Failed to open project unable to determine project type

Question

I hope someone has run into this issue. I have a project that I've kept updated for years. Within this project are around 50 map layouts that I keep updated. Today, after closing the project due to some network loss issues we encountered as an agency, I received this message upon attempting to re-open: "Failed to open project unable to determine project type..". I have no idea how to recover my work. Help!

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DustinDuncan · Answer

Did you happen to find a solution?

RayDanser · Answer

Hi Robert. Thank you for the reply.

That is how I attempted to open the project when I received the error. I'm currently contacting my IT department in order to revert my directory to a previous version. Thank you for the idea!

Robert_LeClair · Answer

Another thing to try is in ArcGIS Pro Settings under the Application-General tab, click the radio button for "Show the start page" under the Start ArcGIS Pro item.  Once ArcGIS Pro starts, open the project file (*.aprx).  Does the project load?