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How to recover deleted Word document on Windows PC?
Hi everyone, I accidentally deleted two important Word document (.docs) from my Windows PC. I've checked the Recycle Bin, but it's not there. I'm in urgent need of recovering this document, as it...
Don’t worry, you still have some options to try.
File History is a built-in Windows backup tool, but it only works if you had it turned on before deleting the files. To check and restore from File History:
- Go to Settings > Update & Security > Backup.
- If File History is enabled, click More options then Restore files from a current backup.
- Browse through your files and folders to find the version before deletion.
- Select your Word documents and click Restore.
If File History wasn’t set up or doesn’t have your files, you can try Windows File Recovery (WFR) — a free Microsoft command-line tool that can recover deleted files if they haven’t been overwritten.
If these free methods don’t work, professional recovery tools like 4DD1G Data Recovery can help. I’ve used 4DD1G myself and found it quite effective and easy to use. Many of these tools also offer free trials so you can preview recoverable files before buying.