If you created a back-up, you can perform a System restore, an elegant way to turn back in time. But speaking about time, that process takes a little bit of time. And it isn’t error proof either. Especially if you lost the file recently, you can try recovering it using Windows File Recovery, a new app that arrived in the Microsoft Store recently.
How can I use Windows File Recovery in Windows 10?
To recover any PDF and Word files from your C drive, the command line will be winfr C: E: /r /n *.pdf /n *.docx. The files will be restored on drive E, in the Recovery_
Other examples of how to use Windows File Recovery tool
Have you lost an important document and you know its name? Then the command will be winfr C: E: /n \Users<username>\Documents\TheLostDocument.docx. Have you lost the whole Documents folder? Then type winfr C: E: /n \Users<username>\Documents. Note that you have to insert the / after the document’s name for the command to work. If you want to see which file types are supported for recovery, just type winfr /# in command prompt. Note: Keep in mind that it’s recommended to try and recover the files or folders as soon as possible. By using the computer, the system might write data in the place that was occupied by the file or folder you deleted. If you have trouble using the Windows File Recovery tool, you can also read our guide on how to restore accidentally deleted files. Have you lost important files? Did you manage to safely retrieve them? Please tell us your story in the comments section below.
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