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title: "How to recover deleted files on your computer?"  
description: "How to recover deleted files on your computer?"  
author: "SundarLal Sharma"  
published: 2023-11-20  
updated: 2023-11-20  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/108299/how-to-recover-deleted-files-on-your-computer  
category: "technology & healthcare"  
tags: ["technology & healthcare"]  
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# How to recover deleted files on your computer?



## Answers

### Answer by SundarLal Sharma

Recovering [deleted files on your](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/3294/how-to-recover-deleted-files-on-your-computer) computer is possible through various methods, depending on when and how the deletion occurred. Here are steps you can take:

Check the [Recycle Bin](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/102797/how-to-recover-deleted-files-from-the-recycle-bin-on-a-laptop) or Trash: Deleted files on Windows go to the Recycle Bin, while on macOS, they are moved to the Trash. Simply open the respective bin, locate the deleted files, and restore them to their original location.

File History or Time Machine: If you have enabled File History on Windows or Time Machine on macOS, you can restore [previous versions](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/158859/what-are-the-performance-improvements-in-dot-net-core-compared-to-previous-versions) of files. Right-click on the folder containing the deleted file and choose "Restore previous versions" on Windows, or enter Time Machine on macOS to recover files from the backup.

Use File [Recovery Software](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/11716/data-recovery-software): If the files are not in the Recycle Bin or Trash, consider using file recovery software. Programs like Recuva (Windows), Disk Drill (Windows and macOS), or PhotoRec (cross-platform) can scan your [storage device](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/97217/explain-the-difference-between-primary-and-secondary-storage-device) for deleted files and attempt to recover them.

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[Cloud](https://www.mindstick.com/services/cloud-development) Backup: If you use [cloud services](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/34516/cloud-services) like [Google Drive](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12468/google-drive-will-now-take-back-up-of-your-entire-system-to-the-cloud), Dropbox, or OneDrive, check their respective trash or recycle bin features. Deleted files may still be recoverable within these platforms.

It's crucial to act promptly and avoid saving new data to the storage device where files were deleted, as overwriting reduces the chances of successful recovery. Regular backups also serve as a preventive measure against permanent data loss.

Read also: [Machine learning and its applications in improving business processes and decision-making.](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/99900/explain-machine-learning-and-its-applications-in-improving-business-processes-and-decision-making)


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