Recover Deleted Files wizard

To access:

Click Start below Recover Deleted Files.

What it does:

The Recover Deleted Files wizard recovers deleted files of all types. Use this wizard when you want to recover documents, programs, applications, Internet files, an assortment of different file types, or if you are unsure of the file type. You can recover files from attached drives and external devices.

 

On the last screen of the wizard, Search and Recover lists all of the deleted files found, and then you can decide which files you want to recover.

 

The wizard searches for the following categories of files (click a category to view a list of applicable file extensions):

Wizard topics:

Screen 1: Select Location

Screen 2: Select Options

Screen 3: Search for Files

Screen 4: Search Results

Related topics:

Overview of recovery tools

Tips for effective data recovery

Change data recovery settings on the Search and Recover Options window

General instruction on navigating wizards