How Easy is it to Recover Deleted Files from Windows 8

Recovering deleted files from any operating system whether it is Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP or any other Linux based OS, is always difficult and can loosen up the screws of your mind. So, being the latest OS, here let's discuss an easy way that defines how is it possible to recover deleted files from Windows 8.

It is always important to know the root cause of any problem to find a solution and I'm here will start with the causes of file deletion in Windows 8 and other operating systems.

• Accidental or Intentional deletion of files by anyone who uses the computer.
• Using un-appropriate program to remove the temporary/unused or less important files from the computer.
• Making frequent copying/moving of files from one location to other & stopping the process abruptly.
• Formatting or deletion of the hard drive partition/volume.
• Overwriting the files with same name but with different actual data.
• Drive inaccessibility due to file system corruption or failure.
• Sometimes, restoring Windows to a previous restore point may also cause the deletion of newly created files from the system.
• Malware and virus attack which deletes the directory structure may also be a result of data inaccessibility.

One more thing that is applicable to Windows 8 only is, when you select any file and accidentally press the delete button, the file gets removed from that location without any delete confirmation. Though, this is only the temporary deletion (moved to recycle bin) of data and the confirmation option can be enabled from the recycle bin settings. But still, many of us like to keep the recycle bin clean by using any program such as Ccleaner or any manually. And, if this is the case, the file is permanently deleted from the Windows 8 drive and you will definitely need a recovery tool to get back those files or the data.

Though there is improved data security & safety features such as File History in Windows 8 can be used to take frequent and secure backup of all your data automatically. The integrated Microsoft security essentials helps prevent from any malware or virus attack & so. But still being an Operating System, you can't ignore it of being prone to data loss.

It is almost impossible for you to recover the deleted files without using any software program unless you are enough technical to understand the file system & storage structure in deep. But there is nothing to worry because there are lots of choices available to you, just download a good file recovery software and get your files back. The reason you might be worrying is that these software are not freely available. So, let me make it clear that there are few free data recovery tools available out there as mentioned in an article by lifehacker.

But, still many times it's been observed that free tools aren't able to recover all the files and intact. One more reason the free recovery software might disappoint you that none of are well tested with Window 8, at least by the Windows 8 users. You are free to use any tool but remember that a paid software application to recover deleted files in Windows 8 can turn out to be more effective, efficient of great use.

So, it's easy enough to recover the files from Windows 8 if you have the right knowledge.

One most important thing I would like to say that “Why become a victim of data loss?” while you can easily make your data safe by applying some simple steps like utilizing the Windows 8 file history feature, making the clones of hard drives, keeping your important files out of the reach of children, using a premium Anti-virus software and evaluating your hardware performance on regular basis.

That's enough I think, In fact I'm sure.