How to recover deleted files on computer

 Recovering deleted files on a computer depends on how and when the files were deleted, and the operating system you're using. Here's a breakdown by situation and system:

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🔁 Check First: Recycle Bin / Trash

Before doing anything advanced:

🪟 Windows:

1. Open Recycle Bin on the desktop.

2. Look for your deleted files.

3. Right-click the file > Restore.

🍎 Mac:

1. Open Trash from the dock.

2. Right-click the file > Put Back.

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💾 If Files Were Emptied from Bin or Shift-Deleted

🪟 Windows Options:

🔹 1. File History / Previous Versions (if enabled):

• Right-click the folder where the file was located.

• Click Properties > Previous Versions.

• Select a version > Restore.

🔹 2. Data Recovery Software:

You can try tools like:

• Recuva (free, by CCleaner)

• EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard

• Disk Drill

⚠️ Important: Stop writing new data to the drive to avoid overwriting the deleted files.

🔹 3. CMD with Windows File Recovery (Advanced):

• Download “Windows File Recovery” from the Microsoft Store.

• Run it via command prompt:

winfr C: D: /n \Users\YourName\Documents\importantfile.docx

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🍎 Mac Options:

🔹 1. Time Machine (if enabled):

• Open the folder where the file was.

• Click the Time Machine icon > Enter Time Machine.

• Find the file > Restore.

🔹 2. Data Recovery Software:

• Disk Drill for Mac

• PhotoRec/TestDisk (free, more technical)

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🧠 General Tips:

• Act fast: The longer you wait, the higher the risk of the data being overwritten.

• Avoid saving files or installing recovery software on the same drive where the file was deleted.

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If you tell me your operating system and how the file was deleted (e.g. emptied trash, shift-delete, formatted drive), I can give more specific steps!