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Possible to recover deleted files from external hard drive on Windows 11 PC?
Once you've realized you've deleted important files, stop using the external hard drive right away. The more you use it, the higher the chance that the deleted files will get overwritten, and that's a nightmare.
Recovering deleted files from external hard drive can take some time, especially if you have a lot of data on the drive. Check out this post that helped me last week:
https://www.uuwinfox.com/retrieve-lost-files
Let's be real. Windows File Recovery can be a handy tool, it's definitely not without its quirks and drawbacks. If you're not savvy with command-line interfaces, this can be a major hurdle. The whole typing commands thing can feel a bit intimidating, especially if you're used to the more visual, user-friendly apps. If you make a typo or use the wrong command, you might end up with nothing, which could leave you feeling extra frustrated.
Even though the app claims to be able to recovered deleted files from external hard drive on Windows 11, it doesn’t work every time. There are situations where files might be too damaged or overwritten, and no amount of command-lining will save them. I’ve had times when I thought I was doing everything right, only to end up with a hollow victory.