How to Recover Deleted Files from Your Computer

Steps

1. Check your recycle bin for the file. If it is still there, simply double click the item and click restore to restore the file to its original location, or drag and drop the file onto your desktop or another folder.
2. If the file has been permanently deleted or your recycle bin emptied, search for and download data recovery program.
3. Use the program to find the file you are looking for and restore it to your computer.

Tips

• The longer that a file has been deleted the less of a chance you have of recovering it, so it is not always possible to recover a deleted file.
• Some data recovery programs are free, while others cost money, so be sure to find one that works best for you.
• Always backup your personal data to an External Hard Drive, CD/DVD or other kind of media in the event of an accident.