Recover Deleted Files on PC
The first place to check on your Windows PC is the Recycle Bin. Deleted files are placed here by default. If your missing file is here, simply highlight it and click Restore. Multiple files can be highlighted for restoration, or simply dragged and dropped to the destination folder of your choice. The Recycle Bin is a great buffer between you and permanent file loss. However, some people prefer to delete files without a prompt or buffer. DIY in 5 recommends that you activate this buffer. If you want to check that it is enabled, you can right-click on the Trash, select Properties and make sure the option "Do not move files to the Trash". Delete files immediately once deleted is NOT selected. When using the trash can, remember that it needs to be emptied from time to time. Of course, you should only do this when you're sure it doesn't contain anything you actually need.
Your next step should be File History Backup, a feature in Windows 8.1, 10, and 11. It saves files to network storage, external SSDs, or hard drives. If Recycle Bin can't help you recover your file, it's worth a try. It's not configured by default, so it's an unlikely solution, but not impossible. Type “Restore my files with File History” into the Windows search bar. Locate the file you want to recover, keeping in mind that there will be multiple versions. Click the version you want, then click Restore, or drag and drop it to your desired location.
Another option is to check your OneDrive files by signing in to onedrive.live.com. You may have configured it to automatically back up files.
Finally, we recommend using Windows File Recovery app if all other methods fail. Regular and Extensive are your options: Regular is best for recovering recently deleted files. If files have been deleted for some time, extended mode is recommended.
Mac File Recovery
Mac users will notice that their process is similar to PC users. The Mac version of the permanent delete buffer is called Recycle Bin. Open your Trash, right-click on the file you want to restore and select Put Back. If you don't see this option, simply drag and drop the file to the desired location.
Next, check your Time Machine. Similar to backing up Windows file history, Time Machine automatically backs up to an external storage device. This can be weekly, daily or even hourly. When the backup is complete, Time Machine will delete the oldest files to make room for new ones. Make sure your backup drive is connected, go to the Apple menu and click System Preferences then Time Machine. When you locate the file, click Restore and it will return to its original location.
If these steps don't work, run file recovery software (which is similar to Windows). This may be called "undelete" or "undelete". Just like Windows File Recovery, this software will locate files whose sectors have not yet been overwritten, whether they are on your hard drive or SSD. You should also check your external SSD to maximize your chances of recovery. If you can locate the file and restore it, you too have dodged a bullet.
It is important to reduce the chances of this happening again. Accidents happen, but with File History Backup and Time Machine, it pays to have at least one scheduled backup of vital files mirrored to an external drive of your choice.
to summarize
In summary, if a file is missing, check the Recycle Bin/Recycle Bin, check the file history, and as a last resort, try to restore them with the software we just described. Leave a comment if this video was useful to you!
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