Recovering permanently deleted files on Windows is often possible, contrary to common belief. Users should first confirm files are truly deleted by checking if they are hidden or misplaced. Techniques to locate misplaced files include using the File Explorer search function and sorting results by modification date. Before resorting to recovery tools, users should always check the Recycle Bin, as deleted files might still be there for simple restoration. Several methods exist for effective file recovery, which will be detailed further in the article.
Before we start, we just want to make sure those files are actually permanently deleted. We've seen plenty of cases where files weren't gone at all - they were just hidden.
First, check if the file might be hidden. Open File Explorer, click on the View tab, and make sure Hidden items is ticked. You'd be surprised how often files disappear.
If you spot your file there, just right-click it and select Restore - it will return to its original location.
Yes, it often is possible to restore permanently deleted files on Windows, and we'll show you a couple of different methods to do it.
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