Can I get back files I deleted by mistake?
Recently deleted files can often be recovered if you act quickly and stop using the drive.
This one is often sorted at home. Try the checks below before paying for a repair.
Does this sound like yours?
- I deleted important files by accident
What usually causes it
- Files still in the Recycle Bin
- Recoverable with recovery software if you act quickly
Most likely first. A hands-on test confirms which one it is.
What you can safely check
- Check the Recycle Bin first
- Stop saving new files to that drive
- Try a reputable free recovery tool, installed on a different drive
Please don't
- The more you use the drive, the lower the chance of getting files back
- Don't install recovery software on the drive you're recovering from
Not sure it's this? Check yours in a minute
If free tools don't find what you need, we offer professional data recovery. Our free repair checker asks a few quick questions about your laptop or desktop and tells you the most likely cause.
No diagnosis fee. Clear quote before any work. Visit us: Yaba, Lagos · Owerri · +234 902 730 1128
Questions people ask
Can I get back files I deleted by mistake?
Recently deleted files can often be recovered if you act quickly and stop using the drive. The most common causes are: files still in the Recycle Bin; recoverable with recovery software if you act quickly.
What can I safely check myself?
Check the Recycle Bin first. Stop saving new files to that drive. Try a reputable free recovery tool, installed on a different drive.
What should I avoid doing?
The more you use the drive, the lower the chance of getting files back. Don't install recovery software on the drive you're recovering from.
Where can I get it fixed in Lagos or Owerri?
ENB Technologies repairs laptops and desktops at our offices in Yaba, Lagos and in Owerri, Imo State. There's no diagnosis fee, you get a clear quote before any work, and most common repairs are done the same day. Call or WhatsApp +234 902 730 1128.
Written by the ENB Technologies repair team from the faults we see on the bench every week.
ENB TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (RC 7714368) repairs laptops and desktops in Yaba, Lagos and Owerri. This page is general information, not a diagnosis of your device. Please don't open your device or try hardware repairs yourself.
