So, AutoRecover aspect aids in safeguarding a Word file during sudden disaster, only if the file is saved throughout the process as well at end. Still, it is not an alternative for Save option. Also, if I try to open the file I get an error that states, “Microsoft Word cannot open this file because it is an unsupported file type.” What is this ASD file? How can I recover contents of my Word document? Someone kindly help me.”īefore you know about ASD file, have knowledge of AutoRecover feature provided in Microsoft Word program.ĪutoRecover is an inbuilt option provided in Microsoft Office suite, which pull the plug on data loss due to unexpected interruptions like power surge, generation of errors, application halt/crash, abrupt system shut down etc that may prevent you from saving the Word file in a right way.
So, I immediately saved the document, which I was working and then closed the Word application. “On my system, Word application stopped responding all of a sudden.
