3 Ways to find back lost files on Windows computer

You still have chance to get back lost files or deleted files on Windows computer(Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP)- if you discover the loss soon enough. But every time you write to the hard drive, you lower the likelihood of a successful recovery. So use that computer as little as possible until the files are recovered. You have some methods to recover lost files from hard disk.

Way 1: Find back lost files from the Recycle Bin

When you deleted a file or folder, Windows system removed "deleted" files to Recycle Bin as a safety measure. You’ll find the icon in the upper-left corner of your screen. if you find the files there, select them, right-click them, and choose Restore the lost files you need.


Way 2: Find back lost files from a backup

If the file has been backed up to floppy disk or other medium it is recommended that the file be restored from that backup if the file cannot be found. If you back up your hard drive—or at least your libraries—on a regular basis, your files are probably preserved there. I don’t know which backup program you use, so I can’t tell you exactly how to search for and recover the files. It’s generally a pretty intuitive process. And if you don’t back up, maybe it’s time to get into the habit. It won’t help you this time, but it could the next.

Way 3: Rescue lost files with Windows File Recovery

Even a file that’s no longer in the Recycle Bin may still exist. Windows doesn’t overwrite the actual ones and zeros until another file needs the drive space. That’s why I told you to avoid using the PC as much as possible.

There are losts of good Windows file recovery programs available. H-Data Lost Files Recovery helps to recover all deleted or lost files back with three-step guide. No matter you shift+delete the files or empty the recycle bin, all lost files can be traced back.

Step1: Download and install H-Data Lost File Recovery Software to your PC / laptop



Step2: Run H-Data Recovery and Select proper recovery modes

Connect the external hard disk to your computer and run the software on Windows OS. (Windows 8.1/8/7/Vista/XP...). Select "USB Disk/Card Recovery".

If partition lost, please seletect "partition damaged/lost".



Step3: Scan deleted files or lost data on formatted crashed not recognized external hard drive 

After you select recovery mode, press "Next" to start scanning for recoverable photos, videos, and music files.

Step4: View deleted files and recover lost hard disk data

After the program finish scanning all files, you can preview the files you wanted. Then mark the files you need. Click the “Recover” button to recover lost files from hard disk.

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