Restore deleted Windows 10 files
Restoring deleted files in Windows 10 can be quite simple if you act quickly and correctly. Here are some ways that can help you recover lost data:
1. Check the Recycle Bin: If you accidentally deleted files or folders, they are usually moved to the Recycle Bin before the final deletion. Open the Recycle Bin on your desktop and check its contents.
2. Use the command “Ctrl + Z”: If only an unwanted file or folder has been deleted (including from other applications), you can use the Ctrl + Z key combination to cancel the last action.
3. Apply a system restore point: Windows creates an automatic backup copy of the system state called a "Checkpoint" every time changes are made to your operating system.
– Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop and select Properties.
- Click the link "Protect this computer", and then go to the "System protection" tab.
– Select the disk on which the files were deleted and click the "Restore system" button. Follow the instructions in the recovery wizard.
4. Use data recovery software: If you can't recover your data using the previous methods, or if enough time has passed since the file was deleted (which increases the chances of it being overwritten), you can try using special data recovery programs. Some of these applications:
– Recuva
- EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard
– Stellar Data Recovery
Please note that the sooner you act on lost data, the greater the chances of successful recovery.