How can I recover, without software, files deleted from Recycle Bin?

Question

I had   downloaded songs from various sites and saved in One of the folders under 'Library' on 'C:' drive of my LapTop.

However this folder was accidently sent to Recycle Bin and lateron the Recycle Bin was emptied.So  any one can guide me as to how I can restore these files? Since using  software downloaded from any unknown site may contain virus,I would like to avoid the same,as far as possible.

Thanks

Answer 1

Hi,

Software downloaded from reputable sites will not likely contain any malware.

Methods without software :

Recover files from the Recycle Bin - Vista 

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Recover-files-from-the-Recycle-Bin 

Recover files from the Recycle Bin - Windows 7

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Recover-files-from-the-Recycle-Bin 

How to Restore Previous Versions of a File and Folder in Vista (Ultimate, Business, and Enterprise)

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/122127-previous-versions-shadow-copy.html 

How to Restore Files and Folders in Windows 7 with Previous Versions

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/85679-previous-versions-restore-files-folders.html 

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This might help you recover a file or a previous version (all versions of Vista and Windows 7).

http://www.shadowexplorer.com/ 

ShadowExplorer - Recover Lost Files and Folders (Vista and Windows 7)

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/132087-shadowexplorer-recover-lost-files-folders.html

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Recuva - Free - recovers files deleted from your Windows computer, Recycle Bin,

digital camera card, or MP3 player. And it's free!

http://www.piriform.com/recuva

Recuva - Forums - help here

http://forum.piriform.com/

Hope this helps.

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Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP <- profile - Windows Expert - Consumer : Bicycle - Mark Twain said it right.

Answer 2

 I had   downloaded songs from various sites and saved in One of the folders under 'Library' on 'C:' drive of my LapTop.

However this folder was accidently sent to Recycle Bin and lateron the Recycle Bin was emptied.So  any one can guide me as to how I can restore these files? Since using  software downloaded from any unknown site may contain virus,I would like to avoid the same,as far as possible.

Thanks 

It cannot be done without downloading a 3rd party files retrieval program.

The most popular and widely used program for file retrieval is Recuva :

http://www.filehippo.com/download_recuva

*** The program is FREE.

Answer 3

Is it safe file?

Answer 4

Is it safe file?

Not sure I understand your question.

Recuva is absolutely safe. I have it in my computer.

You can use either link to download and install it.

Answer 5

Thanks. iappreciate it.