How to Retrieve Shift Deleted Files and Folders?

“My desktop hard drive was filled with many junk data and I wanted to remove all of them. So I started removing unwanted and duplicate files and folders using Shift + Delete keys rather than traditional way of moving it to Recycle Bin. In this process, I have mistakenly erased a folder containing backup files and ruined my day. Now, what should I do to get back deleted folder files; please guide me with suitable solution?”

If you have engaged in any of these instances and erased data using Shift – Delete key combination then stop using the computer for any kind of data activities. Chances of recovering deleted files and folders are always good if data overwriting is avoided on the drive from which data has been removed. This is usually because files that are erased from computer using shift + delete keys will be masked from user access as the operating system cannot find them. File system will lose access information of erased files and folders, thus making the files unavailable. Such files will get delete tag and its memory will marked as empty space so that operating system can use this memory for storing any data. Hence, if data overwriting is avoided completely, it becomes easy to get back shift deleted files and folders using alternative methods.

Most common scenarios that causes file deletion beyond manual recovery apart from Shift + delete option:

  • Use of Command Prompt
  • Enabling Recycle Bin with the option, “Don’t move files to Recycle Bin. Remove files immediately when deleted.”
  • Removing data from removable storage components on computer
  • Deletion of large sized files and folders which exceed Recycle Bin size limit
  • Installing third party junk removal freeware on system

If files are deleted in these conditions then it doesn’t remain in Recycle Bin to support manual recovery. Hence, it is advised to take advantage of some useful software like Deleted file recovery software to get back shift deleted or permanently deleted folder files.

Useful features of shift deleted data recovery software:

Yodot File Recovery application is genuinely built to support file recovery on Windows computer. This program can perform restoration of vivid file types like doc, xls, ppt, pdf, txt, jpeg, png, zip, rar, eml and so on with utmost ease. In addition, this utility can retrieve permanently deleted large files that are removed from Recycle Bin or from other external storage devices like pen drive, memory stick, portable hard disk etc. Also, it supports recovery of deleted files and folders from storage devices formatted with FAT32, NTFS, NTFS5, FAT16, ExFAT and ReFS file systems. Along with erased data, this program is capable of restoring lost, hidden or missing files and folders with much ease. It is very easy to install and run the application on Windows OS based PCs and laptops like Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Server 2008 and 2003.

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Steps to extract files and folders after shift delete:

  • Download the software on your Windows computer in a fresh partition (apart the one from where files and folders are erased)
  • Install and run the utility according to given instructions
  • In main screen click on ‘Deleted File Recovery’ option and next select the logical drive from which files and folders are erased
  • Moving on, allow the software to scan selected logical drive thoroughly
  • Scanned result will be placed in two different view types called ‘Data View’ and ‘File Type View’
  • To know actual results, click on ‘Show Deleted’ button at the top of the window and glance at all shift deleted files
  • To confirm the recovery results, view any recovered media file using Preview option
  • Now, save recovery session and activate product key to get access to recovered files
  • Choose a destination to save restored files and folders in same folder structure and finish the process

Precautionary Measures:

  • Do not use shift delete keys to erase files and folders in bulk
  • Backup essential files and folders regularly to avoid accidental deletion

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