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How to recover and restore deleted or damaged files (Step by Step)

If you've accidentally deleted a file or you have an office full of corrupted hard disks, there's no need to panic. It may still be possible to recover your lost data using a freeware utility as Jim Martin finds out.

by: IT Pro team
5 Jul 2011
Go to: How to recover and restore deleted or damaged files
  • Step 1: Download PC Inspector File Recovery

    Step 1: Download PC Inspector File Recovery

  • Step 2: Run PC Inspector

    Step 2: Run PC Inspector

  • Step 3: Select the drive you want to recover files from

    Step 3: Select the drive you want to recover files from

  • Step 4: Ensure you've selected the right drive

    Step 4: Ensure you've selected the right drive

  • Step 5: Scan the selected drive for deleted files

    Step 5: Scan the selected drive for deleted files

  • Step 6: Sort through the potentially recoverable files

    Step 6: Sort through the potentially recoverable files

  • Step 7: Select the files you want to recover

    Step 7: Select the files you want to recover

  • Step 8: Wait while your files are rescued

    Step 8: Wait while your files are rescued

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