How to Find Deleted Files Using a Free Application

When it comes to lost files, there are a lot of tools to choose from. Some of them are built-in Windows utilities while others are third party applications. The trick is to find the one that suits your needs.

To start, you can try searching for deleted files using a search engine. You may need to use the command line to get the job done.

Another useful tool is Windows File Recovery. This utility can recover deleted files on a local drive or a USB device. If you're using the latter, you'll need to connect your drives to your computer.

Windows File Recovery also works on Macs. There are two versions: One is a command line app and the other is available from the Microsoft Store. Depending on the type of files you're looking for, you can select between several file system formats.

For example, the Microsoft OneDrive allows you to retrieve deleted files from your backed up folders. In addition, this service notifies you of any accidentally updated or deleted files.

As for the nifty little thing, you can use an automated file restoration tool, like Raise Data Recovery, to restore your lost files. The software is designed to be user-friendly. It features a flexible licensing scheme.

Another good tool is Recovery Explorer. This program helps you detect all attached devices and build the initial structure of your source storage. Additionally, it can sort unrecoverable files into a special $LostFiles folder.