Thanks alot - that got me the Temp list - but I can't identify the attachment
in the list.
Where else might it be or would it be one of the trillions with a codifiied
name ie HD something?
i've re-done the lost work now but on the other hand I'm determined to
extend my competence - even a bit!
Rosy

"Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:

> Rosy
>
> The Temp folder should be here:
>
> C:\Users\your username\AppData\Local\Temp.
>
> The AppDat is normally a hidden folder, so you may need to select
> Organize/Folder and Search Options/View Tab. Select the "Show hidden files
> and folders" option.
>
> Let us know if you need more help.
>
> --
>
> Ronnie Vernon
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Shell/User
>
>
> "Rosy Colours" <Rosy Colours@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:0ABCE881-A75B-47FA-A750-FCDA4A0CDE4D@microsoft.com...
> > hiya - I realise I was saving work on a downloaded attachement without
> > doing
> > 'save as' Now I can't find it - I don't believe it's completely gone - I
> > saw
> > a folder/AppData/Local/Temp string - might it be there and anyway I can't
> > relocate that string!
> > please help
> > thanks alot
> > Rosy
>