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Holaway
Aug 26, 2024Iron Contributor
How can I recover permanently deleted files on Windows 10?
Hi everyone, I'm reaching out to the community in hopes of finding a solution to a problem I've recently encountered. I've accidentally permanently deleted some important files from my Windows 10...
Madiison
Aug 26, 2024Copper Contributor
Sure! File History is pretty cool and can recover permanently deleted files on Windows computer when you accidentally delete stuff, but as i know, File History doesn't just magically know you want to back up your files. You have to set it up beforehand, If it wasn't running before you hit that delete button, you're out of luck! It backs up files to an external drive or network location, and those can fill up pretty fast. If you're saving a bunch of huge files or have limited space on your backup drive, File History might delete older versions to make room for new ones. So, if you're hoping to restore something from months ago, it might not be there anymore. Talk about a letdown!