Lost code lines when Notepad++ crashed

Question

I was working on a .js file this morning on Notepad++, as usual, when the program just crashed. So I ended it, and re-opened it to see that all my code lines in my .js file,

Answer 1

I've used notepad++ without any backup for years. One day this happen to me, too.

Here is what I've found as possible solutions:

http://buffernow.com/notepad-plus-crash-recover-your-lost-file/ (similar to Indrajit answer) - not much help. I didn't find my file there.

I have recovered my file one week ago as per answer of Hvck

Same problem here. Same answers: https://superuser.com/questions/390204/how-to-restore-a-previous-version-of-file-in-notepad

One lesson learned: Use the backup!

1. use a plugin: http://www.ilovefreesoftware.com/12/windows/two-plugins-auto-save-files-notepad-auto-save-autosave2.html

2. use notepad++ backup http://allinworld99.blogspot.ca/2015/01/notepad-backup-files.html

** UPDATE **

It happened to me again!!! Another way to recover my file: View source on my browser and resave the file to other location. If you are lucky enough to have the file loaded in your browser :) It worked for me for a css file and for a js file.

Comparing the files: what N++ backed-up and the file from browser and files are matching. OMG!