How To Undelete Permanently Deleted Files Easily (with Step-by-step Guide)?

Introduction

Accidentally deleting an irreplaceable file happens to the best of us. Windows provide a solution, like the Recycle Bin and File History Backup, to recover the deleted files instantly. But what if an important file is permanently deleted from your computer and you did not set up File History? Fortunately, even permanently deleting a file is not the end of the world. Many safeguards, or to say professional file recovery software, makes it possible to recover permanently deleted files before they are gone for good.

The first method discussed, using data recovery software, requires no prerequisite and we will show you how to recover permanently deleted files on Windows and Mac. The other solution, via Backup and Recycle Bin, lets you retrieve files if you have opted for backup beforehand.

Method 1: Recover Permanently Deleted Files From PC With A Professional Data Recovery Tool

When you delete a file, Windows does not actually erase the file from the hard disk. It simply deletes the path to access the file. In reality, the file still lives on the hard disk until Windows replaces the files (the 0’s and 1’s) with new files. So, data recovery software usually opens up the closed path and retrieves the permanently deleted files.

And while there are hundreds of file recovery software, not all of them work efficiently and guarantee 100% recovery. But one that shines amidst the incompetent bunch is Wondershare Recoverit.

An Overview of Wondershare Recoverit

As indicated, Wondershare Recoverit is the undeniable leader in the file recovery software realm. Equipped with raw data recovery power, it comes with an easy-to-use interface as well. So, even if you are not convenient with computers, you can still use the tool to recover files conveniently.

Recoverit can recover more than 1000 types of file formats and can retrieve them even if it is failing, unreadable, or has lost a partition. Moreover, it supports data recovery in all data loss situations, like drive corruption, virus infection, formatting, deletion, etc. At the same time, it can restore the data from 2000+ storage devices such as HDD, SSD, external hard drives, SD cards, Phones etc.

But the thing that stands out about Wondershare Recoverit is that it lets you know in advance if the file is recoverable or not (without even purchasing the license). And if the initial scan detects the files to be recoverable, Recoverit will recover them.

Key Features:

• Excellent file recovery software with the highest recovery success rate in the market.
• Preview the files/photos/videos before recovering.
• Recoverit can retrieve files from all media, it supports more than 1000 file formats.
• Advanced Video Recovery: Recover Ultra HD, 4K, 8K videos from all popular camera brands.

How to Recover Permanently Deleted Files Using Wondershare Recoverit?

Step 1. After downloading and installing Wondershare Recoverit on your computer, then launch the program.

Step 2. On the main interface, choose the drive from which you want to recover the deleted files.

 Step 2. Click Start to scan the devices/location and it will list all the recoverable files. You can also filter by searching for keywords.

Note: All the files that are recoverable will be sorted depending on the file format automatically (in most cases with original names).

 Step 3. Preview the files.

• You can access the files and preview them to confirm beforehand.
• Click Recover to retrieve the files to the local storage.

 There you go! Three simple steps. And all the recoverable files will be accessible to you. Retain that there are multiple modes of recovery within Recoverit:

• Quick Scan
• Deep Scan
• Sort by File Type
• Scan by File Type

 These modes of recovery ensure quick scan and powerful recovery. For instance, if you just want to retrieve Image content (like JPG, PNG, RAW), simply specify the program will sort files of that particular extension only.

Method 2: Recover Deleted Files from A Recycle Bin Or Backup.

Deleted files eventually sit in the Recycle Bin, so it is a great place to start the recovery process.

This, however, is not the way to recover permanently deleted files on Windows 10. Sometimes users confuse themselves and do not bother to check the Recycle Bin. So, if you haven’t already reviewed it, here are the steps to recover files from Recycle Bin.

Check the Recycle Bin One Last Time

• Open the Recycle Bin.
• Review whether the files are present or not (you can enlarge the icons).
• Check the box assigned to the required file.
• Right-click on it. And from the drop-down menu, choose Restore.

The deleted files get restored to the original folder. For instance, if the files were deleted from “Documents,” you can access the restored files in that folder.

Restore Permanently Deleted Files from An Older Backup

Backup is another reliable way to recover permanently deleted files on Windows 10. However, it requires a prerequisite. That is saying, you must have assigned a folder for backup.

To create a backup on Windows 10:

• Go to Settings (Win+I).
• Choose Update and Security.
• Choose Backup.
• And choose to Add a Drive+.

Choose the desired folder where you want to create future backups.

If you haven’t done this, the below-mentioned steps will not work to recover permanently deleted files.

Here’s how to recover permanently deleted files on Windows 10 via File History:

Step 1. Access File History backups.

• Go to Settings (Win+I).
• Choose Update and Security.
• Choose Backup.
• And choose More Options.
• And choose to Restore files from a current backup.

 Step 2. Select the desired deleted files.

• Within the File History menu, you will see multiple folders with dates.
• Select the desired folder. If you are unsure about the date (when it was added), you can review all the folders individually.
• Choose the desired files or folders.
• And click on the Green button (the restore icon) to recover the permanently deleted files. Ensure that the desired files are checked when you click on the Green button.

 Once you click the Green Button, the files will be restored to their original location.

Quick Summary:

Unfortunately, the native methods on Windows 10, i.e., Recycle Bin and File History, work in rare cases. The first one is the solution when the files are not deleted permanently. At the same time, File History requires you to create a folder for backup (via Update & Security) beforehand.

And the only way to recover permanently deleted files on Windows 10 without any planned backup is through a professional data recovery software, like Recoverit.

There is no better solution out there, given it shows the recoverable files without even asking you to sign up for the membership. So, you can quickly download the tool and review whether the desired files are recoverable or not. If Wondershare Recoverit shows that it can recover the file, fret not! Because it delivers on its promises and makes 100% recovery no matter what.

As mentioned earlier, it can recover files from all media and supports all drives. Plus, it can recover files regardless of the data loss situation.