How to Recover Missing/Lost Files From Windows 8.1?

Written by Lucy John on April 13, 2023

Wondering how to recover lost or deleted files from your Windows 8.1 system? Don't worry, you have landed on the right article. This article will provide you a quicker way to restore your lost or deleted files from Windows 8.1 computer using Yodot File Recovery software. Download and try this tool for free...

“Several files are missing from my Windows 8.1 computer have been missing since yesterday. I have searched those files using the ‘search’ command,’ but they are nowhere in my Windows 8.1 computer. Please, help me to get back the missing files from my Windows 8.1 computer as I have not maintained their backup, assuming that those files are safe on my Windows 8.1 computer. Waiting for reply.”

Windows operating systems 8 and 8.1 have gained popularity within a short period. With Windows 8.1 computer, you can pin your favorite applications, folders, profiles, games, websites, etc., and arrange them according to your need. The best feature of the Windows 8.1 system is that you can see the taskbar in every window you open, and you need not visit the desktop to look for the taskbar.

Also, you need not go to the control management panel to uninstall any program as in Windows 8.1 system; you can right-click on the app and select “Uninstall” to permanently remove the app from your computer. So all in one, Windows 8.1 is the best operating system that meets your requirements. But sometimes few files go missing from your Windows 8.1 computer for unexpected causes, as mentioned in the below section.

What are the Reasons for Losing Data From Windows 8.1 System?

• Using Windows 8.1 computer to download the file from unauthorized websites could make it virus-infected, and you will automatically lose specific files.
• Missing files occur when you fail to complete any action, like copying or moving files due to power failure or abrupt shutdown of a Windows 8.1 computer.
• Sometimes software malfunction on Windows 8.1 computer may result in losing a few files from your Windows 8.1 computer.

Windows 8.1 File Recovery Software:

Stop using Windows 8.1 PC soon after you realize that few precious files because Windows 8.1 system keeps space free in which missing files are present. If you add new files, then that will eventually occupy the free space with new file content, which means overwriting. Once the space is overwritten, you will never be able to regain data from it. Hence download secured Yodot File Recovery software to retrieve files you lost from Windows 8.1 computer. The software restore your files from any device; it works quickly and smoothly.

Along with missing files, it even gives the option to regain deleted files and folders from not only Windows 8.1 system but also from other desktop/laptop hard drives running with Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, 7, XP, Vista, server 2003 and 2008 operating systems.

Moreover, this software is 100% safe and free from viruses ensuring no modification or alternation of files in your Windows 8.1 computer during the missing file recovery process.

Steps to Recover Missing/Deleted Files from Windows 8.1 System:

• First, download Yodot File Recovery software and install it to your Windows 8.1 system.
• Run the software and then choose the Lost File Recovery option to restore missing files.
• This application now shows available drives present in your Windows 8.1 computer.
• Choose the drive from where you want to regain your files.
• Let it scan, and once the scanning gets completed, it will present you with the list of recoverable file types.
• Select the files you want to retrieve, or click the Skip option to select all files by default.
• Use “Data View” and “File Type View” to easily Preview the files.
• Finally, Save recovered files in a desired location other than source one.

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