3 Ways to Recover Deleted or Lost Torrent Files

The solutions provided on this page apply to recovering lost torrent files and downloaded data from applications such as BitTorrent, uTorrent, or Torrent.

How do I recover deleted torrent files?

"I downloaded a movie torrent from uTorrent. When it was fully downloaded and still existed on my hard drive, I accidentally hit the 'Remove' button to delete it. The torrent was downloaded via a magnet link, so I don't have the .torrent file. Can I recover the downloaded torrent file and continue downloading? Are there any other options to help me?"

If you've downloaded videos or other documents online through a .torrent file, chances are you've encountered the same problem: you deleted the torrent from your download list, and now you need it back. Whether you want to recover lost torrent files or the actual downloaded files, follow this page for detailed steps on how to do it yourself.

Can I recover deleted torrent downloads?

Can I recover a deleted torrent? Yes. When you delete or remove a torrent from an application, your computer doesn't actually delete or erase the data files that you were downloading.

This only removes the torrent file from the BitTorrent client and marks the files as available. This may recover the torrent, so you can continue downloading.

If you're not very experienced with using a data recovery wizard tool, stay on this page. We want to walk you through the steps of how to recover deleted or lost torrents and also how to recover failed downloads. Hopefully, this will be of help!

Part 1: Recovering Removed or Deleted Torrent Files (3 Methods)

We have gathered an automated Data Recovery Wizard tool and two manual methods to help you easily recover deleted or lost .torrent files. Pick one and follow through to get your lost torrent files back.

# 1. Recover .torrent Files with Torrent File Recovery Software

Applies to: recover deleted .torrent files, and even restore lost downloaded files.

If you accidentally delete the torrent file during the downloading process, what you need is a powerful Torrent file recovery software. Here, tools Data Recovery Wizard with strong data recovery capability and wizard-like interface can effectively help you to recover deleted files, including the lost torrent files.

With the help of this software, you can even restore deleted or lost downloads from your computer. To recover deleted or lost torrent files, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Choose a location and start scanning

Launch the Data Recovery Wizard, and hover the mouse over the partition/drive where the deleted files were stored. Click “Scan” to locate the lost files.

Step 2: Choose the files you want to restore

Once the scan is finished, select the deleted files you want to recover. You can click on the Filter to display only the file types you want. If you remember the name of the file, you can also search for it in the “Search for files or folders” box – this is the fastest way to locate your target file.

Step 3: Preview and recover the deleted files

Preview the recoverable files, select the ones you want to restore and click “Recover” to save them to a new location instead of the disk where you lost the data.

# 2. Two Manual Ways to Search for Lost Torrent Files on Your Local Drive

Most download apps create a folder on your local drive to save files and seeds that you download to your computer. The same is true of BitTorrent clients.

Whether you use BitTorrent, uTorrent, Torrent, or another client, you can search for and recover lost torrent files using one of these two manual methods.

Method 1: Open the Local Torrent Folder and Find the Missing Torrent File

Step 1: Right-click on your BitTorrent program and select “Properties.”

Step 2: Go to the “General” section and find where the app saves your downloaded content and torrent files.

Step 3: Copy the location, and then paste it into the Windows File Explorer.

• For BitTorrent users, the file location is: C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\BitTorrent\. • For uTorrent users, the file location is: C:\Users\Administrator\AppData or C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\uTorrent\.

Step 4. Once you've located the local folder, find the deleted torrent file and double-click it to restore it.

Method 2: Search for and Restore Lost Torrent Files

Step 1: Open the search bar and type in %appdata%, then hit Enter.

Step 2. Type in C:\Users\AppData\Roaming\ and look for the uTorrent or BitTorrent folder.

Step 3. Locate the deleted or missing torrent file in the folder, and double-click it to add it back to your BitTorrent client.

Note: Both of these methods will automatically resume canceled downloads when you double-click on a lost torrent.

Part 2: Resume Lost Torrent Downloads

Perhaps some of you may have the same problem, that is, how to recover lost downloaded files from the local disk. When you delete downloaded files from BT downloaders or the local disk, you have two options:

• 1. Restore from the Recycle Bin.
• 2. Use a file recovery program for assistance.

If you prefer to use a file recovery software, the Data Recovery Wizard tool outlined in detail in Part 1 can help. If you want to recover from Recycle Bin, follow these steps for guidance.

Restore from Torrent Recycle Bin:

In the torrent downloading application > Open the Recycle Bin, select the deleted download > Choose “Restore.”

Recover from PC Recycle Bin:  

Open the Recycle Bin > Locate and right-click on the deleted or lost download file > Select "Restore".

Restored downloads go back to their original location on your computer.

Part 3: Include instructions on how to restore the seed file.

We've also gathered some common issues and suggestions that might help you troubleshoot your torrenting problems. Hopefully, you'll find them useful.

How do I resume a previously downloaded torrent file and continue downloading?

One may wonder how to resume or restart a download using the recovered seed file. Here are two possible methods:

# 1. Open your download manager, and click “Create new download,” “Add torrent,” or a similar option. Navigate to and select your torrent file, then click “Start” or “Download” to resume the download.

# 2. Open your torrent client > Double-click the recovered .torrent file > The client should automatically create a new task to continue downloading from where you left off.

How do I recover a deleted torrent?

If your seeds were deleted, check the following local folder on your computer: C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\torrent folder. If you can't find anything, use a file recovery software like Data Recovery Wizard to scan your disk and retrieve the deleted seeds immediately.

3. How can I recover deleted files?

When you delete a file on your local computer, it's first moved to the Recycle Bin. Check there to see if the deleted file is there. If it is, right-click it and choose “Restore” to put it back.

If you can't find the file in the Recycle Bin, or if your lost file was located on an external storage device, it's best to use a reliable data recovery tool like Data Recovery Wizard. It will scan your device thoroughly and recover the file with just a few simple steps.