Any other solutions on how to recover the missing normal.dotm?

Like Andrew, I do not know where it went.
For future use, consider regularly running a backup when you make changes.
Backup Normal.dotm template using a macro
I realize that this is "closing the barn door after the horse has gone," using a phrase from my childhood.



When searching for the normal.dotm file, you need to look in hidden and system files as well.