Good day everyone!
In the current note, I would like to touch upon such a program as Microsoft Project (which is rightfully considered the leader among the tools created for project management).
If someone does not know, then thanks to this product, you can easily plan, analyze, track the progress of various works. Best of all, it's all done in one application! 👌
For those who run a business, this is generally just a lifesaver, which allows you to save a lot of time and be always aware of what is happening.
That is why it is scary to imagine what would happen if, suddenly, a project that was stored in a file with the extension .mpp... The loss of tables, graphs, estimates can be a real disaster. Is it possible to get off with a "slight fright" in such a situation?
Let's try it! 👌 But first things first ...
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Microsoft Project and project recovery
And because of what in general it can happen that the project file becomes "broken"
About what, about what, but Microsoft has carefully taken care of the safety of data. Each product has a built-in mechanism with which you can recover many "broken" files.
but there is also not very pleasant news: the program is poorly protected from emergency situations. There are no exceptions even for the newest versions.
For what reasons can project files "break"? If we are not talking about accidental deletion or the factor of "crooked hands", then regardless of whether we are talking about a Microsoft Project or Excel file, the file can be killed by problems with the hardware (for example, if the HDD began to "crumble") or an unauthorized power outage ...
The power can now be turned off ...
👉 To help!
How to recover deleted files (after emptying the recycle bin or formatting the disk)
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Because of power surges, the RAM starts to "knock out" and one can only guess what percentage of the data can be recovered. The results are unpredictable ...
Quite a common situation when a computer with open documents goes into sleep mode, but exits incorrectly.
Unpleasant surprises can also be presented by third-party applications, for example, antiviruses, databases or software that works specifically with Microsoft Project ...
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What to do if the document won't open
STEP 1
So, what to do if a ready-made document "made in Microsoft" has decided not to open?
The scheme of actions is simple. Need to:
- start Microsoft Project;
- then go to the menu "File / Open" ;
- find the "problem" file;
- click on the drop-down menu (reference point is the Open button) and select the item "Open and Repair" … (unless, of course, such an item is in your software version *)
Microsoft Project - Open And Repair
Note: this option is not available in all versions of Microsoft software! In general, Project was not originally intended for general use. This product, according to the developers, should have been used only by successful managers with good profits.
It was assumed that in the event of problems, businessmen would not figure it out themselves, but would turn to qualified specialists ...
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STEP 2
Next, I would recommend using the solution fromRecovery Toolbox for Project.
The project is designed specifically for Microsoft Project recovery (//project.recoverytoolbox.com/ru/). Both long-term and one-time support is possible. For those who want to get the opportunity to use the software unlimitedly, a desktop solution is offered (costs $ 27).
Recovery Toolbox for Project - screenshot of the program window
there is and an online service (//project.recoverytoolbox.com/online/ru/).
Selecting a file and entering a mail address (Screenshot from Recovery Toolbox site)
Its functionality is almost identical, but with one big advantage. The online service is compatible with any device, suitable for both Windows, Android and macOS, iOS. To use his services, you need:
- open a broken file (nuance: if a password was previously used to open it, the operation will be unsuccessful);
- specify a working e-mail;
- enter captcha;
- get the result.
Price question - $ 10. It's inexpensive, especially when you consider that there is a whole project at stake.In addition, you won't have to pay for a pig in a poke: before than transfer money, you see detailed preview of all those "Tasks / Tasks" that the service was able to revive.
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A plus There is one fundamental point in the work of a professional online data recovery service (usually, the owners of confidential data pay attention to it).
How secure is it to upload data to an unknown external service? Will they be deleted or pop up at the most inopportune moment? Free services will never subscribe to an NDA, and therefore, you will not receive any guarantees.
In the case of Recovery Toolbox for Project, you, at least, can receive documentary evidence that your data will never fall into third hands. After 30 days, the file is deleted from the server altogether.
Recovery Toolbox for Project is practically an ideal Microsoft Project file data recovery software. Losses, if any, are minimal. The service has a drawback: often it is not possible to recover names "Tasks / Tasks" , but this does not affect the performance of the project.
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STEP 3: is it possible to save (or another way)
Saving is a good thing, but not in the case of projects from Microsoft Project. Dealing with a "broken" file on your own is not easy! ..
In a nutshell, for those who want to try: you can try to find hidden files * .tmp... If you rename them, and then change the extension to .mpp, then, quite possibly, after reopening - the document will work.
Saved and became an oligarch - a caricature of Yevgeny Kran
Failed?
Check if is active Shadow copy (Windows saves changes to a number of documents and allows you to open older versions of them). If you are lucky, you will see a file in front of you as a result until the moment of "breakage".
For this right click on the file you want, go to it "Properties" , find the tab "Previous Versions" ... Sometimes, after such manipulations, something can be saved ... 👇
Previous Versions (docs from Microsoft)
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PS
In articles of this kind - I usually always recommend setting up automatic 👉 creation of a backup of documents to the cloud. Fortunately, this is done quickly and helps to save a lot of nerve cells and time (if something goes wrong ...).
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Additions on the topic - welcome ...
Well, I have everything for today.
All the most ...!
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