3 Ways To Recover Lost Files On An External Hard Drive

How to Restore Lost Files on an External Hard Drive (Technology Monitor)

YOGYAKARTA - Feelings of guilt due to accidentally deleting data or files have certainly been felt by all PC and laptop users. Whether done intentionally or not, when an important file suddenly disappears you will definitely feel confused.

Indeed, you can directly open the Recycle Bin folder to check for deleted files. But, it's a different matter if the file is accidentally deleted permanently. Panic, confused, sad - all mixed up.

Even more panicked if the deleted file was saved on an external hard drive. To restore it takes extra effort. Because it will be difficult to track it on the internal storage of a computer or laptop. However, do not rush to despair. The author of VOI has summarized three ways to recover lost files on an external hard drive that you can try. Want to know what the steps are? See the description below, yes.

Recover Deleted Files Through File History

If you have previously configured file history backup, then through this feature you can also track deleted data. For Windows users, here are the steps you can take.

In the 'Search' box in Windows 10, type the word 'restore your file' Click the 'Restore your files with File History' menu Type the name of the file you are looking for in the Search Box, or use the mouse to scroll the screen if you want to find it manually Select the file you want deleted, then restore it to its original location. Finally, click the Restore button to end this step Restore Files Via CMD Command or Command Prompt

The second way, you can rely on commands via CMD or Command Prompt. However, this second method is not recommended for those of you who do not have experience or knowledge in operating Command Prompt.

The reason is, every word you type has the potential to be translated as a command and can be directly executed by the operating system. So, just a typo can be fatal, right?

Using Data Recovery Software

If you're afraid or hesitant to do it yourself, stay calm. Now there are many choices of data recovery software that can be found via Google. Examples include Recuva, Paragon Rescue Kit 14, CGSecurity PhotoRec, Tenorshare 4DDiG Data Recovery, and many more.

There are paid software, some can be used for free. The difference, of course, is in terms of convenience and completeness of services.

For paid software, developers usually have added features that make the data recovery process easier. The types of features that you will not be able to access through free software.

Well, those are some ways to restore lost files on an external hard drive. Hopefully the explanation above can help you to overcome this problem, yes.