What really minimizes your chances of recovering lost data from Windows operating system is messing up the file system.

What happens when you delete your files

In fact, your files/data are not deleted immediately after pressing the delete button. It is simply removed from the directory so that you cannot see it, but it actually remains on the hard drive until new data is written to the available space. These types of deleted files/data can be recovered from Recycle Bin on Windows and Trash on Mac OS.

If you have deleted the file in shifts, you will not get your data easily because they are also deleted from recycle bin. However, it is still not completely removed from your hard drive. This type of lost and deleted data can be recovered by using special software that knows how to search for deleted files.

Recovering as Much Data as Possible from Windows or Mac OS: Things to Remember

• As mentioned above, deleted data is simply moved to a new location until new data is ready to occupy that space, it is always better to avoid using that PC if you want to recover your lost data. Once you get your lost data back, you can start using your PC/Mac as usual.
• The more free space you have on your hard drive, the better your chances of recovering lost data. It’s a good strategy to use no more than 60-70% of your hard drive’s capacity so you can recover your data in case you lose it.
• Do not defrag your files because it will relocate your current files to the empty space and reduce the chances of recovery. Once the data is overwritten, you can never recover your lost files.
• Use good quality data recovery software to recover your lost data without losing any more. There is no point in using cheap or poor quality data recovery software and messing up the files that have been deleted. Read reviews of some renowned data recovery tools and decide which one is best suited for your data loss situation.

If you have lost photos or other audio and video files, you should look for photo recovery software and not generic software. It goes without saying that if your storage device is physically damaged, you should seek the services of experts in this field. If there is no physical damage, choosing the best data recovery product is a challenge.