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How to restore deleted computer photos?

Updated By Cameron On Nov 4, 2022, 4:54 pm

How to restore deleted computer photos? I believe that many friends will encounter such a situation in their lives that the precious photos saved in the computer have been permanently deleted by mistake. So how to restore the precious photos deleted by mistake? Before introducing the restoration method, I will introduce the related principles.

What does deletion mean?

Some people think that after deleting a file, it disappears from the computer system, but it is not. Deleting this operation only changes the file status in FAT (File Allocation Table), making it hidden and giving the illusion that this part of the space is empty. At this time, the file still exists, but other data can be written to this location. This is why we have repeatedly stressed that if you accidentally delete a file, you should never read or write to the partition where the file is located, because the written data will overwrite the location of the original file, which will make recovery difficult or impossible.

How can I restore a deleted file?

Temporary deleted files can be restored from the Recycle Bin, as you all know. However, if it is permanently deleted, there is no need to worry. You can recover it quickly and easyly with professional data recovery software. The detailed operation steps are as follows:

Step 1: Search and download the data recovery software on the website. Take "Geekersoft data recovery" as an example, open it after downloading and installing;

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Step 2: All disks will be displayed intuitively on the first interface. Click the disk of the file to be recovered, and then click below to start scanning;

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Step 3: After scanning, find the file you want to restore, select it and click Restore. Note that you must not restore the file to the original storage location, because this may cause file overwriting and damage.

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How to restore deleted computer photos summary

The above is a detailed introduction to the methods of restoring deleted computer photos. But here we remind you that once the data is lost, there is a risk of being overwritten. You'd better seek the help of professional data recovery software in the first place. In addition, it is also recommended to back up your data regularly in case of data loss.