i have lost my files

[Saf-reen]

Type: Feature Request

I have lost my file even after saving it

VS Code version: Code 1.101.2 (2901c5a, 2025-06-24T20:27:15.391Z)
OS version: Windows_NT x64 10.0.26100
Modes:

[VaibhavRawat27]

Just adding my thoughts here - I'm using the same VS Code version (1.101.2) on Windows 11 x64, and haven't experienced file loss, even after restarts or crashes.

From what I know, VS Code does have a built-in auto-recovery system for unsaved files and dirty buffers, and if the file was actually saved, it should remain on disk unless something external happened.

It's possible the issue might be related to:

• Saving the file in a temporary or restricted directory (e.g., AppData, Program Files)
• Syncing issues with cloud folders (like OneDrive, Dropbox, or Git repos with post-save scripts)
• Confusion between "unsaved" tabs and files that were truly saved to disk
• Accidental overwrites or deletes outside VS Code

Tips to prevent this in the future:

• Enable Auto Save (File > Auto Save) to reduce manual error
• Use the Local History extension as a backup layer
• Always check the file path in the title bar to ensure you're saving where you expect
• Avoid working in protected system folders or temp directories

Hope this helps - and totally agree that even if it’s a user-side issue, a stronger recovery and warning system could make VS Code more foolproof!