Recover deleted data - how it works

When working on the computer, it can quickly happen that you delete data by mistake. However, this is no reason to panic, because most of the time the files are still on the PC and can be recovered quite easily. We will show you how it works.

Recover deleted data from recycle bin

If you have accidentally deleted important data on your PC or laptop, you can usually find it in the device's recycle bin. Therefore, to recover the deleted files or folders, it is first necessary to open the Recycle Bin by double-clicking on it. Then search for the corresponding file in the Recycle Bin, right-click on it and select the "Recover" option. The file will then be restored and will be in its original folder.

Other ways to recover deleted data

If the accidentally deleted file is no longer found in your computer's Recycle Bin because you have already emptied it, you will need additional software to get the file back.

1. To do this, download a program such as the free tool Recuva and install it on your computer.
2. Then start the Recuva wizard, click "Next" and select "Start" to begin the search process for deleted data.
3. Once the search is finished, please navigate to "Advanced Settings" in the overview of all found files and enter the name of the deleted file in the search box.
4. Haben Sie die gelöschte Datei gefunden, markieren Sie diese und klicken Sie auf „Weiter“, um einen Wiederherstellungsort auszuwählen.
5. Bestätigen Sie Ihre Auswahl abschließend mit „Ok“, um die Wiederherstellung durchzuführen.