How to Recover Deleted Files from Laptop/PC in Windows 10/8/7

Accidentally deleting files is something we've all done at some point. If you've deleted a file by mistake and later realized that you need it, you can recover deleted files from your Windows 10/8/7 laptop or PC using the helpful tips in this guide.

How to Recover Deleted Files from the Recycle Bin on Windows 10

If you only moved the file to the Trash and haven't emptied it yet, recovering a deleted file is easy. Here's how to recover a deleted file from the Trash on Windows 10:

Step 1: Open the Recycle Bin, find the file you want to restore, right-click on it, and select "Restore".

Step 2. This will restore the deleted file to its original location. After the recovery, you can copy the file to another drive if you wish.

How to recover deleted files using file recovery software

If the deleted file is not in the Recycle Bin or you don't have any previous versions saved, you can use one of the best data recovery software tools – Data Recovery Wizard to restore your deleted files or recover permanently deleted files on your PC or laptop.

Equipped with advanced algorithmic techniques, Data Recovery Software is an easy-to-use tool with an unblemished record of over a decade in data recovery field.

Download the free data recovery software tool and follow an intuitive process to restore deleted files from your Windows 10 laptop or PC.

Step 1. Select the exact location of the file and click on the "Scan" button to proceed.

Select the location to scan for deleted files:

Step 2: After the scan is complete, select the "Deleted Files" and "Other Lost Files" folders on the left. You can then use the "Filter" feature or click the "Search for files or folders" button to look for your deleted files.

Click “Recover” and save the recovered file – preferably in a location different from the original file.

WARNING: Do not save the recovered data to the same partition or disk where you lost it! You can move it there after the recovery, but saving directly to the same drive may overwrite your files. If you only need to recover a few small files, you can use the free version of Data Recovery Wizard. This free data recovery software allows you to recover up to 2 GB of data. You can use it to recover any type of file from a laptop or desktop hard drive.

Restore deleted files using the 'Previous Versions' feature (no software required)

If the deleted file is not in the Recycle Bin, or you need to recover emptied Recycle Bin, but don't want to use third-party software to retrieve your deleted files, you can try to restore an earlier version of the deleted or lost file with the built-in free backup and restore feature in Windows. To recover a deleted file without special software, do this:

In Windows 10/8.1/8:

Step 1: Open the Control Panel.

Step 2: Go to File History > Restore your files.

Step 3. Click the green “Recover” button to restore the deleted files.

In Windows 7:

Step 1: Click on the "Start" button, then choose "My Computer." Locate the position where the file or folder you need to recover was originally saved.

Step 2. Right-click on the folder and select “Restore previous versions” from the context menu.

Right-click the folder and select “Restore previous versions”.

Step 3: You'll see a list of available previous versions of the deleted file or folder with different times and dates. Select the version you want, and click "Restore" to retrieve your deleted file.

For a full guide, see how to recover deleted files from a previous version on Microsoft's website.

How to Restore Files from Backup in Windows 10/8.1/8/7

If you've previously set up "Windows Backup," you can use it to restore deleted files. To restore files from a backup, make sure the media or drive with the backup is available, then do the following:

Step 1: Click the Start button, type Control Panel, and select it.

Step 2. Select Backup and Restore (Windows 7).

Click on Backup and Restore

Step 3: Click on the “Choose another backup to restore files from” option, and select your backup.

Step 4: Click "Next" and follow the instructions to complete the recovery process.

"Deleted File Recovery Conclusion"

After reading this guide, you should know how to recover deleted files on a Windows 10/8/7 computer. When you lose a file, make sure you search for it thoroughly before giving up.

1. Firstly, you can recover files that haven't been permanently deleted from the Recycle Bin. 2. If the first method doesn't work, you can use a data recovery tool to scan your hard drive for files that have been permanently removed in Windows 10. 3. Lastly, check your File History or backups to restore your files. Remember, it's much easier to back up your files before they're lost. You can enable File History/Windows Backup or use an automatic file backup software to proactively protect your files.

Frequently Asked Questions on Recovering Deleted Files

If you also have the following common questions about file recovery after deletion, you can find the answers here.

< strong > How can I recover a permanently deleted file?

You can use Mac Data Recovery software tools to retrieve deleted or permanently erased files. Download the Data Recovery Wizard for Mac for free and run it.

**2. How can I recover permanently deleted files without a backup?**

• Use professional data recovery software like Data Recovery Wizard to restore deleted files without a backup.
• You can also utilize the accessible data recovery tool provided by Microsoft, called Windows File Recovery, to restore deleted files without a backup.
• You can also retrieve permanently deleted files using Command Prompt.

< strong > 3. Can you recover files you've deleted from your computer?

Follow these simple steps to recover deleted files from your PC using a recovery tool:

Step 1: Connect the external hard drive, USB, or SD card to your laptop or desktop. Step 2: Ensure that the device is recognized. Step 3: Launch a data recovery tool and use it to recover deleted files from the external disk.

4. How can I recover deleted files?

1. Step 1. Navigate to the folder where the deleted file was located in the Windows File Explorer.
2. Step 2. Right-click anywhere within the folder, and from the context menu, select the "Undo Move" option.
3. Step 3. This should immediately restore your deleted file. Alternatively, you can press Ctrl + Z right after deleting the file to recover it.