Does Notepad++ backup pre-edited files anywhere?

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Mar 15, 2026104620 views

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If I've accidentally modified a configuration file using Notepad++, saved it, and then closed the file - is there any possibility that Notepad++ may have saved the pre-modified content in a temporary file somewhere? I need to recover the configuration file - any ideas how I can do this?

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Go to: Settings > Preferences > Backup.

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