Here's how they work. How to recover deleted files in Windows 10 or 11 1. Try the Recycle Bin first I'm sure you've already used the Recycle Bin to bring back a file.

How to recover permanently deleted files on Windows 10/11 without a backup If you didn’t already back up this crucial data, here are two methods that may provide relief.

AutoRecover is a Word feature that automatically saves temporary backups. It can help recover unsaved Word document on Windows 10/11, but only if it was turned on before the file was lost.

See There are no Previous Versions available message? Enable Previous Versions to recover files on Windows via File History or Task Scheduler.

If your PC is operating perfectly right now, great! But getting ahead of any future PC fiascos with a recovery drive may save you from a major tech-induced headache later.