No wonder it is a popular way to take quick notes that you could later delete easily.
I used it for a long time, but I recentlymoved to Google Keep.
Sticky Notes has no archive feature which means clicking on the delete button will directly delete it.
So how to recover a deleted Sticky Notes in Windows 10?
That can be worrying.
Check Outlook
Yup, thats right.
Visit Outlook
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Search for Sticky Notes, right-punch it and select Properties.
Under the Previous Versions tab, you will find older versions of Sticky Notes with dates.
If there is a previous version, select it, and tap on Restore, Apply, and OK.
The Hidden File
your rig doesnt show all files and folders are visible.
Some files are hidden to protect them from getting deleted accidentally mostly the system files.
There is one folder where you could find the contents of your deleted Sticky Notes note.
However, you will have to unhide it first.
Search for Show Hidden Files in Windows search and open it.
Navigate to the below folder:
That is where you will see the StickyNotes.snt file.
Use the search feature (Ctrl+F) to find the content of your deleted notes.
This file will have text from notes that you have accidentally deleted.
So if your note had the word call in it, search for the same.
Thankfully Microsoft fixed that.
On Windows 10 running latest version of Sticky Notes, clicking on the x will only end the note.
Sticky Note will delete a note only when you poke the trash icon.
That will act as a safety net in case you end up clicking the delete button accidentally.
You will notice a file named plum.sqlite which you oughta copy and paste in a secure folder.
I would recommend using a flash drive or your favoritecloud storage service.
To restore, paste the backup file back in the folder where you found it replacing the old file.
I would suggest taking a backup of the old file that you are replacing to prevent losing those notes.
Use Google Keep
Istarted using Google Keepbecause it replaces sticky notes perfectly.
Google designed Keep with the concept of sticky notes in mind.
you’re able to color code notes,make listswith checkboxes, and use labels to group them.
This way, you’ve got the option to always go back to them if need be.
Another benefit of using Keep is that it works on all platforms like Windows, Android, and iOS.
Also, you might open Keep in any net web client.
Stick It, Forget It
The idea of digitizing your Sticky Notes is excellent.
Next up: Are you using Google Keep or want to begin using it?
Here are 16 amazing keyboard shortcuts that will save you time while using it.
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