{"id":118641,"date":"2024-10-25T12:18:20","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T17:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geeksonsite.com\/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&#038;p=118641"},"modified":"2024-10-25T12:18:20","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T17:18:20","slug":"how-to-recover-deleted-files","status":"publish","type":"epkb_post_type_1","link":"https:\/\/geeksonsite.com\/knowledge-base\/computer-mobile\/data-recovery-system-backup\/how-to-recover-deleted-files\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO RECOVER DELETED FILES?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Accidentally deleting important files can cause panic and stress at the idea of them being gone forever. Fortunately, if the lost files are discovered soon enough, they can usually be restored.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Restore Deleted Files from the Trash<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have only moved files to the Trash bin, you can restore them with little effort. Just right click on the folder or file within the Trash and hit \u201crestore\u201d or click the file and drag it to the Desktop. You can then easily move it to wherever you need it to be. If you have emptied your recycling bin, you still have options.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stop Using Your Computer Immediately<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As soon as you determine that you have deleted or modified a file, stop using your computer. When you delete a file, the data is temporarily hidden from the directory even after you empty your Recycling Bin. Depending on the computer you use (Windows or Mac) a built in restore feature or one from a third-party could restore your hard drive to a previous version.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Restore from an External Hard Drive or Cloud Service<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you set up a backup system, your deleted files are probably preserved within that system. Accessing your backup files varies based on the type of system you use, but most are easy to navigate. If your system is Cloud-based, you can log into the platform that stores your files and restore to a previous backup.<\/p>\n<p>An external machine will more than likely be accessible by searching your computer for \u201cbackup\u201d or the device&#8217;s name.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hire Professionals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Professional tech service providers, such as Geeks on Site, can handle recovering missing files for you. Additionally, professional tech support can get you set up with a\u00a0backup system that will ensure that you do not ever accidentally delete folders or files again in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Still having trouble recovering deleted files? We can help! Give Geeks on Site a call\u00a0at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:1-888-799-4335\">1-888-799-4335<\/a>\u00a0and we\u2019ll walk you through the process of recovering your files, anytime 24\/7.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-67908a030cb0a\" data-id=\"67908a030cb0a\" data-height=\"75\" data-height-mobile=\"75\" data-height-tab=\"75\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><div class=\" ubtn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-center ubtn-normal \" href=\"\/knowledge-base\/\" title=\"Knowledge Base\" ><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-6183\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-normal ubtn-no-hover-bg  none  ubtn-center   tooltip-67908a030cb28\"  data-hover=\"#ffffff\" data-border-color=\"\" data-bg=\"#333f48\" data-hover-bg=\"#a44ffc\" data-border-hover=\"\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-6183'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:24px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:bold;border-radius:5px;border-width:1px;border-color:;border-style:solid;background: #333f48;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:#a44ffc\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text \" >BACK TO KNOWLEDGE BASE<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><!-- Row Backgrounds --><div class=\"upb_color\" data-bg-override=\"0\" data-bg-color=\"#f4f8fc\" data-fadeout=\"\" data-fadeout-percentage=\"30\" data-parallax-content=\"\" data-parallax-content-sense=\"30\" data-row-effect-mobile-disable=\"true\" data-img-parallax-mobile-disable=\"true\" data-rtl=\"false\"  data-custom-vc-row=\"\"  data-vc=\"8.1\"  data-is_old_vc=\"\"  data-theme-support=\"\"   data-overlay=\"false\" data-overlay-color=\"\" data-overlay-pattern=\"\" data-overlay-pattern-opacity=\"\" data-overlay-pattern-size=\"\"    ><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Accidentally deleting important files can cause panic and stress at the idea of them being gone forever. 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