Lesson 61: Recovering Deleted Files

How to Recover Deleted Files on Your Computer

It's Day 61, and today we're going to learn how to recover deleted files. Sometimes, files are deleted by accident, but they're not always gone forever. Let's look at how you can get them back.

How to Recover Deleted Files:

1. Check the Recycle Bin (Windows) or Trash (Mac): When you delete a file, it goes here first. Open it, find the file, and click Restore or Put Back.
   
   

2. Use a backup: If you have backups set up (e.g., with File History on Windows or Time Machine on Mac), you can restore the file from there.
   
   

3. Search for the file: Use the Search bar in File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) to look for the file. Sometimes, it's just been moved by accident.

Why It's Important:

Learning how to recover deleted files helps prevent panic when something is accidentally deleted. It's a basic skill that ensures your important documents aren't lost forever.

Try It Out:

Delete a test file, then practice recovering it from your Recycle Bin or Trash.

Pro Tip:

Always check the Recycle Bin or Trash before assuming a file is gone forever. It's usually sitting there, waiting to be restored.