You emptied the Recycle Bin, or pressed Shift + Delete, and only afterwards realized a folder you needed was in there. On a Windows XP machine that is a common mistake, and it doesn't always mean the files are gone for good. Deleted File Recovery on Windows XP is built for exactly this situation.
Quick facts
- Platforms: Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Server editions
- Trial: you can scan and preview recovered files before buying
- Full version: needed to save recovered files and the recovery session
Key features
Get back files emptied from the Recycle Bin
The tool restores files removed from the Recycle Bin. It also handles files deleted with Shift + Delete or from the Command Prompt.
Recover files lost to more than accidental deletion
It covers files lost to antivirus scans, third-party utilities, improper shutdowns, defrag failure and repartitioning.
Recover from USB and external drives
You can run recovery on USB drives, external hard drives and removable drives, including a formatted or crashed USB drive.
Preview before you pay
When the scan finishes, you get a list of recovered files and can open them with the Preview option. That tells you whether the recovery worked before you buy. After activation, Save Recovery Session lets you save or resume the recovery.
How recovery works
- Launch the program and pick Recover Files on the main screen.
- Choose Recover Deleted Files on the next screen.
- Select the drive to scan. Scanning starts when you select it.
- Preview the results and decide whether to buy.
Who it's for
It suits anyone running Windows XP, or an older Vista or Windows 7 machine, who has no current backup and needs a deleted document or photo back. The four-step process is short, so you don't need technical skill.
Pros and cons
- Pro: Simple four-step process.
- Pro: You can preview recovered files before buying.
- Pro: It covers many causes of loss, from Shift + Delete to antivirus removal.
- Con: You can't save recovered files until you buy and activate the full version.
- Con: It is aimed at older Windows releases.
FAQs
Can it recover files after I emptied the Recycle Bin?
Yes. Files emptied from the Recycle Bin are among the cases it is designed for.
Can I try it before buying?
Yes. You can scan and preview recovered files first. Saving them requires the full version.
Does it work on drives other than the main disk?
Yes. It can recover from USB drives, external hard drives and removable drives.
Which Windows versions does it support?
It runs on Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Server.