How to recover deleted computer data
To recover deleted data, you can refer to the following 6 solutions. It is recommended to read all the methods first, and then choose the appropriate method according to your needs.
Method 1. Check the Recycle Bin
When most computer users delete data, they will directly select the file and right-click "Delete" or click "Delete" on the keyboard to delete the file or folder. Generally speaking, this method will not completely delete the data. So when you need to recover accidentally deleted files, you can first look at the Recycle Bin. Here are the steps to recover deleted files from the Recycle Bin:
1. Double-click the "Recycle Bin" on the computer desktop to open the Recycle Bin.
2. Find the deleted file you want to recover in the "Recycle Bin", right-click the file, and then click "Restore".
Method 2. Recover deleted files using Windows File Recovery
You can also use the professional command prompt tool provided by Microsoft - Windows File Recovery, which can also effectively recover deleted computer data. You need to use the tool through Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt, but the tool is very complicated for users who are not familiar with commands. However, some experiments have proved that this method is effective, and you can refer to the following steps to recover data:
Note: This tool only supports Windows 10 2004 and higher systems.
1. Download and install Window File Recovery on your computer from the Microsoft Store, and then open it.
winfr
2. Open Powershell or Command Prompt (Run as Administrator). In the command prompt, enter the following command:
winfr source-drive: destination-drive: [/mode] [/switches]
Enter command
For example, you need to recover data in F: to D:
winfr: F: D: /signature
3. After waiting for the recovery to complete, a folder named "Recovery_(date time)" will be automatically generated at the destination.
Method 3. Recover deleted files using data recovery software
If you think Windows File Recovery is too complicated or you are worried about data loss due to operational errors, you can use AOMEI Recoverit, a software that can recover deleted files, to help you solve the problem.
The software has an intuitive interface, and you can easily restore the files you need regardless of whether you are proficient in using a computer.
Designed for Windows systems, it supports Windows 11/10/8/7 and Windows Server.
Fast recovery and easy operation.
You can restore files to the location when they were lost or deleted.
Supports devices such as HDD/SSD/USB/SD card, and recovery of more than 200 types of files.
Supports NTFS/FAT32/exFAT/ReFS file systems.
1. Download, install and open AOMEI Recoverit.
2. Connect the device where the data was lost to the computer, select the device in the main interface of AOMEI Recoverit, and click "Start Scan".
Start Scan
3. Select the scanning method according to the file system and data loss situation, and use advanced settings if necessary.
Select the scanning method
4. After the scan is completed, select the data you need, then click "Recover x files", and then select the location to save the recovered files.
Recover data
Method 4. Use file history backup to restore deleted files
If you turned on file history before the data was lost, you can use this function to restore the lost files. The detailed steps are as follows:
1. Click "Search" in the lower left corner, enter "Control Panel" and open "Control Panel", then open "File History".
2. Click "Restore personal files" on the left, then select the files and folders to be restored, and then click the "Restore" icon below.
Restore personal files
Method 5. Use the system's built-in function to restore deleted files
"Backup and Restore (Windows 7)" is a data backup tool provided by the Windows system. If you used it to back up before the data was lost, you can now use it to restore files. The detailed operation method is as follows:
1. Click "Search" in the lower left corner, enter "Control Panel" and open "Control Panel", then open "Backup and Restore (Windows 7)".
2. Click "Restore My Files" in the lower right corner, and then click "Select another date" to choose which backup to restore the lost data from.
Restore My Files
3. Select the location where you want to restore the data, then click "Restore" and wait for it to complete.
Method 6. Restore deleted files through previous versions
If you accidentally delete the data you have been using, the "Restore Previous Versions" function that comes with the Windows operating system can help you. The specific steps of this function are as follows:
1. Find the parent folder of the lost file, right-click the folder, and then select "Restore Previous Versions".
2. Select the version of the file to be restored from the version list, then click "Restore" and wait for it to complete.
If all methods cannot solve the problem, please consult a computer expert around you or find a professional organization to handle it.