Yes, its a .doc file

Originally Posted by Sonix-Boom

I've tried to search it but only old, basic versions of the finished piece are coming up. I was saving it on my usb, does that matter or does it save to the computer too?

Word should save it internally.

I cannot find a thing, the only 'Investigating Business' I can find is from years back when I started it. It seems the only file left is that rescue one, but thats all symbols..

The information is there on the rescued page, every page is present.. it can't be as simple as all my work simply turned to question marks

I don't know if this helps, but on its properties its MS-DOS name is RESCUE~1.DOC

As mention ????????????? are just place holders for an unknown font.

Some Googles:

word recovery txt - Google Search

word rescued.txt - Google Search

Perhaps may help:

Word Repair - Download

I think i've solved it, I wasn't able to see hidden files... turned out it was a hidden file in my folder. Im so relieved, thank you so much for the support you've shown me, this is an incredible forum, again thank you so much for your help.

No problem. Glad you found it.

What was the file you found?