{"id":408,"date":"2024-02-02T03:06:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T03:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/?p=408"},"modified":"2024-08-20T06:38:10","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T06:38:10","slug":"recover-overwritten-files","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/recover-overwritten-files\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Recover Overwritten Files on Windows (Video Tutorial)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Accidental loss of files (Word, Excel, or PowerPoint) can be very distressing, especially when it&#8217;s caused by a careless click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sadly, overwritten files don\u2019t end up in the recycle bin, so even if you conduct a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/recover-files-deleted-from-recycle-bin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">recycle bin data recovery process<\/a>, you can\u2019t retrieve them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what next?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, there are a number of reliable ways to recover overwritten files on Windows. In this article, we will provide you with 4 effective solutions on how to recover Windows overwritten files.<\/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\/recover-overwritten-files\/#How_Does_a_File_Get_Overwritten_Is_It_Possible_to_Recover\" >How Does a File Get Overwritten? Is It Possible to Recover?<\/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\/recover-overwritten-files\/#How_to_Recover_Overwritten_Files_on_Windows_10\" >How to Recover Overwritten Files on Windows 10<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/recover-overwritten-files\/#Method_1_Recover_an_Overwritten_File_from_the_Previous_Version_Feature\" >Method 1: Recover an Overwritten File from the Previous Version Feature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/recover-overwritten-files\/#Method_2_Using_System_Restore_to_Get_Replaced_Files_Back_on_Windows\" >Method 2: Using System Restore to Get Replaced Files Back on Windows&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\/recover-overwritten-files\/#Method_3_Using_a_Third-party_Data_Recovery_Tool_to_Undo_a_Replaced_File\" >Method 3: Using a Third-party Data Recovery Tool to Undo a Replaced File<\/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\/recover-overwritten-files\/#Method_4_Restore_Overwritten_Files_Using_Backup_and_Restore\" >Method 4: Restore Overwritten Files Using Backup and Restore<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/recover-overwritten-files\/#Bonus_Tips_How_to_Undo_a_Replaced_File_on_Mac\" >Bonus Tips: How to Undo a Replaced File on Mac?<\/a><\/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\/recover-overwritten-files\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/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\/recover-overwritten-files\/#FAQs_about_Overwritten_Files\" >FAQs about Overwritten Files<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_a_File_Get_Overwritten_Is_It_Possible_to_Recover\"><\/span>How Does a File Get Overwritten? Is It Possible to Recover?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, a file is overwritten when there&#8217;s a contradiction. Let\u2019s see examples of contradictions that cause a file to be replaced and the possibility of recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1<strong>How Does a File Get Overwritten?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Saving new data with the same name and in the same folder as the former data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copying or moving files to a folder in the hard drive, where the file name already exists. Windows will alert you, asking if you want to proceed or change the name. If you click <strong>PROCEED<\/strong>, the original file will be replaced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>During software installations or system updates, some directories can be replaced or updated. If the new files are saved with the same name as the former ones, the former will be overwritten.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2753<strong>Is It Possible to Recover Overwritten Files on Windows?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes<\/strong>, it is possible to undo a replaced file. But, it\u2019s important you know that overwritten files are not the same as deleted files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deleted files are usually erased from the original folder in the computer system, and sent to the recycle bin. They can easily be restored from the recycle bin or with the use of a PC data recovery software. On the other hand, overwritten files are completely removed from the computer system. You will most likely need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/win-data-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">recovery expert for Windows<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Recover_Overwritten_Files_on_Windows_10\"><\/span>How to Recover Overwritten Files on Windows 10<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, we will discuss 4 proven methods that will help you restore overwritten files on Windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Recover_an_Overwritten_File_from_the_Previous_Version_Feature\"><\/span>Method 1: Recover an Overwritten File from the Previous Version Feature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The previous version is a data recovery feature that comes with all Windows for retrieving missing files. But to do this, the Windows Backup service on your system must be ON.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Follow these procedures to recover the replaced file with the previous version feature:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>File Explorer <\/strong>and select the folder you saved the overwritten file in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oveerwritten-files-file-explorer-1024x840.png\" alt=\"using File Explorer feature to recover overwritten files on Windows\" class=\"wp-image-412\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oveerwritten-files-file-explorer-1024x840.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oveerwritten-files-file-explorer-300x246.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oveerwritten-files-file-explorer-768x630.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oveerwritten-files-file-explorer.png 1096w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click on the overwritten file and select <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>Previous Versions tab<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/previous-versions-tab-overwritten-files-1024x833.png\" alt=\"click the previous versions tab to recover overwritten files\" class=\"wp-image-413\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/previous-versions-tab-overwritten-files-1024x833.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/previous-versions-tab-overwritten-files-300x244.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/previous-versions-tab-overwritten-files-768x625.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/previous-versions-tab-overwritten-files.png 1105w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pick the version you wish to recover, then click <strong>Restore<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/restore-button-overwritten-files-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"click the restore button to recover overwritten files\" class=\"wp-image-414\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/restore-button-overwritten-files-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/restore-button-overwritten-files-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/restore-button-overwritten-files-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/restore-button-overwritten-files.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose <strong>Replace the file in the destination<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.tinyfrom.com\\\/data-recovery\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/02\\\/replace-the-file-in-the-destination.jpg&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;aligncenter size-full&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-image-415&quot;,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:null,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:468,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:298,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image: click the replace the file in the destination&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;click the replace the file in the destination&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"468\" height=\"298\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/replace-the-file-in-the-destination.jpg\" alt=\"click the replace the file in the destination\" class=\"wp-image-415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/replace-the-file-in-the-destination.jpg 468w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/replace-the-file-in-the-destination-300x191.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image: click the replace the file in the destination\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Using_System_Restore_to_Get_Replaced_Files_Back_on_Windows\"><\/span>Method 2: Using System Restore to Get Replaced Files Back on Windows&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using system restore to recover overwritten files on Windows is the most efficient and convenient method, as it involves only a few steps without the need for a third-party tool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Simply follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the search bar and search for \u201cSystem Restore.\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Create a restore point<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"981\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/create-a-restore-point.png\" alt=\"click create a restore point on the search bar\" class=\"wp-image-417\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/create-a-restore-point.png 981w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/create-a-restore-point-300x244.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/create-a-restore-point-768x626.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 981px) 100vw, 981px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>System Restore<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"702\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/system-restore-button.jpg\" alt=\"click the system restore button\" class=\"wp-image-419\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/system-restore-button.jpg 702w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/system-restore-button-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Follow the instructions given by the system to undo the replaced file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Using_a_Third-party_Data_Recovery_Tool_to_Undo_a_Replaced_File\"><\/span>Method 3: Using a Third-party Data Recovery Tool to Undo a Replaced File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are still asking: how can I recover overwritten files or you are not certain whether the files are deleted or overwritten, it\u2019s advisable to first use data recovery software. In fact, there are many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/free-file-recovery-software-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Windows file recovery software<\/a> in the market, so you should choose a reliable one like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/win-data-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">TinyFrom ONERECOVERY<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-data-recovery-software-1.jpg\" alt=\"onerecovery data recovery software\" class=\"wp-image-2097\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-data-recovery-software-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-data-recovery-software-1-300x127.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This software can efficiently recover deleted files, as well as restore overwritten files on Windows with its powerful data depth scanning capability and dual scanning mode(Quick Scan and Deep Scan). Your overwritten files can be retrieved in 3 steps.<\/p>\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\udc49To recover overwritten file via this method, follow these procedures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch the software and select the storage folder where you saved the overwritten file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The software will thoroughly scan the folder, displaying all files, including overwritten, deleted, and modified files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.tinyfrom.com\\\/data-recovery\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/02\\\/scan-the-local-disk-onerecovery.png&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;aligncenter size-large is-resized&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-image-422&quot;,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:&quot;width:700px&quot;,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:1132,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:786,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image: Using ONERECOVERY to scan the local disk &quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Using ONERECOVERY to scan the local disk &quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"711\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scan-the-local-disk-onerecovery-1024x711.png\" alt=\"Using ONERECOVERY to scan the local disk \" class=\"wp-image-422\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scan-the-local-disk-onerecovery-1024x711.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scan-the-local-disk-onerecovery-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scan-the-local-disk-onerecovery-768x533.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scan-the-local-disk-onerecovery.png 1132w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image: Using ONERECOVERY to scan the local disk \"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the filter feature of ONERECOVERY to quickly locate your overwritten Excel\/Word files. Focus on finding the file name ending with docx<strong> <\/strong>or xlsx because they are common files extensions of Word and Excel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preview the files and click <strong>Recover<\/strong> for the ones you want to restore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/\u6587\u4ef6\u9884\u89c8-1024x728.png\" alt=\"preview the scanned result using ONERECOVERY\" class=\"wp-image-424\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/\u6587\u4ef6\u9884\u89c8-1024x728.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/\u6587\u4ef6\u9884\u89c8-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/\u6587\u4ef6\u9884\u89c8-768x546.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/\u6587\u4ef6\u9884\u89c8-1536x1092.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/\u6587\u4ef6\u9884\u89c8-2048x1456.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2728Other highlights of this software include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ONERECOVERY supports the recovery of all file formats, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-unsaved-powerpoint\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">unsaved PPT<\/a>, DOCX, PDF, and TXT.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This software can restore deleted files from over 2000 storage devices, such as SSD, HDD, USB flash drive, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2757<strong>Tips:<\/strong> Pay attention to the scanned .zip files as the docx formats, are Office Open XML, often packed in zip files. They may&nbsp;contain broken doc documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4_Restore_Overwritten_Files_Using_Backup_and_Restore\"><\/span>Method 4: Restore Overwritten Files Using Backup and Restore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another reliable solution on how to restore replaced files is using the Backup and Restore feature. This requires that you have been taking backups of your system data, including the overwritten files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Follow these steps to restore overwritten files on Windows through this method:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the search bar, type in <strong>Backup<\/strong> and select <strong>Backup Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"877\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/backup.jpg\" alt=\"backup settings\" class=\"wp-image-443\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/backup.jpg 877w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/backup-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/backup-768x334.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 877px) 100vw, 877px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Go to Backup and Restore (Windows 7).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"823\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/go-to-backup.jpg\" alt=\"Click the Go to backup and restore button\" class=\"wp-image-444\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/go-to-backup.jpg 823w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/go-to-backup-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/go-to-backup-768x440.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 823px) 100vw, 823px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Select another backup to restore files from<\/strong>. Then choose the backup you want to recover and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"835\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/select-another-backup.jpg\" alt=\"Select another backup to restore files from\" class=\"wp-image-445\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/select-another-backup.jpg 835w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/select-another-backup-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/select-another-backup-768x353.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, 835px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>Browser for files<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the file you want to recover and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick the destination folder you want to restore your file to.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>0:00 Video Intro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>0:25 Recover from Previous Versions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>0:55 Restore via Backup and Restore<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1:46 Recover with Data Recovery Tool<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"(3 Ways)How to Recover Overwritten Files Windows 10\/11|Recover Saved over or Previous Verson of Docs\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W0DNf5Hn8U0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_Tips_How_to_Undo_a_Replaced_File_on_Mac\"><\/span>Bonus Tips: How to Undo a Replaced File on Mac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are using a Mac, it&#8217;s may be the first solution to restore overwritten files on Mac via Time Machine. Time Machine is a backup software application developed for Mac users. It can restore your computer to an earlier version so that you can get back the replaced files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1To use Time Machine, you have to set it up first. Check the full guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/restore-from-time-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">restoring overwritten files from Time Machine<\/a> here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, cloud backup is also an effective solution to restore overwritten files on Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are an iCloud user, you can undo the replaced files mac in 4 steps. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/recover-permanently-deleted-photos-from-icloud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">iCloud file recovery<\/a> guide has got you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/macos-time-machine.jpg\" alt=\"macos time machine\" class=\"wp-image-1894\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/macos-time-machine.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/macos-time-machine-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/macos-time-machine-768x544.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Experiencing overwritten files can be very disturbing, but thankfully, with these methods, you can restore overwritten files on Windows. However, according to the common saying: prevention is better than cure. It\u2019s advisable to constantly back up your data, as it allows you to have access to your files even after mistakenly overwriting them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_about_Overwritten_Files\"><\/span>FAQs about Overwritten Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few more questions related to how to restore replaced files.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1\ufe0f\u20e3How to recover overwritten files on SD card?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recovering overwritten files on an SD card can be very challenging. Oftentimes, the files are lost and can only be restored by a memory card data recovery software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Insert the memory card in a card reader.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect the card reader to your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch the software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the card reader folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Begin the scanning process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preview the displayed files and restore the overwritten files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2\ufe0f\u20e3<strong>How to back up your computer and data?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing this gives you the opportunity to restore your data from a backup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect an external storage device to your computer. Make sure it has sufficient space to contain your computer data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> and click <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Backup<\/strong> and under the <strong>Looking for an older backup?<\/strong> Category, select Go to <strong>Backup and Restore (Windows 7)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Set up backup<\/strong> and select the connected external storage device. Then click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the data you want to backup and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check if the settings are correct. If yes, click <strong>Save settings and run backup<\/strong>. Then, start the backup process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The duration for the completion of the backup process depends on how fast your computer is and the amount of data you are backing up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3\ufe0f\u20e3<strong>How to recover overwritten files on Windows 11?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The processes of overwriting files on Windows 11 are the same as the methods discussed above. Typically, you can recover overwritten files on Windows 11 via these methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From the previous version feature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Windows using system restore.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using a third-party data recovery tool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using backup and restore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Accidental loss of files (Word, Excel, or PowerPoint) can be very distressing, especially when it&#8217;s&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":433,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-408","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\/408"}],"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=408"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/408\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2270,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/408\/revisions\/2270"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/433"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=408"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=408"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=408"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}