{"id":60255,"date":"2022-01-19T10:22:51","date_gmt":"2022-01-19T18:22:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/\/?p=60255"},"modified":"2026-03-19T06:43:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T13:43:52","slug":"how-to-recover-lost-or-deleted-photos-from-your-windows-hard-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/en-ca\/blog\/how-to-recover-lost-or-deleted-photos-from-your-windows-hard-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Recover Lost Or Deleted Photos From Your Windows\u2019 Hard Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Have you ever accidentally deleted an important photo you can\u2019t get back anymore? What if it’s your business or home photos, wedding or childhood memories, or pictures of a loved one?<\/p>\n

In our experience, users normally face such an accident while cleaning their computer for storage\/speed and end up deleting a folder containing important pictures (mostly without realizing it).<\/p>\n

In such a situation, files (including photos) may not get permanently deleted (initially)<\/i> but go straight to your Windows\u2019 recycle bin. However, if you don\u2019t notice their disappearance but keep on using your computer, your chances of recovering your wanted files will only get worse.<\/p>\n

In order to successfully deal with such a situation, we have brought you some helpful tips to recover your deleted photos from a Windows Hard Drive without any hassle!<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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Ways to Recover Deleted Photos from a Computer<\/b><\/h2>\n

Recover from the Trash Bin<\/b><\/h3>\n

The first place you should be searching for your deleted photos is your computer\u2019s Recycle Bin\/Trash Bin. When you accidentally press the delete button on your keyboard, the system doesn\u2019t permanently delete it; instead, it sends it to the recycle bin.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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If you\u2019re quick enough to realize some photos are missing on your computer, go to the recycle bin and restore them.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how you do it:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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1. First, double-click the recycle bin folder on your computer desktop.<\/h4>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t
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2. Search for deleted photos in the recycle bin; select and restore them to the original location once you find them.<\/h4>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t
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Try Backup and Restore option<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you have a habit of backing up your data using the Windows backup feature, chances of finding your pictures in a previous backed up version are high.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how you can try getting your deleted photos using the backup and restore option.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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1. Click on the \u201cStart\u201d button and search \u201cControl Panel,\u201d then click \u201cSystem and Maintenance\u201d and choose \u201cBackup and Restore.\u201d<\/h4>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t
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2. If you use Windows backup regularly, a list of most recent backups will appear, and you can choose the latest backup to recover deleted photos and other files.<\/h4>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t
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Recover Deleted Photos from your Windows File History
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File History<\/a> is another powerful Windows-backed feature that helps you recover deleted photos on your computer. It\u2019s available in both Windows 8 and Windows 10 versions.<\/p>\n

File History in Windows automatically backs up all your data once activated; be it photos, documents, or videos. Therefore, recovering your pictures with File History is extremely easy in case photos are permanently deleted from your computer.<\/p>\n

Follow the below steps to recover your deleted files using the Windows File History feature:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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1. First of all, go to the location in your computer where photos were deleted, and in the Windows search box, type \u201cRestore your files with File History<\/b>.\u201d<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t
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2. In the search bar, enter the name of the file\/folder you\u2019re looking for and press Enter. You\u2019ll see versions of files and folders that you can recover.<\/h4>\n

3. Select the files and folders you want to restore to their original locations, and press the Restore button.<\/h4>\n

4. You can restore your files to a different location than the original by holding down or right-clicking the Restore button, clicking Restore To<\/b>, and then selecting the new restore location.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n
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Note: This feature <\/span>i<\/span>s only available in Windows 8 and 10. So, if you\u2019re still using an old Windows version, you\u2019ll need to upgrade it to the latest version to be able to use this feature.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t

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If You Store on Cloud, Connect with Your Provider
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There are many cloud storage options you have these days to backup your important photos, documents, and videos. And it\u2019s always recommended to store your important data at multiple locations to minimize the chances of data loss.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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If you happen to lose data which may contain your lost photos as well, you can always connect with your cloud storage provider to restore your backup which will bring your lost photos back. <\/span><\/p>\n

Major Causes of Data Loss
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Data loss often occurs due to reasons that are beyond your control. However, you can still prevent data loss through technical knowledge and tools. Following are a few common reasons for unprecedented data loss.<\/p>\n