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Glenn I · Apr 22, 2005

Does anyone know of a program that allows you to recover a file that was deleted for good from the recycle bin? I had a video file in there ages ago and emptied the bin taking the file with it. I know the file name so I just need something where I type the file name in and it searches for it.

Thanks

rb2d2 · Sep 25, 2004

Aussie, we posted about this one here before:

http://www.download.com/Restoration/3003-2094_4-10322949.html

I thought I had it on this PC but can't find it, must be my other one. However, I do remember testing it by deleting some files and then recovering them, for that it worked fine.

It's worth a try. And it's free! And it's perfect that you remember the file name, that will go a long way.

sunny

rb2d2 · Sep 25, 2004

OK, now I know why I couldn't find it in my programs, it doesn't install, it's a stand alone program and I have the icon in my tool bar at the bottom of the screen.

blob8

Glenn I · Apr 22, 2005

ok thanks for that. Just got home so will give it a try later when I catch up on things and let you know how it goes sunny

Glenn I · Apr 22, 2005

It didn't find it. It's been a while since I deleted it. Not sure if I've formatted my computer since then or not.

Ohh well, it's not that important anyway

rb2d2 · Sep 25, 2004

I'm sorry, Aussie, that the program didn't recover your file. However if it's been so long ago that you don't even remember if you formatted since or not I'm not surprised that it is gone.

When you delete a file it really isn't erased but it is eligible for being over written so the longer a files has been deleted the more likely it is that it's been overwritten with newer stuff. The best chances of recovering a file is soon after being deleted.

binky

Glenn I · Apr 22, 2005

Ohh well, worth a shot. Thanks

rb2d2 · Sep 25, 2004

You're welcome!

sunny

Bobby · Dec 31, 2004

Hey Glenn. Take a look att his and see if it might do what you want.

VirtualLab Data Recovery Software

There must be fifty ways to lose your data. Whether you accidentally reformatted your drive, deleted a folder, or got wrecked by a virus, this program can reunite you with your data. It connects to a powerful recovery server and uses artificial intelligence to compare your scenario to previous data-recovery sessions. It works with FAT 12, FAT 16, FAT 32, and NTFS file systems. It can find vanished data from Jaz disks, Zip disks, and digital camera media as well as from a hard drive.
Note: The program itself is free, but there is a charge for use of the data recovery server. Costs vary depending on the amount of data to be recovered.

Version: 4.8.8
Price: Free

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Date Added: Jul 2005
Operating Systems: Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 9.x, Windows Me, Windows XP
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Recover data lost from almost anything short of a sledgehammer accident.
There must be fifty ways to lose your data. Whether you accidentally formatted your drive, deleted a folder, or got wrecked by a virus, this program can reunite you with your data. It connects to a powerful recovery server and uses artificial intelligence to compare your scenario to previous data recovery sessions. It works with FAT 12, FAT 16, FAT 32, and NTFS file-systems. It can find the disappearing data from Jaz disks, Zip disks, and digital camera media as well as from a hard drive.
Note: The program itself is free, but there is a charge for the use of the data recovery server. Costs vary with amount of data to be recovered.