How to Recover Files Lost During Cut And Paste?

Written by Lucy John on May 05, 2023

“Hi, I transferred a folder, which contains 4GB worth of photos and files to a USB drive by cutting and pasting. Once the transfer reached about 85%, by mistake I canceled it. Several files went missing as a result. Can a cut file be recovered? If yes, how do I recover cut files? Thanks in advance.”

Yes, you can recover files lost during cut and paste. The Cut and Paste command seems like a very easy method to transfer files from one device to another, but what if an unexpected disaster happens? Can using the ctrl + Z shortcut undo the Cut and Paste file operation?

“Hi, I transferred a folder, which contains 4GB worth of photos and files to a USB drive by cutting and pasting. Once the transfer reached about 85%, by mistake I canceled it. Several files went missing as a result. Can a cut file be recovered? If yes, how do I recover cut files? Thanks in advance.”

Yes, you can recover files lost during cut and paste. The Cut and Paste command seems like a very easy method to transfer files from one device to another, but what if an unexpected disaster happens? Can using the ctrl + Z shortcut undo the Cut and Paste file operation?

Step-By-Step Instructions To Recover Cut Files:

• Download the Yodot File Recovery and install the software to your desktop / laptop.
• Click on the “Lost File Recovery” option to extract cut folders on Windows hard drive.
• Choose the partition from where cut folders are to be restored.
• This application scans and lists outs lost cut folders from the selected hard drive partition.
• You can mark required folders using “Data View” or “File Type View” options.
• Finally, save selected folders on desired destination location on Windows hard drive, but not to the same partition from where folders are rescued.

Method 2: How to recover files from cut and paste using File History?

To use this method, you should have enabled File history in Windows 10. You can check it by going to the settings

• Search for file history in Windows and click on Restore your files with File history.
• Select a drive where you want to keep the file history’s backup and click Turn on and enable it.
• Click Run Now under your selected drive to start the process and immediately back up your files.

Method 3: Recovering Cut Files From OneDrive Backup

You can recover files from your OneDrive account if you lose them during a cut and paste operation. It is important to make sure that the OneDrive backup of the folder where the deleted file was located is in place before you attempt file recovery.

If the steps below were completed before the accidental deletion, then you will be able to recover your file:

• In the settings of the OneDrive client, under the Backup tab, choose to Manage back up.
• You can choose to back up your Desktop, Documents, and/or Pictures. Choose the combination of these options that you want and then hit Start back up.

Method 4: Recover Data Lost in Cut and Paste Using Previous Versions.

Previous versions are copies of folders and files it saves automatically as a part of Windows backup created by file history; if you want to recover data lost in cut and paste, you must ensure that a restore point or file history is configured.

Follow the below steps to learn more about recovering files lost during cut and paste.

• Select the folder where your lost and cut files were saved on the pc and click on Restore previous versions.
• Select the version you wish to return from the list of previous versions available on the Previous Versions tab and click on Restore.

Note: If you failed to recover using the above mentioned DIY methods you can try to recover cut files using Cloud backup as the steps are mentioned below give it a try if not you can rely on our professional recovery software like Yodot file recovery.

Method 5: Recover Cut Paste Lost Files Using Cloud Backup(If you have one)

Are you using a cloud storage service like OneDrive, Dropbox, or Google Drive? If so, you can recover Cut Paste files that were accidentally lost during a Cut and Paste operation by implementing the following steps:

• Log in to the service using a browser. Do not sync the local app to avoid losing the cloud version.
• Find the lost files and save them on your computer.

The above-mentioned manual method will help you to recover data lost in cut and paste in most situations. In case the file was deleted permanently, you need professional recovery software like Yodot File Recovery.

Conclusion:

Losing your files after cutting and pasting can be tough, but recovering them is possible. You can always rely on Yodot File Recovery software for quick and easy recovery if the DIY methods have failed you. Also, it's important to protect your data by regularly backing it up in today's digital world.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do you restore Cut and Paste files?

To restore Cut and Paste files, check the original location or destination folder. If the files are not found, check the Recycle Bin or use data recovery software like Yodot File Recovery. Act quickly and regularly backup your files to prevent data loss.

2. Does Cut and Paste Delete files?

Cut and Paste operations do not delete files. However, there are scenarios where Cut and Paste can result in file loss or deletion, such as accidentally pasting the file into the wrong folder or overwriting an existing file. If the operation is interrupted due to a power failure or system crash, it can also lead to file loss.

3. What happens if cut and paste gets interrupted?

Cut and paste interruption may cause data loss, as the cut file may not be successfully transferred and result in losing the files that are cut from your folder. So it is always recommended to back up files before performing Cut and Paste operations to avoid data loss.

4. Where are cut and copied data temporarily stored?

When you cut or copy files, it's temporarily stored in the computer's clipboard, a temporary storage in the computer's memory. Once you paste the data into a new location, it's removed from the clipboard, and the clipboard is cleared for new data.

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