Recovering deleted files in Windows 11 using cmd

Recovering deleted files in Windows 11 using cmd is possible
but it is important to note that the success of the recovery depends on several
factors such as how long ago the files were deleted and whether any new data
has overwritten them. Here are some steps to try:

1. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator. You can do this
by searching for “cmd” in the Start menu right-clicking on
“Command Prompt” and selecting “Run as administrator.”

2. Navigate
to the folder where the deleted files were located. Use the “cd”
command to change the directory. For example, if the files were in the
“Documents” folder type “cd
C:Users<username>Documents” and press Enter.

3. Type the following command and press Enter:

This will create a text file named “files.txt”
that contains a list of all the files in the current directory and its
subdirectories.

4. Open
the “files.txt” file and search for the names of the deleted
files. If you find them note the full path to the files.

5. Type the following command and press Enter:

Replace “<full path to the deleted file>”
with the full path you noted in step 4 and replace “<new
location>” with the location where you want to copy the recovered file.
For example:

This will copy the recovered file to the specified location.

Alternatively, you can use the “undelete” command
if you have the Windows 11 recovery feature enabled. Here are the steps:

1. Open
the Command Prompt as an administrator.

2. Type the following command and press Enter:

Replace “.docx” with the extension of the file you
want to recover and replace “C:” with the drive letter where the file
was located.

3. If
the command finds any deleted files it will prompt you to enter
“Y” to restore them. Enter “Y” and press Enter.

4. The recovered files will be restored to their original
location.

Note that this method may not always work and it is
recommended to use a data recovery software for more reliable results.

If the above methods do not work or you are not able to
locate the deleted files using cmd you can try using a third-party data
recovery software such as Recuva EaseUS Data Recovery or Disk Drill. These
programs can scan your hard drive and attempt to recover deleted files even if
they have been partially overwritten.

Here are the general steps to use a data recovery software:

1. Download
and install the data recovery software of your choice.

2. Launch
the software and select the drive where the deleted files were located.

3. Start
a scan to search for deleted files. The software may offer options for a
quick scan or a        deep scan which may take longer but is more thorough.

4. After
the scan is complete the software should display a list of recovered
files. You can preview     the files to ensure they are the ones you want to
recover.

5. Select
the files you want to recover and choose a new location to save them. Do
not save the         recovered files to the same drive where the deleted files
were located as this could overwrite   other deleted files and reduce the
chances of recovery.

It is important to note that data recovery is not always
successful and the earlier you attempt to recover the files the better chance you
have of recovering them. Therefore, it is recommended to have a backup system
in place to prevent data loss in the future.