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Iron Contributor

Mar 17, 2025

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How to recover files deleted by windows defender on USB flash drive?

When my dad's USB flash drive was connected to my Windows 11 laptop, some of the files were deleted automatically by Windows defender. It says threats were detected and they are deleted without permi...

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ViggoBear
Mar 17, 2025
If you can't find the deleted files from Trash, then use a data recovery software to help yo retrieve the files deleted by Windows Defender. The sooner you do this, the higher chance to get back the files.
Here is a very helpful tutorial for data recovery:
https://www.pctipdaily.com/recover-files-deleted-by-windows-defender
It applies to internal drive, external drive, USB drive and SD card!

ViggoBear

Iron Contributor

Mar 17, 2025

If you can't find the deleted files from Trash, then use a data recovery software to help yo retrieve the files deleted by Windows Defender. The sooner you do this, the higher chance to get back the files.

Here is a very helpful tutorial for data recovery:

https://www.pctipdaily.com/recover-files-deleted-by-windows-defender

It applies to internal drive, external drive, USB drive and SD card!