If you delete a file in Windows and desperately need it back, you're in luck! There are a few ways to recover lost files. Here's how to do it.

If one tool doesn’t work, you can try another. One tool you may not be aware of is the free Windows File Recovery app from Microsoft that can help recover lost data.

Also: How to reset Windows 11 without losing your apps, files, and settings Microsoft offers its command-line recovery program, though it's not what I'd call user-friendly.

Stellar Data Recovery Premium often appears on lists of the best paid file restoration software for Windows, and there’s also a limited free version.

VitalyK then recommended that users download PhotoRec, an open-source file-recovery utility that runs on Windows and other operating systems.

Need to recover videos? This post lists the best Video Recovery Software & Methods for Windows 11/10 to recover corrupted or lost videos.

Microsoft admits its latest security updates break Windows recovery tools like "Reset this PC" and "Fix problems using ...

Microsoft has released emergency Windows out-of-band updates to resolve a known issue breaking reset and recovery operations ...