{"id":1495,"date":"2024-04-19T04:21:37","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T04:21:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/?p=1495"},"modified":"2024-08-20T08:47:26","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T08:47:26","slug":"recover-shift-deleted-files","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-shift-deleted-files\/","title":{"rendered":"[Beginner\u2019s Guide] How to Recover Shift Deleted Files"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Once in a while, it\u2019s good to go through your PC to delete files that are no longer useful in order to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/clear-system-storage-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">clear system storage<\/a> and free up storage space. During this cleanup, you either delete the files to the recycle bin by simply selecting them and clicking <strong>Delete<\/strong>. Or you completely remove them from your computer (even the recycle bin) by pressing <strong>Shift<\/strong> + <strong>Delete<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what happens when you want to recover the files only to find out that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/restore-permanently-deleted-files-windows-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">file were permanently removed<\/a>? If this is the case, don\u2019t be dismayed. In this article, we will explain 4 effective solutions to recover shift deleted files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 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\/file-solutions\/recover-shift-deleted-files\/#What_are_Shift_Deleted_Files_and_are_they_Recoverable\" title=\"What are Shift Deleted Files and are they Recoverable?\">What are Shift Deleted Files and are they Recoverable?<\/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\/file-solutions\/recover-shift-deleted-files\/#4_Effective_Solutions_to_Restore_Shift-Deleted_Files\" title=\"4 Effective Solutions to Restore Shift-Deleted Files\">4 Effective Solutions to Restore Shift-Deleted Files<\/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\/file-solutions\/recover-shift-deleted-files\/#Using_File_Recovery_Software_to_Retrieve_Shift-Deleted_Files_on_Windows\" title=\"Using File Recovery Software to Retrieve Shift-Deleted Files on Windows\">Using File Recovery Software to Retrieve Shift-Deleted Files on Windows<\/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\/file-solutions\/recover-shift-deleted-files\/#Using_Backup_Restore_to_Conduct_Shift-Delete_Recovery\" title=\"Using Backup &amp; Restore to Conduct Shift-Delete Recovery\">Using Backup &amp; Restore to Conduct Shift-Delete Recovery<\/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\/file-solutions\/recover-shift-deleted-files\/#Restore_the_Previous_Version_to_Recover_Permanently_Deleted_Files_on_Windows_11\" title=\"Restore the Previous Version to Recover Permanently Deleted Files on Windows 11\">Restore the Previous Version to Recover Permanently Deleted Files on Windows 11<\/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\/file-solutions\/recover-shift-deleted-files\/#Use_the_Windows_File_Recovery_Tool_to_Retrieve_Shift_Deleted_Files\" title=\"Use the Windows File Recovery Tool to Retrieve Shift Deleted Files\">Use the Windows File Recovery Tool to Retrieve Shift Deleted Files<\/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\/file-solutions\/recover-shift-deleted-files\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/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\/file-solutions\/recover-shift-deleted-files\/#FAQs_on_Shift-Delete_Recovery\" title=\"FAQs on Shift-Delete Recovery\">FAQs on Shift-Delete Recovery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Shift_Deleted_Files_and_are_they_Recoverable\"><\/span>What are Shift Deleted Files and are they Recoverable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pressing <strong>Delete <\/strong>after selecting a file sends it to the recycle bin where it can easily be restored. But <strong>Shift<\/strong> + <strong>Delete<\/strong>, which is a shortcut to delete files permanently, removes the file from your computer completely. It bypasses the recycle bin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though the file has been completely deleted from your computer, it <strong>can still be recovered<\/strong>. The shocking truth is that the file hasn\u2019t been actually deleted; it\u2019s still present on your hard drive but made invisible in Windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The storage area is marked as empty and available for use. Until it is overwritten by another file, a recovery can still be made with the right tools. Thus, it\u2019s advisable you stop storing data on your hard drive when you realize you want to restore a deleted file, else you will have to learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/recover-overwritten-files\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">how to recover overwritten files<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Effective_Solutions_to_Restore_Shift-Deleted_Files\"><\/span>4 Effective Solutions to Restore Shift-Deleted Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With these 4 tested and trusted solutions, you can restore shift deleted files from their invisible state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_File_Recovery_Software_to_Retrieve_Shift-Deleted_Files_on_Windows\"><\/span>Using File Recovery Software to Retrieve Shift-Deleted Files on Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using file recovery software is unarguably the best and most effective way to retrieve shift deleted files. It\u2019s a quick, straightforward, and easy choice for individuals who don\u2019t have backups of their data. There are various file recovery software on the market, but we highly recommend ONERECOVERY because of its all-around excellence, such as its user-friendly interface, high success rate, AI advanced algorithm, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It efficiently scans and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/recover-files-deleted-from-recycle-bin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">recover files deleted from the recycle bin<\/a> after empty, as well as allows you to preview the results and choose the exact files you want to recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49These are the steps to undo shift control delete on ONERECOVERY:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and install ONERECOVERY.<\/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\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/onerecovery-windows-download-button.png\" alt=\"onerecovery windows download button\" class=\"wp-image-2443\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch the software and click on the location where the files were stored before deletion.<\/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=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/select-a-location-to-start-recovery-1024x673.png\" alt=\"select a location to start recovery\" class=\"wp-image-1327\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/select-a-location-to-start-recovery-1024x673.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/select-a-location-to-start-recovery-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/select-a-location-to-start-recovery-768x505.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/select-a-location-to-start-recovery.png 1132w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scanning automatically begins, displaying all lost files, including deleted, overwritten, and corrupted files.<\/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=\"700\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/onerecovery-recover-from-scanning-result.png\" alt=\"onerecovery recover from scanning result\" class=\"wp-image-1602\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/onerecovery-recover-from-scanning-result.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/onerecovery-recover-from-scanning-result-300x207.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preview the results, select the files you want to restore, and click <strong>Recover<\/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=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/preview-the-result-using-onerecovery-1024x711.png\" alt=\"preview the result using onerecovery\" class=\"wp-image-1249\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/preview-the-result-using-onerecovery-1024x711.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/preview-the-result-using-onerecovery-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/preview-the-result-using-onerecovery-768x533.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/preview-the-result-using-onerecovery.png 1132w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Backup_Restore_to_Conduct_Shift-Delete_Recovery\"><\/span>Using Backup &amp; Restore to Conduct Shift-Delete Recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to use file recovery software, especially if you\u2019re using an older version of Windows like Windows 7, you can use the backup &amp; Restore feature to recover shift deleted files. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This built-in program is convenient to use and versatile, you can use it to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-pdf-file\/\" title=\"\">retrieve lost PDFs<\/a>, Zip files, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/recover-previous-version-of-word-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Word documents<\/a>, and many other types of files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here\u2019s how to restore permanently deleted files using the Backup &amp; Restore feature:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the search box to find the <strong>Control Panel<\/strong>. Open it.<\/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=\"890\" height=\"835\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/use-backup-restore-to-conduct-shift-delete-recovery.png\" alt=\"use backup&amp;restore to conduct shift delete recovery\" class=\"wp-image-1504\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/use-backup-restore-to-conduct-shift-delete-recovery.png 890w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/use-backup-restore-to-conduct-shift-delete-recovery-300x281.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/use-backup-restore-to-conduct-shift-delete-recovery-768x721.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>System and Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>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=\"632\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/backup-and-restore.jpg\" alt=\"use the backup and restore festure\" class=\"wp-image-1506\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/backup-and-restore.jpg 632w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/backup-and-restore-300x230.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose <strong>Restore my files<\/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=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/click-restore-my-files-button.jpg\" alt=\"click restore my files button to recover shift deleted files\" class=\"wp-image-1507\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/click-restore-my-files-button.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/click-restore-my-files-button-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Browse for files<\/strong> and choose the shift deleted files you want to recover.<\/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=\"599\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/browser-for-files.jpg\" alt=\"browser for files\" class=\"wp-image-1508\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/browser-for-files.jpg 599w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/browser-for-files-300x256.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tap <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose whether you want to retrieve the files to the original location or a different location. Then click <strong>Restore<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restore_the_Previous_Version_to_Recover_Permanently_Deleted_Files_on_Windows_11\"><\/span>Restore the Previous Version to Recover Permanently Deleted Files on Windows 11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the newer versions of Windows like Windows 11, the <strong>Previous Version <\/strong>(also known as<strong> File History<\/strong>) was used to replace Backup and Restore. It\u2019s another reliable method to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/recover-deleted-files-not-in-recycle-bin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">recover deleted files not in the recycle bin<\/a> if you don\u2019t want to use the software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have File History enabled, it can help you recover previous versions of your computer, including deleted files. To enable File History, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the Start button and search <strong>File History<\/strong> and select <strong>Restore your files with File History<\/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=\"388\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/restore-the-previous-version-to-undo-shift-deleted-files.png\" alt=\"restore the previous version to undo shift deleted files\" class=\"wp-image-1509\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/restore-the-previous-version-to-undo-shift-deleted-files.png 388w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/restore-the-previous-version-to-undo-shift-deleted-files-300x293.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 388px) 100vw, 388px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you see something like \u201cFile History is currently turned off,\u201d it means the feature is not enabled yet. Click on <strong>Configure File History 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=\"667\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/the-button-configure-file-history-settings.png\" alt=\"the button configure file history settings\" class=\"wp-image-1510\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/the-button-configure-file-history-settings.png 667w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/the-button-configure-file-history-settings-300x94.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose the drive you\u2019d like Windows to backup your files to.<\/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=\"700\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/select-a-file-history-drive.png\" alt=\"select a file history drive\" class=\"wp-image-1512\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/select-a-file-history-drive.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/select-a-file-history-drive-300x103.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49To undo shift delete Windows 11 using File History, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the Start button and search <strong>File History<\/strong> and select <strong>Restore your files with File History<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check through the available backups and select the deleted files you want to recover. Then click the green arrow icon below.<\/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=\"580\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/restore-your-files-with-file-history.png\" alt=\"restore your files with File History\" class=\"wp-image-1517\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/restore-your-files-with-file-history.png 580w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/restore-your-files-with-file-history-300x123.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_the_Windows_File_Recovery_Tool_to_Retrieve_Shift_Deleted_Files\"><\/span>Use the Windows File Recovery Tool to Retrieve Shift Deleted Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike other solutions above, Windows File Recovery is a command-line tool for retrieving files erased through ctrl shift delete. It&#8217;s best for individuals who are computer savvy, as it requires a little bit of technicalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows File doesn&#8217;t support the recovery of deleted files to the same storage because of data corruption. So, you need a separate storage device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49These are the steps involved in retrieving shift deleted files through Windows File Recovery:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and install Windows File Recovery from <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.microsoft.com\/detail\/9n26s50ln705?hl=en-us&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Microsoft Store<\/a>.<\/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=\"694\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/use-the-windows-file-recovery-tool-to-retrieve-shift-deleted-files-1024x694.jpg\" alt=\"Use the Windows File Recovery Tool to Retrieve Shift Deleted Files\" class=\"wp-image-1518\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/use-the-windows-file-recovery-tool-to-retrieve-shift-deleted-files-1024x694.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/use-the-windows-file-recovery-tool-to-retrieve-shift-deleted-files-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/use-the-windows-file-recovery-tool-to-retrieve-shift-deleted-files-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/use-the-windows-file-recovery-tool-to-retrieve-shift-deleted-files.jpg 1404w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type the syntax, which looks like this: <strong>winfr source-drive: destination-drive: \/regular<\/strong>. The \u201csource drive\u201d will be represented with the drive you\u2019re recovering the shift-deleted file from, while \u201cdestination drive\u201d will be represented with the drive you\u2019re sending the shift-deleted file to. Here is an example: <strong>winfr C: \u201cG\\Users\\OneDrive\\Documents\\Restored Files\u201d \/regular<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the shift-deleted file might not be found using this syntax. Simply change <strong>\/regular<\/strong> to <strong>\/extensive<\/strong>. Conducting an extensive scan increases the probability of recovering the files.<\/p>\n\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>Unlike the popular opinion that if a deleted file is not in the recycle bin it is irrecoverable, in this article, we\u2019ve explained 4 effective solutions to recover shift deleted files. So, you don\u2019t have to panic when you mistakenly press the <strong>Shift<\/strong> + <strong>Delete<\/strong> keys or delete files to the recycle bin, then go ahead to empty the recycle bin. Refer back to this post to practice how to retrieve shift deleted files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Shift-Delete_Recovery\"><\/span>FAQs on Shift-Delete Recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you still have some issues regarding restoring shift-deleted files, read these questions and answers for additional help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-deleted-dropbox-files\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">How to Restore a Deleted File in Dropbox<\/a>?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Dropbox saves deleted files for 30 days after deletion (longer for Dropbox Professionals and Team Plans).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here are the steps to recover deleted files in dropbox:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <a href=\"http:\/\/dropbox.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">dropbox.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the deleted files page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the files you want to recover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Restore<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>  <strong> 2. Where Do Deleted Files Go on Windows 10?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When files are deleted on Windows 10 by simply pressing the <strong>Delete<\/strong> key, they are transferred to the Recycle Bin. But if you press the <strong>Shift<\/strong> + <strong>Delete<\/strong> keys, the files will be erased completely from your computer. They won\u2019t go to the Recycle Bin. However, you can restore them with specific tools, such as reliable file recovery software (like ONERECOVERY), the Backup &amp; Restore feature, the Previous Version feature, and Windows File Recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. 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