An ASD file is a fairly common file format that few people actually know is on their computer. Designed by Microsoft, ASD is a Microsoft Word automated backup file. While Word is open and being used, it will periodically save an ASD file. They are typically never used and the older ASD files are removed.
“On my system, Word application stopped responding all of a sudden. So, I immediately saved the document, which I was working and then closed the Word application. But the file is saved with .asd extension, instead of .doc. 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.”
What is an ASD file? Files that contain the.asd file extension usually store backup copies of a user's Microsoft Word documents. Microsoft Word is a feature-rich word processing application that is a part of the Microsoft Office software suite. ASD file is an Ableton Warp Analysis File. Ableton warp analysis file contains specific information about analyzed audio data such as e.g. Warp marker positions, pitch, etc. Ableton Live is a loop-based software music sequencer and digital audio workstation for OS X and Windows.
What is ASD or .asd file?
Before you know about ASD file, have knowledge of AutoRecover feature provided in Microsoft Word program.
AutoRecover 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. Still, it is not an alternative for Save option. 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.
If Word is terminated/interrupted in middle of process, then the current document will be saved in AutoRecover folder (if it was saved frequently, also at end); only when AutoRecover option is enabled. You can find AutoRecover folder under this path- C:UsersAppDataRoamingMicrosoftWord (Windows 7 and above) and C:UsersApplication DataMicrosoftWord (Windows 7 and below).
And Auto-Recovered file will be named as
- AutoRecovery save of X.asd (X is name of opened file) in Win 7 and below
- ~Wra####.asd (#### is random number given by Windows) in Win 7 and above
So, ASD is your rescued Word file. This file contains replica of currently opened Word document.
How to open ASD file? Why it shows error?
If your Windows file association is all set then it links .asd file with respective program present in your computer to open the file, as soon as you double-click on it. If adequate program is missing then you need to install it.
Sometimes Windows prompts you to pick suitable program to open ASD file from list of available applications on your system, if the file is not associated so far.
If you cannot open the ASD file directly or if you come across errors like unable to open ASD file unsupported file type then try below methods.
Note: Never try to rename your original .asd files. If you want to do, try with its copied file.
1. Open ASD File Manually
- Go to Start, type .asd in search tab and hit Enter key
- From displayed list, select your ASD file and open it
- Select MS Word to launch the file (If asked)
- Choose All Files in file types list
- When file opens, copy its entire content and paste it in a new Word file
- Save the new Word file with .doc/.docx extension
2. Open ASD file in Word 2010
Microsoft Word 2010 is fitted with enhanced features to help users. So, employ it to access your ASD file.
- Avail Microsoft Word 2010 tool
- Launch it and click on Office button
- Use Open option and select your ASD file
- Opt All Files in file types tab
- Copy the ASD file data
- Create a new file and paste it
- Save created file in Word format
Additional Info:
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- Install Yodot DOC Repair and click on Browse button
- Select Word fie that you want to fix and hit Repair key
- Preview the fixed file and Save it
Suggested:
- Take care of your Word application; avoid abrupt closing
- Make a habit of working on copied file, instead of original one
How to open Auto Recover file location to recover the lost word document?
The feature of AutoRecover will automatically save your working document in every specified minute, if you have enabled this feature in your Word. How to quickly access the AutoRecover file location when you need to recover the lost document in Word? This tutorial will introduce two methods to open the AutoRecover file location to recover the lost word document.
Open Auto Recover file location to recover the lost word document in Word Options
This method will guild you to find out the Auto Recover file location from Word Options, and then recover files with the Auto Recover file location easily in Word.
1. Click File > Options to open the Word Options dialog box.
2. In the opening Word Options dialog box, please click Save in left bar, copy the folder path from the Auto Recover file location box, and then close the Word Options. See screenshot:
3. Go ahead to click File > Open >Browse.
4. In the Open dialog box, please (1) press Ctrl + V keys together to paste the AutoRecover file location into the Address box, and press Enter key; (2) select All Files from the drop down list right to the File name box, and then (3) double click to open the specified folder that probably contains recovered file. See screenshot:
5. In the opening AutoRecover file folder, please select the specified ASD file of lost word document, and click the Open button. See screenshot:
Notes:
(1) If the document is new and never been saved, the file name will be something like “AutoRecovery save of Document 1.asd';
(2) If the document was already manually saved, but you lost intervening work between saves, it will have the name of the saved document (e.g, “Autocovery save of Remove indents.asd“).
Open AutoRecover file location to recover the lost word document with Kutools for Word
The method above requires a few steps to open AutoRecover file location to recover the lost word document, but with Kutools for Word, you can open the AutoRecover file location to recover the lost word document easily and quickly.
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2. Now the Recoverylocation is opening. Please double click to open the AutoRecover folder that probably contains lost file, and then in the subfolder double click to open the the specified ASD file of lost word document. See screenshot:
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