There are several methods that can be used to recover deleted files. Two popular options are Recuva and PC Inspector file recovery, both of which are free programs.
Recuva
Recuva is a free and user-friendly tool for file recovery on Windows. It can be used to recover files that have been emptied from the recycle bin.
PC Inspector File Recovery
PC Inspector file recovery is another freeware option for recovering lost files.
Recovering Permanently Deleted Files in Windows 11/10
To recover files that have been permanently deleted in Windows 11/10, follow these steps:
- Go to the desktop and locate the "Recycle Bin" folder.
- Search for the file that was lost in the Recycle Bin folder.
- Right-click on the folder or file and choose "Restore".
- The folder or file will be restored to its original location.
Where Do Deleted Files Go?
When the header of a file is removed or the registry is deleted, the computer can no longer detect it, making it inaccessible. As long as another file or part of another file is saved in the same location on the drive, the file remains on the hard disk.
Recovering Files Deleted from the Windows 10 Recycle Bin
To recover files that have been deleted from the Windows 10 Recycle Bin, you can restore them or restore the previous state of a file or folder. Here’s how:
- Open the Recycle Bin by double-clicking on its icon on the desktop.
- Locate the file or folder you want to restore.
- Right-click on the item and choose "Restore previous versions".
- Select the desired version from the dialog box that appears.
Recovering Shift-Deleted Files in Windows
The key combination SHIFT + DELETE can be used to recover deleted files on Windows PCs. You can use the Delete key to perform the normal delete operation, but the latest method moves the file to the recycle bin, where it can be easily recovered.
Recovering Deleted Files from Android Recycle Bin
DiskDigger is a recommended free app for recovering deleted files on Android. It allows you to recover files such as photos, videos, audio, and other types from the internal memory and memory cards of tablets and smartphones.
Restoring Files from Android Recycle Bin
After restoring deleted files from the recycle bin, they can be found in their original location, the folder from which they were deleted. In the "Origin" column of the Recycle Bin, you can see these files.
Files Not Discarded When Deleted?
Right-click on the Recycle Bin icon and choose "Properties". In the Properties dialog box, you will see in the Settings section for the selected location that you have chosen not to move files to the Recycle Bin.
Finding Deleted Files on Android
To restore files from the recycle bin using the Google File Open service on Android:
- Click on the menu in the top left.
- Find the files you want to delete from the recycle bin.
- Click on "Restore" at the bottom.
- Select "Restore" in the confirmation dialog box.
Where Are Deleted Files on Android?
On Android, you can access the "recycle bin" by opening the "Photos" application on your Android device. In the top left, tap on the "Menu" icon and select the "Recycle Bin" option.