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How to recover deleted files Oh no! Accidentally deleting an important file can seem like the end of the world. A permanently deleted file is not completely removed immediately, but the space can now be overwritten by the computer. For best deleted file recovery results, stop other programs or processes that can write to disk – this protects the file.
● Check your Recycle Bin or Trash Can Most files end up here if you didn’t choose to permanently delete. Find it on the Desktop, and sort by date to find the most recently dele t ed files. Click ‘Restore this item’ or ‘Restore all items’ to recover deleted files. The Cloud and Dropbox also have a Recycle Bin.
● Recovering deleted files from backups Are you backing up your files? Deleted file recovery from a backup is the easiest option. Open the Start Menu , click Control Panel, then System and Maintenance , then Backup and Restore to recover your files.
● Deleted file recovery from previous versions
If you haven’t manually made a backup, don’t worry! Windows has automatic backup processes in place called ‘ previous versions ’. For Windows, use the Start Menu or Explorer Menu to navigate to the folder containing the permanently deleted files. Right click and choose ‘ Restore previous versions ’ You will get a list of restore points to choose from. Restoring deleted files replaces the current version on your computer, and is not reversible.
● Professional Deleted File Recovery with AVG Go If you prefer to leave it to a professional to recover deleted files, AVG Go offers ‘Total Care’ coverage from only $9.99/month plus one-time set up costs. Unlimited calls means up to 3 devices are protected from data loss and any other issue, and dedicated experts can recover deleted files remotely or walk you through the process over the phone.
For a free consultation, call 1-844-234-6038. Installing file recovery software yourself risks overwriting the files you want to recover, here you can talk to an expert before making a decision.
● Use Free File Recovery Software There are lots of free (and paid) tools available for deleted file recovery. We recommend Recuva for Windows. Programs can scan your hard disk and also removable media such as memory cards for permanently deleted files. Our guide will use examples from Recuva, but most file recovery software works in a similar way. Be warned – installing a deleted file recovery tool has a small chance of overwriting your permanently deleted file. Once installed, you can choose what files to search for and where to search.
Your file recovery software should pull up a list of files you can search through. You simply tick the box and choose which folder or drive to restore deleted files to.
There are lots of options available to recover deleted files, from automatic Windows tools, to professional deleted file recovery, to free recovery software. If you’re not sure which is right for you, call AVG at 1-844-234-6038 for a free consultation on the best option for you.
