Stop OpenOffice Trying to Recover Non-Existing Files at Startup

Stop OpenOffice Trying to Recover Non-Existing Files at Startup

Are you facing issues with OpenOffice trying to recover non-existing files each time you start it up? This problem can have serious consequences, practically making it impossible to use OpenOffice anymore. In this article, we will discuss this issue in detail, covering key concepts and providing solutions to help you get back to using OpenOffice effectively.

The Problem

The problem occurs when OpenOffice keeps trying to recover files that no longer exist on your system. These files may have been accidentally deleted, moved, or renamed. As a result, OpenOffice gets stuck during the startup process, causing inconvenience and wasting valuable time.

Understanding AutoRecovery in OpenOffice

OpenOffice has an AutoRecovery feature that saves a temporary copy of your documents at regular intervals. This feature ensures that you don't lose any important work in case of a program crash or system failure. However, when OpenOffice encounters issues finding the original files, it repeatedly attempts to recover these non-existing files, causing the aforementioned problem.

Solutions to Prevent OpenOffice from Recovering Non-Existing Files

To solve this issue, follow the steps below:

1. Delete the AutoRecovery folder:

   On Windows:

   C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\OpenOffice\4\user\autorecover

   On macOS:

   ~/Library/Application Support/OpenOffice/4/user/autorecover

   On Linux:

   ~/.openoffice/4/user/autorecover

2. Disable the AutoRecovery feature:

   1. Open OpenOffice.

   2. Go to Tools > Options > OpenOffice > Paths.

   3. Find the AutoRecovery entry and click Edit.

   4. Clear the path.

   5. Click OK to save the changes.

OpenOffice repeatedly trying to recover non-existing files can make it difficult or even impossible to use the software. The solution involves deleting the AutoRecovery folder and disabling the AutoRecovery feature. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively resolve this issue and continue using OpenOffice without any inconvenience.

References

• Book:

  OpenOffice.org 3 Developer's Guide

• Article:

  Three ways to speed up OpenOffice.org

• Online Resource:

  OpenOffice.org Documentation