But say, you accidentally delete some notes and are looking for a way to get them back. You can check the Recycle Bin, but there’s a chance it’ll be empty. Fortunately, there’s a way to restore the notes.

What causes my Windows 11 to delete Sticky Notes?

Sticky notes can be lost for a variety of reasons. It’s not just because you deleted them. There may be something wrong with your computer that you’ll need to diagnose quickly.

Your computer is infected with malware – Malware can mess with a computer’s operation. For this, it’s recommended that you get some antivirus software to clean everything. Files on your system are corrupt – As a result of malware, your computer’s files can become corrupted and unusable. You’ll need to run an SFC scan to clear up the corruption. You lost the notes because of a system crash – System crashes can also corrupt files, and if it happens repeatedly, they can cause serious damage. You may have a problem with the RAM. Your notes may be hidden – Double-check if you accidentally hid the notes. Right-click the app in the taskbar and select Show All Notes. They should be there. A faulty Windows update erased them – Microsoft has a series of steps on how to uninstall a Windows update if you got a faulty patch.

How can I restore the Sticky Notes?

There are many ways to recover lost Sticky Notes files from third-party apps to native tools on Windows 11. If the easier solutions don’t work out, try one of the more complex fixes.

Use some data recovery software to recover the notes. Apps like Kernel Data Recovery and Disk Drill are great choices for bringing up lost or deleted files. Double-check your notes list. With Sticky Notes open, right-click the app on the Windows 11 taskbar. Select Notes List. See if your list note is on there. Whenever you delete something from Sticky Notes, the files may be found in the Deleted Items list on Outlook. From there, you can restore the discarded notes to the app. Run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter. You can find the tool in the Troubleshooter sections of the App tab in Windows 11 Settings. Just be sure to give it enough time to finish. Update the Sticky Notes app. New patches can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store or the Windows Update tab in the Settings menu. The latter will update other apps too. And if all else fails, reinstall the Sticky Notes app. Head over to the Apps section of the Windows 11 Settings menu. You can uninstall the app from there and re-download it from the Microsoft Store.

1. Double-check the Sticky Notes file

2. Reset the app

3. Reinstall the app via PowerShell

4. Reset the Microsoft Store cache

5. Prevent notes from being deleted

Turning on this alert will make a window appear before deleting a note warning you about what you’re about to do. It’s an extra step to make you think twice and, hopefully, save you some headaches.

What can I do if Sticky Notes continues not to work properly?

Sticky Notes can be a fickle app. The solutions listed earlier should work to solve any problem with the software, but there may be one or two that persist. SPONSORED For consistent issues, there are a couple of things that you can do. First, disable the Insights feature on Sticky Notes. It’s in the Settings menu above the toggle for deletion warnings. And the other fix is to create a new user account. The profile you’re using may be corrupt or malfunctioning in some way. Making a new one solves this problem altogether. While we have you, be sure to check out our list of the best Sticky Notes alternatives for Windows 11. Many complain the app malfunctions, from not taking down notes to users being unable to sign in. Feel free to comment below if you have other Sticky Notes problems. Also, leave comments below about reviews you’d like to see or information on other native Windows 11 software.

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