repair toolsto fix issues with this program.

Heres how to do it:

Step 1.

OpenWindows Settingsand go toApps.

In theApps & featuressection, scroll down to findMicrosoft Office> hit it > selectModify.

Choose the repair method according to your need and hit theRepairbutton to start the process.

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