{"id":1123,"date":"2024-02-23T07:24:06","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T07:24:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/?p=1123"},"modified":"2024-07-02T07:37:33","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T07:37:33","slug":"restore-permanently-deleted-files-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/restore-permanently-deleted-files-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Restore Permanently Deleted Files in Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you wondering if you can retrieve data that was lost or deleted on Windows 11 long ago? People often <a href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/t5\/windows-11\/how-to-recover-permanently-deleted-files-from-windows-11\/m-p\/3964656\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">permanently delete files<\/a> due to accidentally pressing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-shift-deleted-files\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">the &#8220;Shift+delete&#8221; button<\/a> or the files might have been deleted accidentally due to system crashes, hardware failures, and other technical issues on your Windows 11 files system. It is possible to restore permanently deleted files in Windows 11 and let&#8217;s explore the best methods to do so.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/restore-permanently-deleted-files-windows-11\/#What_Causes_the_Files_to_Get_Permanently_Deleted\" >What Causes the Files to Get Permanently Deleted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/restore-permanently-deleted-files-windows-11\/#Can_Permanently_Deleted_Files_be_Recovered_on_Windows_11\" >Can Permanently Deleted Files be Recovered on Windows 11?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/restore-permanently-deleted-files-windows-11\/#How_to_Restore_Permanently_Deleted_Files_in_Windows_11\" >How to Restore Permanently Deleted Files in Windows 11?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/restore-permanently-deleted-files-windows-11\/#Using_CMD_to_Recover_Permanently_Deleted_Files_in_Windows_11\" >Using CMD to Recover Permanently Deleted Files in Windows 11&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/restore-permanently-deleted-files-windows-11\/#Get_Back_Permanently_Deleted_Files_in_Windows_11_by_Previous_Version\" >Get Back Permanently Deleted Files in Windows 11 by Previous Version&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/restore-permanently-deleted-files-windows-11\/#Using_Data_Recovery_Software_to_Restore_Deleted_Files_Windows_11\" >Using Data Recovery Software to Restore Deleted Files Windows 11<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/restore-permanently-deleted-files-windows-11\/#Using_Windows_File_Recovery_Tool_to_Restore_Deleted_Files\" >Using Windows File Recovery Tool to Restore Deleted Files&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/restore-permanently-deleted-files-windows-11\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/restore-permanently-deleted-files-windows-11\/#FAQs_About_Windows_11_Permanently_Deleted_Files_Recovery\" >FAQs About Windows 11 Permanently Deleted Files Recovery&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_the_Files_to_Get_Permanently_Deleted\"><\/span>What Causes the Files to Get Permanently Deleted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Files can get permanently deleted due to various reasons. Most common of them are related to mindless computer operations. Below we illustrate several common reasons that lead to permanent deletion in Windows 11.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Common Reasons for Permanently Deleted Files<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Common Reasons for Permanently Deleted Files<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\ud83d\uddd1\ufe0fEmpty the Recycle Bin<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Usually, the files you\u2019ve deleted will go to the recycle bin. If you clear all of your files when trying to clean up your computer&#8217;s memory, you may delete the files in the recycle bin, leading to permanent file deletion.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u26a1Use Shift+Delete<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">For Windows users, the shortcut \u201cShift+Delete\u201d may permanently delete files while conveniently erasing all redundant files.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\ud83d\udcf0Overwrite Files<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Sometimes, you may save a file or folder with the same name as the former files, which causes the file to get overwritten. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/recover-overwritten-files\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Recovering overwritten files<\/a> can be achieved under certain conditions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\ud83d\udd25Physical Damage of Storage Devices<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">When storage devices(e.g. SSD or hard drive) get physically broken, your files in Windows may be permanently deleted.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\ud83d\udd17System Restore or Factory Reset<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">When encountering persistent software confrontation issues, users may need to perform a system restore to factory settings, usually resulting in the permanent deletion of all personal files.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Permanently_Deleted_Files_be_Recovered_on_Windows_11\"><\/span>Can Permanently Deleted Files be Recovered on Windows 11?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Windows 11, when you click the delete button and erase a file, it usually will go to the recycle bin. If you find that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/recover-deleted-files-not-in-recycle-bin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">deleted files are not in the recycle bin<\/a>, that means the files get permanently deleted, your files may also get permanently deleted due to the causes mentioned above. The permanently deleted files <strong>can be recovered<\/strong> as the system will only remove their index information when you delete them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Restore_Permanently_Deleted_Files_in_Windows_11\"><\/span>How to Restore Permanently Deleted Files in Windows 11?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are 4 effective ways to recover shift deleted files windows 11.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_CMD_to_Recover_Permanently_Deleted_Files_in_Windows_11\"><\/span>Using CMD to Recover Permanently Deleted Files in Windows 11&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your data are deleted in Windows 11 due to corrupted files, then this is the best method to recover those files. You can run certain CMD commands in order to inspect for traces of the permanently deleted data and then retrieve them to the previous location or another folder.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here is how to recover permanently deleted files in Windows 11 using CMD:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the Windows search bar. Type cmd.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For running the command prompt, click on the &#8220;Run as administrator&#8221; option.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now type <em>\u201c<\/em><strong><em>attrib -h -r -s \/s \/d drive letter:\\*.*&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><em>\u201d<\/em> and tap on the enter option.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/administration-command-prompt-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"administration command prompt\" class=\"wp-image-1128\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/administration-command-prompt-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/administration-command-prompt-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/administration-command-prompt-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/administration-command-prompt.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li>After a while, go back to the location of the deleted files to see the restored files.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Back_Permanently_Deleted_Files_in_Windows_11_by_Previous_Version\"><\/span>Get Back Permanently Deleted Files in Windows 11 by Previous Version&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/recover-lost-or-deleted-files-7bf065bf-f1ea-0a78-c1cf-7dcf51cc8bfc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">According to Windows<\/a>, the previous version feature of Windows 11 can be used to restore deleted files. This feature makes copies of your folders or drives depending on various points in time, making it possible to undo the changes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2757<strong><em>Note<\/em><\/strong>: This method is only useful if you have previously set a restore point or if the files are backed up using Windows 11 File History.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Follow the below steps to learn how to recover recycle bin deleted files in Windows 11 by previous version:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the drive or the folder where the deleted files were previously saved, then right-click and tap on the &#8220;<strong>Properties<\/strong>&#8221; button.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the new pop-up window, tap on the &#8220;<strong>Previous Versions<\/strong>&#8221; option.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/the-previous-version-and-restore.png\" alt=\"click the previous version and click restore\" class=\"wp-image-1130\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/the-previous-version-and-restore.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/the-previous-version-and-restore-300x218.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>Last, choose the folder where the deleted files are there, and click on the \u201crestore\u201d button to recover the files.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Data_Recovery_Software_to_Restore_Deleted_Files_Windows_11\"><\/span>Using Data Recovery Software to Restore Deleted Files Windows 11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve tried the above-mentioned ways and failed to bring lost files back, then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/win-data-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Windows file recovery software<\/a> may be the best choice for you to try. ONERECOVERY is a professional file recovery software that can be used to restore permanently deleted files. It can bring your lost or permanently deleted files&nbsp;in easy 3 steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Powerful Features of ONERECOVERY<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ONERECOVERY applied dual-scan mode, which deeply scans your device and help you recover all the lost or deleted files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is compatible with Windows 8, 10, and 11 versions, as well as Mac OS.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can recover different types of files, such as photos, videos, documents, and many more.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bak-pro-all-usa.oss-accelerate.aliyuncs.com\/recovery\/install\/OneRecoveryInstall_2.exe\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"91\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/onerecovery-win-download-button.png\" alt=\"onerecovery win download button\" class=\"wp-image-1768\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Steps to use ONERECOVERY to restore permanently deleted files in Windows 11:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to ONERECOVERY and download ONERECOVERY for Windows.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install and launch the tool on your Windows 11.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the \u201c<strong>Hard Drives and Locations<\/strong>\u201d and choose any hard disk. You can choose the hard disk from your system via \u201cQuick Access\u201d or pick any of the hard disks from the \u201cHard Disk Drives\u201d menu.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"718\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/onerecovery-interface-1024x718.jpg\" alt=\"onerecovery interface\" class=\"wp-image-1107\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/onerecovery-interface-1024x718.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/onerecovery-interface-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/onerecovery-interface-768x539.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/onerecovery-interface.jpg 1480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li>ONERECOVERY will start the scanning process which will be done within a few minutes or take a few hours depending on the size of the files. You can see the real-time scanning results and also pause and resume the scanning.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scan-the-file-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"scan the file using ONERECOVERY\" class=\"wp-image-1108\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scan-the-file-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scan-the-file-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scan-the-file-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scan-the-file.jpg 1480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\">\n<li>You will get a preview of the scanned files. You can either select all the files or choose only specific files.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"718\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/preview-the-result-onerecovery-1024x718.jpg\" alt=\"preview the result in ONERECOVERY\" class=\"wp-image-1109\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/preview-the-result-onerecovery-1024x718.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/preview-the-result-onerecovery-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/preview-the-result-onerecovery-768x539.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/preview-the-result-onerecovery.jpg 1480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"6\">\n<li>After selecting all the files you want to recover, tap on the \u201cRecover\u201d option.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/recover-button-onerecovery-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"recover button \n using ONERECOVERY\" class=\"wp-image-1131\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/recover-button-onerecovery-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/recover-button-onerecovery-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/recover-button-onerecovery-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/recover-button-onerecovery.jpg 1480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Windows_File_Recovery_Tool_to_Restore_Deleted_Files\"><\/span>Using Windows File Recovery Tool to Restore Deleted Files&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Windows 11, there is a native data recovery app, known as Windows File Recovery. This command line-based app can be used to retrieve deleted files from local storage. Since this app lacks its own graphical interface, you need to utilize DOS commands to restore lost files.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The code for operating the Windows File Recovery tool is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>winfr&nbsp; source-drive:<\/strong>&nbsp; destination-drive:&nbsp; [\/mode]&nbsp; [\/switches]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>winfr<\/strong> = command for calling the Windows File Recovery program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>source-drive: <\/strong>= the drive letter of the drive where the lost data is stored.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>destination-drive: <\/strong>= the drive letter of the drive for storing the restored data.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\/mode<\/strong> = simply recovery mode (there is extensive mode and regular mode)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\/switches<\/strong> = extra options that can be used for listing the data that need to be restored.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here is a step-by-step guide to recovering permanently deleted files on Windows 11 using the Windows File Recovery tool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the Microsoft Store. Search for \u201c<strong>Windows File Recovery<\/strong>\u201d and install the app.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"976\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-file-recovery.jpg\" alt=\"Windows File Recovery\" class=\"wp-image-1132\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-file-recovery.jpg 976w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-file-recovery-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-file-recovery-768x474.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>After the app is installed, tap on the \u201cOpen\u201d button to launch the app.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>(\u2757<strong><em>Note<\/em><\/strong>: Here we are trying to recover a lost JPG file from the D drive and restoring it to the E drive)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>After launching the app, copy this command:&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>winfr D: E: \/regular \/n jpg&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"979\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/promt.jpg\" alt=\"promt\" class=\"wp-image-1133\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/promt.jpg 979w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/promt-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/promt-768x362.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 979px) 100vw, 979px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li>Paste the command into the tool and tap on the \u201cEnter\u201d option.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap on Y in order to continue.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"979\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/view-recovered-files.jpg\" alt=\"view recovered files\" class=\"wp-image-1134\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/view-recovered-files.jpg 979w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/view-recovered-files-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/view-recovered-files-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 979px) 100vw, 979px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"6\">\n<li>Now, click N if you see this prompt: View recovered files?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then close the app.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the below HDD directory in order to access the restored JPG file: E:\\Recovery_20230820_215718<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There can be several reasons as to why your files are permanently deleted in Windows 11. When it happens, make sure not to panic and try to recover the lost data as soon as possible. You can use any of the above step-by-step methods to restore the permanently deleted files on your system. Keep in mind not to format your disk or write new data in the drive so as not to lose complete access to the deleted files.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_About_Windows_11_Permanently_Deleted_Files_Recovery\"><\/span>FAQs About Windows 11 Permanently Deleted Files Recovery&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the frequently asked questions you can go through for further queries related to restoring permanently deleted files on Windows 11.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How to find recently deleted files in Windows 11?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to know how to find deleted files on Windows 11, go to the recycle bin because you can see all the recently deleted files in the recycle bin. If you removed the files from the recycle bin and emptied the bin as well, then you need to restore the files using CMD, recovery software, and Windows File Recovery or go back to the previous version.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Where do permanently deleted files go in Windows 11?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In Windows 11, you can not find permanently deleted files in the recycle bin. They are not visible to users and are not readable by the computer because the index information is deleted. However, these permanently deleted files are still stored in the SD card or hard disk that can be recovered.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>How to recover deleted photos on Windows 11?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the below steps to learn how to recover deleted photos on Windows 11:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1\ufe0f\u20e3<strong>Method 1: Recycle Bin<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the Recycle Bin.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to find the deleted photos. Choose the files.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, click on the \u201crestore\u201d option.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>2\ufe0f\u20e3<strong>Method 2: Undo Delete<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the folder where the photos were deleted.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the CTRL + Z keys.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now select the \u201cUndo Delete\u201d option.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you wondering if you can retrieve data that was lost or deleted on Windows&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1136,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1123","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-file-recovery"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1123"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1123"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1123\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1892,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1123\/revisions\/1892"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1136"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1123"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1123"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1123"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}