> ## Documentation Index
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# Auto save and recover

PADS4 Designer includes an **automatic saving feature** to protect your work and minimize data loss in case of unexpected shutdowns or power failures.

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## **Auto Save**

* **Automatic Background Saving**:
  * PADS4 Designer automatically saves a **backup copy** of your open presentations **every minute**.
  * These backup copies are stored in a temporary folder:
    ```
    C:\ProgramData\PADS\BackupFiles
    ```

* **Protection Against Data Loss**:
  * If your PC experiences a **power outage or crash**, PADS4 Designer ensures that most of your work is preserved.
  * Only changes made within the **last minute** prior to the incident may be lost.

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## **Recovering Presentations**

* **Automatic Check on Startup**:
  * When you **restart PADS4 Designer**, it automatically checks if **auto-saved backup files** are available.

* **Recovery Options**:
  * If backups are found, PADS4 will prompt you with the question to **recover** them.
    * **Yes**: Recovers and opens the backed-up presentations.
    * **No**: Discards the backup files.
    * **Cancel**: Keeps the backup files and will prompt you again the next time PADS4 Designer is opened.

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## **Summary**

* **Auto Save**: Every minute, background saving to protect your work.
* **Automatic Recovery Prompt**: On startup, option to restore lost work.
* **Storage Location**: Temporary backups stored in `C:\ProgramData\PADS\BackupFiles`.