Word File Corrupted - Unable To Recover?

Hi, we've got a word file on a USB memory stick which has been corrupted beyond Words ability to recover. The file is about 13Mb, and opens to display a page full of squares! Opening in other programs such as notepad/wordpad/openoffice meets with similar results - blank, # or squares again!Is there any way to retrieve the information in the file? Many thanks.

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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on February 16th, 2016 1:09 PM

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Sorry but unfortunately there's nothing you can do to recover a corrupted file unless you backed it up.

Answer #2: Posted by SydneyWade on February 24th, 2016 11:19 AM

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I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I doubt it. I assume that you can save a utility called SQL Server Recovery Toolbox. It is a powerful tool which I've heard a lot of good reviews. I hope it will help you. For the future, NEVER work on a file stored on a flash drive / USB memory stick. Instead copy the file to the computer to work on it, and when done copy it back. That way there is plenty of space for all the temp files that are needed by Word (and other applications.)

Answer #3: Posted by SydneyWade on February 24th, 2016 11:21 AM

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Here's something to look at:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;87856

https://community.office365.com/en-us/f/172/t/269739

Answer #4: Posted by hzplj9 on February 20th, 2016 3:05 PM

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You could try this link.

http://www.easeus.com/resource/drive/usb-flash-drive.htm

If you search the net for 'free recovery software for usb sticks' there are numerous programs available. However it may still be lost but you can try.