Recover Deleted Files from Flash Drive

Solution 1: Recover Deleted Files in Flash Drive Using CMD

One way to recover deleted files in flash drive is using Command Prompt. It is termed the simplest way to recover files. However, Command Prompt is a window application available on Windows Operating System, and its use for recovering files could be very straightforward.

Steps Used to Recover deleted files from Flash drive using CMD:

Step 1: Insert your USB Drive to the port where it was lost and press windows, then click on start and look for the “Search programs and files” option.

Step 2: Type “CMD” and press “Enter” to open the Command prompt window.

Step 3: While in the Command Prompt window, type chkdsk H: /f and press “Enter.” (however, you can replace the H with the USB Flash Drive letter).

Step 4: Afterward, type Y and press “Enter” to proceed with the program.

Step 5: Type H or the USB Flash Drive letter and press “Enter” again.

Step 6: Lastly, type H and press the Enter key.

Step 7: In few seconds or minutes, wait for the process to be completed.

At the end of this program, all deleted files will be found on a new folder created on the USB drive, which can then be moved to a new, different location.

Solution 2: Restore A Previous Version of Files or Folders

Another way to recover deleted files from a flash drive is to restore a previous version of files or folders. However, previous versions are either copies of files and folders which have been created by Windows backup or files and folders which Windows has automatically saved as a part of its restore point.

These previous versions can be used to recover files that have been deleted or modified by accident, depending on the type of file or folder.

Steps involved with restoring a previous version of files or folders:

Step 1: Right-click with your mouse on the file or folder, and then click on Restore Previous Versions.

Step 2: However, before restoring a previous version, select and review the previous version to be sure it is the right version.

Step 3: Restore the previous version, by selecting the previous version and click on Restore.

Tips: How to Keep Your Flash Drive Safe

It's annoying to lose or accidentally delete important files in your flash drive. The good news is that there are many ways to recover files that have been deleted. You may be able to avoid such problems if you pay attention to daily use. To avoid the above problems, here are a few tips to keep your flash drive safe:

• Setting user permissions for your drive to prevent unauthorized users from messing up with data on your drive. Right click on your drive, navigate to the Security tab and tap "Edit". Not set the suitable permissions.
• Maintain a routine scanning of your device to keep your flash drive safe. Format your USB drive from time to time and keep up to date antivirus software.
• Don’t plug any unknown flash drives into your computer - this is one of the most important pieces of advice you need to know.
• Don’t use any random computer when you in public, because it may carry multiple viruses that would braking your flash drive in just a second.
• Go offline while transferring data so chances for getting your flash drives infected are low.

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In conclusion, all the methods listed above as a solution to restore and recover deleted files from hard drive are quite good. They ensure files and folders lost are recoverable using simple techniques. However, to recover these files and folders safely, you may need to make use of some professional tools.

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