How can I recover a corrupted Illustrator file if 'an unknown error has occurred'?

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How can I recover a corrupted Illustrator file if 'an unknown error has occurred'?
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If you suspect a corrupted file, try using the 'Open and Repair' function in Illustrator. Go to `File > Open > Open and Repair...`. This function attempts to recover as much of the file as possible. If that fails, you may need to recreate the file from scratch or try to recover the original file using data recovery software, if possible.