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How to recover files deleted by windows defender on USB flash drive?
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!
When Windows Defender deletes files from a USB flash drive, they typically don't go to the Recycle Bin; instead, they're often moved to a quarantine location on your system. If the files are not found in the quarantine, they might still be recoverable through data recovery software. These tools scan your drive for any traces of deleted files and attempt to restore them.
After data recovery, you can try to adjust Windows Defender Settings to prevent future issues: In "Virus & threat protection settings," you can customize how Windows Defender deals with detected threats, such as prompting before taking action instead of automatically removing threats.