I deleted all files permanently with shift+del. I never delete to recycle bin.
Recover permanently deleted files
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Anonymous
Hello,
I deleted with shift+del a few files on the desktop and maybe I accidently marked with my folder (but I dont think so). In this folder I had a few folder, within a lot of things. So I deleted the files on the desk with these files, but my folder is left within 2 folders. (??)
I tried 7 programs, but neither of them can recover my files, except a few files that I deleted formerly.
Can you help me?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
2017-12-27T22:11:45+00:00 Unfortunately a lot of free software to recover software may not work, especially if it did not go to the Recycle Bin. Do you have a backup of your data?
I have had luck with Recuva, not sure if you have tried it, http://www.piriform.com/recuva
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Greg Carmack 24,770 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator2017-12-27T22:10:28+00:00 I'm Greg, a volunteer installation specialist and 8 year Windows MVP, here to help you.
For Shift Deleted files you can try one of these solutions:
5 Ways to Recover Shift Deleted Files in Windows 10/8/7/XP
I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.
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Anonymous
2017-12-27T23:55:28+00:00 Look, I use shift+del for delete, if I know, that the files arent important me, like a game mod screenshot. But if I know that I might need the files I delete to bin. And the files that I deleted, they were not important. Anyway, thank for your help, I'll try the shadowexplorer and the recuva again.
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Anonymous
2017-12-27T22:18:04+00:00 If its files you really need, you may have to look into a file recovery service such as Kroll.
It is important to regularly have a backup of the most important data. Also try to just hit delete, not permanently delete. I've been in the situation. I just put it in the recycle bin, I clear it out once a month or so. Extra step but its safer.
Hope this helps.