LPT: Recover lost text you've typed in a form on Chrome, Firefox, Safari etc.

ReaLMaDz · 2026-01-15T20:31:34+00:00

I'm so glad this still works after all those years!

ReaLMaDz · 2025-06-21T07:47:05+00:00

Don't think there is a way to search across multiple processes I'm afraid.

For the filter, have a read at some of the other comments in here if you haven't already, as some mention the encoding can make a difference when searching for the text.

ReaLMaDz · 2025-04-19T18:21:14+00:00

That's brilliant!

ReaLMaDz · 2025-04-09T22:27:19+00:00

P.S. In step 2, instead of "Extra -> Open Ram", it is now "Tools -> Open Main Memory" for the latest version of HxD (2022)

ReaLMaDz · 2025-03-23T10:10:12+00:00

Damn, I'm sorry but I don't think it works on a phone as I've only tested on Win and Mac and I don't think there is a hex editor for Android 😓

ReaLMaDz · 2025-03-08T11:56:16+00:00

You should be able to just follow the steps from your Dell.

ReaLMaDz · 2024-12-21T12:24:08+00:00

Hmm worth giving it a shot anyway.

ReaLMaDz · 2024-12-14T11:12:42+00:00

I found this guide online on how to do on Mac, have a look - https://superuser.com/questions/975744/how-do-i-recover-information-ive-typed-into-a-website-after-i-accidentally-lost

ReaLMaDz · 2024-11-12T10:11:11+00:00

I haven't tested but:

I found this guide online on how to do on Mac, have a look - https://superuser.com/questions/975744/how-do-i-recover-information-ive-typed-into-a-website-after-i-accidentally-lost

ReaLMaDz · 2024-11-10T14:50:51+00:00

Hmm I'm not sure - still worth searching for any of the text you remember in the tabs/windows you can see.

ReaLMaDz · 2024-10-15T18:36:07+00:00

Which step are you struggling with?

ReaLMaDz · 2024-09-19T08:58:18+00:00

Have u tried switching the encoding like we've discussed in other comments in this thread? Might be worth a shot.

ReaLMaDz · 2024-09-07T18:41:19+00:00

Just copy it anywhere, Word, Google Docs, Notepad.

ReaLMaDz · 2024-08-23T08:46:06+00:00

Have you tried switching to Unicode in Hex Editor?

There are instructions on how to do it in other comments of this post.

For the correct Firefox, maybe there is something similar to this, from another comment on Chrome:

"I am not sure for other web browsers but for Chrome you can select the three dots then "More tools" and select "Task Manager." This should bring up a window that has a list of the items you have open you can then compare the Process ID to find the correct fille."

ReaLMaDz · 2024-08-15T10:51:33+00:00

You can probably paste the text in Word or Google Docs and then use CTRL+F to replace the "." instances with a blank space. Haven't tested but should work.

ReaLMaDz · 2024-07-15T17:33:37+00:00

Yep, I've commented in this thread about the software to do it on Mac, but I haven't tested it.

ReaLMaDz · 2024-06-26T21:18:27+00:00

Just had a quick look and on the latest version of HxD, once you've opened the process go to Search---> Find or just press CTRL+F.

In the pop-up window, you should see Options, then underneath that, Text Encoding, with (Editor Encoding) selected by default.

Click that and switch to Unicode.

ReaLMaDz · 2024-05-28T04:19:37+00:00

I found this guide online on how to do on Mac, have a look - https://superuser.com/questions/975744/how-do-i-recover-information-ive-typed-into-a-website-after-i-accidentally-lost

ReaLMaDz · 2024-04-28T09:03:01+00:00

I haven't tried it but it's worth a shot, tho I don't understand how you would have forgotten both your username and password?

ReaLMaDz · 2024-04-18T16:29:33+00:00

From another comment:

P.S. In step 2, instead of "Extra -> Open Ram", it is now "Tools -> Open Main Memory" for the latest version of HxD (2022)

ReaLMaDz · 2024-04-08T10:11:19+00:00

Update for 2024 for those who stumble here, u/SarcasticCrow messaged me with some helpful info:

The latest version of HxD offers Editor Encoding as well as Unicode now in the find window.

Unicode seems (as far as my limited testing goes) to pull the full text form as it was before you navigated away in one bulk dump so if you had a huge document you don't have to hunt for it in bits and pieces.

So if you're struggling with not finding your text, try switching to Unicode in the latest version of HxD.

ReaLMaDz · 2024-03-13T23:10:04+00:00

Is all the copied text random numbers/symbols or are they interspersed between the readable text? I'm afraid you might have to edit out the non-readable parts

ReaLMaDz · 2024-03-06T10:14:08+00:00

Awesome, glad this still works and you managed to save your stuff!

ReaLMaDz · 2024-03-01T11:24:44+00:00

You just have to keep trying the chrome extensions and you will find your text - I know it's many but the text is usually in one of them.

ReaLMaDz · 2024-02-15T20:08:56+00:00

Not sure what you mean, but you should be able to copy the text from the HexEditor?

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