Sometimes, the unexpected happens.

But before paying for premium third-party data recovery programs, install Microsofts Windows File Recovery tool.

File Recovery is actually a command-line app that you’re able to download from the Microsoft Store.

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The tool is compatible with Windows 10 build 19041 or later.

However, the tool cant recover data from cloud storage.

It doesnt supportNetwork file shareseither.

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Keep in mind that File Recovery doesnt offer any guarantees.

Prevention is better than cure, and thats why you shouldback up your data regularly.

The good news is that the data associated with the deleted file may still exist on that drive.

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But other apps and programs can use that space to save and store their own data.

The Regular mode allows you to recover specific files, such as PDF and Word files.

In other words, it’s possible for you to better filter the results.

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The Extensive mode lets you use more general filters to recover data.

At the same time, it performs a more thorough search.

Keep in mind that recovering files in Extensive mode usually takes longer than Regular mode.

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If you cant recover your files and folders in Regular mode, switch to Extensive mode.

If the file youre trying to recover has recently been deleted, start with Regular mode.

Keep in mind that the source and destination drives must be different.

To increase the chances of recovering lost data, avoid using your machine until your run File Recovery.