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[SOLVED] Recovering an Entire Folder You Accidentally Deleted While Organizing Files

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While organizing files you accidentally delete an entire folder is frustrating. There are various techniques to retrieve these accidentally deleted directories. Hard drives often fail and create this difficulty. Consider a recent Windows 10 user who had this issue. They failed to retrieve the destroyed folder. One approach offers system repair.


Use professional data recovery software if erased folders are vital and cannot be retrieved. Let's examine the five greatest ways to restore accidentally deleted files.

Method 1: Recover folders/files using software

Imagine recovering a wide variety of data with 99.7% success when folders are accidentally destroyed. WinfrGUI, a free data recovery tool, does this. This strong data recovery program can recover pictures, movies, audio, and documents. With a few clicks, this program can recover erased files. File recovery is supported for SSD hard drives, USB flash drives, and pen drives. WinfrGUI supports NTFS, FAT, exFAT, and ReFS file systems on Windows 10 1901.04 or above. It retrieves files from cameras, PCs, flash drives, and USB memory cards. Steps to utilise this recovery tool:

  • Select the file location and click "Find missing information".
  • Use the "path" or "type" attribute to find deleted or missing files on the left panel after scanning. Use "filter" to discover deleted files.
  • Save restored files by clicking "Recover". Choose OneDrive or Google Drive instead of the original location.

Method 2: Restore folders/files from the recycle bin

Have you ever mistakenly removed all folders when organising files? If you haven't used the "Shift + Delete" command or emptied the recycle bin, you might try to restore these deleted files or folders. Recover lost data with these steps:

  • Open the recycle bin desktop icon by double-clicking.
  • Find the necessary directories or file names.
  • To save crucial files and folders, right-click the folder and select "Restore".

Method 3: Restore folders/files from previous versions

Data from a prior version may be recovered quickly and efficiently with a recovery point. To restore accidentally deleted folders/files from prior versions, follow these steps:

  • Create a folder with the same name as the deleted file.
  • Right-click the file and choose "Restore previous version".
  • Select the latest modified folder from prior versions.
  • To recover the file, click "Restore".

Method 4: Restore folders/files using file history

File history in Windows 10 is useful for backing up folders. It can easily retrieve accidentally lost files when organising directories. Here are the steps:

  • Type "Control Panel" into the search box. Choose "System and Security" from search results.
  • Select "File history" and "Recover files with file history".
  • Choose "Recover Personal Files" and the file or folder to recover.
  • Select "Restore" to return recovered folders. To save restored files somewhere, click "Reset" > "Restore to".

Method 5: Restore folders/files from backup and recovery

If you have deleted all your folders while organizing files, don't panic. You can still recover deleted files using the backup and restore function available in the Windows 7 operating system. Follow these steps:

  • Type "Control Panel" in the search bar and select "System and Security" > "Backup and Restore (Windows 7)".
  • In the Recovery tab, select the "Recover My Files" option.
  • Use the search function to find the file you want to recover.

You can restore the recovered folders to the original location or choose a different location.

You must periodically back up your files and folders to avoid data loss. Everyone can accidentally delete all folders when organising data, thus a robust backup plan is essential. Backup Windows 11 files using Windows backup and recovery, cloud drive solutions, Windows file history, or external hard drives.

Finally, organising files often results in mistakenly removing a folder. Recovering erased files requires proper approaches. Backups are the initial step in file recovery. Without backups, the preceding methods can retrieve your files. Due to its security, speed, efficiency, dependability, and longevity, WinfrGUI is the ideal option.

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FAQs: Recovering Erroneously Deleted Folders

How can I recover files after using Ctrl+Z?

WinfrGUI can help you recover files even after using Ctrl+Z manually. Follow these steps:

  • Open File Explorer and navigate to the previous folder where the file was located.
  • Right-click on the folder and select "Undo deletion".
  • Your recently deleted files should be restored using Ctrl+Z.

Are erased files permanently gone?

Files sent to the recycle bin and then deleted are permanently removed from Windows. These files cannot be retrieved without data recovery software.

How can Windows 10 retrieve accidentally deleted files?

Windows 10 sends accidentally deleted files to the recycle bin. Follow these methods to restore them:

  • Right-click on the recycle bin and select "Open".
  • Search for the deleted files and choose to restore them.
  • Click "Restore" in the address bar to move them back to their original location.


By following these steps and using the recommended tools, you can successfully restore accidentally lost folders and data. Remember to regularly back up your important data to avoid data loss.

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Chris Bates

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