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How to Recover Shift Delete Files External Hard Disk
Do you know how to retrieve deleted data from the external hard disk after formatting or other reasons? Maybe you will say that you could recover it in the recycle bin. Actually you could restore the lost files in the recycle bin on the condition that you deleted them commonly. But what if you deleted them by click on the shift and delete button at the same time? You can not find this kind of deleted files in the recycle bin. Though it seems tough, you still need not worry about it. Data recovery software could solve your problem.
Case of losing data saved on the external hard disk by shift deleting
I deleted all files saved on my external hard disk. I have thought none of them is useful so I choose to delete them in order to save the external hard disk. What's more, I delete them by shift deleting which cause I can not recover them in the recycle bin. The reason I want to retrieve them is that some of those data is still useful for me now, so I can not lose it. Is there other way to get those important files back? I need your help truly. – Tina from Denver
How to restore shift delete information from external hard disk
With data recoery software you can recover deleted files from external hard disk with ease. The data recoery software allows you to recvoer data from formatted Maxtor extenral hard disk, RAW seagate external hard disk and more. You just need few steps and can retrieve the lost data by shift deleted quickly and safely. Here are the steps as follows:
Recover shift deleted data on external hard disk
Preparation: Download and install data recovery software. Connect the external hard disk to your computer. Then, launch the software and select a recovery module.
Things should be paid attention to while retrieving lost files by shift deleted
You may have something not understand at the first time using data recovery software to restore the lost information. If so, here are things you should keep in mind below.
1. Stop using the external hard disk on which data has been deleted.
2. Save the data restoration program on the computer hard disk not the external disk.
3. Store the recovered files on the computer hard disk first and have a check to whether all needed have been retrieved. If so, remove them to the external hard disk. If not, start the data recovery tool again.
Common data loss situations happened to external hard disk
Data loss from external hard disk could not only because of deletion, but also could due to many other reasons. The following situations are some common data loss cases happen to external hard disk:
1. Accidental deletion and formatting.
2. Intentional formatting and deletion.
3. Virus and worms infection.
4. Power failure suddenly
How to purchase external hard disk
Sometimes data loss happen to your external hard disk not because of human mistake but the external hard disk itself goes wrong. So it is important to take into consideration many aspects when decided buy an external disk. You should better buy one with the common and popular brand firstly. If you purchase one with an unknown brand, it could damage your computer or you may meet a lot of problems. Secondly, even though you have chosen a popular brand and you should be careful, too. You should buy it at a reliable store which could offer you quality guarantee and warranty. It will avoid a lot troubles for you. Thirdly, you should make it clear that whether the external hard disk you intended to buy is compatible with your computer.
Then some data loss situations could be avoided if you have thought all matters above.
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