Lost files can usually be recovered—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 or you’ve given up hope.
Check the Recycle Bin
Windows stores “deleted” files here 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.
Use your backup
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.
Try file recovery software
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 you should avoid using the PC as much as possible.
Hire a professional
In the business world data is critical. Although alternatives exist to recover your precious data, the best choice is to have a Managed Service Provider constantly monitoring your computers 24/7 to prevent loss to begin with. If your data has already been deleted, TSI can help with data recovery, call us today!
