What is the best data recovery software for PC on Windows 11?

Before trying any best data recovery software for PC, understand this: every moment you use your computer, you risk permanently losing your files. 

• When you delete a file, Windows does not actually erase it. It simply marks that space as "available" for new data. If you continue using the drive—installing software, saving new files, even browsing the internet heavily—you may overwrite the deleted data before you can recover it.
• Stop using both drives immediately if the data is critically important. Do not save anything new to them until you complete your recovery attempts.

If you had System Protection enabled on your Windows 11 PC, this is your best chance for the accidentally deleted folder. Windows automatically saves shadow copies of files when restore points are created.

Here is how to try the best data recovery software for PC:

1. Open File Explorer and navigate to the folder that originally contained your deleted files

2. Right-click that folder and select "Restore previous versions"

3. In the dialog box, you will see available versions with dates and times

4. Select a version from before the deletion occurred

5. Click Open to verify the contents are correct, then Restore to recover them

Important warning: If you had system protection turned off, this method will show no previous versions. Many Windows installations do not have this enabled by default.