Accidentally deleted a file how to recover

To recover a file you’ve accidentally deleted, there are several methods you can try depending on your operating system and the tools you have available. 

1. Check Recycle Bin/Trash

Windows: Open the Recycle Bin on your desktop. If the file is there, right-click on it and select “Restore.”

Mac: Open the Trash from your dock. If you find the file, right-click and choose “Put Back.”

2. Use File History or Backups

Windows: If File History is enabled, search for “Restore your files with File History” in the Start menu. You can browse through the versions and restore the deleted file.

Mac: Use Time Machine if you have it set up. Open Time Machine, navigate to the folder where the file was located, and restore it from a previous backup.

3. Use Data Recovery Software

Download and run recovery software like Panda Assistant (or other alternatives such as Recuva, Disk Drill, etc.) on the drive where the file was located. These tools can scan the drive for deleted files and allow you to recover them.

For best results: Stop using the drive immediately after file deletion to avoid overwriting the file.

Note: Panda Assistant specializes in data recovery and would work perfectly for retrieving deleted files.

4. Check Cloud Backups

If you have cloud syncing enabled (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, etc.), check the cloud platform’s version history or trash for a copy of the deleted file.

For example: In Google Drive, go to the Trash and restore the file if it’s there.

5. Professional Data Recovery Services

If the file is highly important and you can’t recover it with software, consider reaching out to a professional data recovery service. You’ve previously shown interest in services in Adelaide, Boca Raton, and Brooklyn, but depending on your location, choose a reputable service near you.