How Can I Recover Shredded Files on Windows 11
Our support team gets this question several times a week.
I’ve accidentally deleted files I need for work with a file shredder. Is there a way to recover shredded files on Windows 11?” In this “How To”, we’ll show you what you can do if you’ve shredded important files by accident and want them back.
To recover shredded files on Windows 11 using FileRestorePlus, you can follow these steps:
- Download and Install FileRestorePlus: First, you need to download and install FileRestorePlus on your Windows 11 system. You can find the official website of FileRestorePlus through a search engine and download the software from there.
- Launch FileRestorePlus: Once installed, launch the FileRestorePlus application on your Windows 11 computer.
- Select Drive: In FileRestorePlus, you will see a list of available drives on your system. Select the drive from which you want to recover the shredded files. If you're not sure which drive the files were on, you may need to scan multiple drives.
- Scan for Shredded Files: After selecting the drive, initiate the scanning process. FileRestorePlus will search for deleted or shredded files on the selected drive.
- Review Scan Results: Once the scan is complete, FileRestorePlus will display a list of recoverable files. You can typically filter the results by file type or search for specific files using keywords.
- Select Files for Recovery: Browse through the list of recoverable files and select the ones you want to restore. You can usually preview files to ensure you're selecting the correct ones.
- Initiate Recovery Process: After selecting the files, initiate the recovery process. FileRestorePlus will prompt you to choose a location to save the recovered files. It's recommended to choose a different drive than the one you're recovering from to avoid overwriting data.
- Wait for Recovery to Complete: Depending on the size and number of files being recovered, the process may take some time. Once the recovery is complete, you should see a confirmation message.
- Verify Recovered Files: Navigate to the location where you saved the recovered files and verify that they have been successfully restored. It's a good idea to open a few files to ensure they are intact and functional.
- Backup Recovered Files: To prevent data loss in the future, consider backing up the recovered files to an external storage device or cloud storage service.
By following these steps, you should be able to recover shredded files on Windows 11 using FileRestorePlus. Remember to act promptly after deleting or shredding files to increase the likelihood of successful recovery.