HELP! How can I get back some files I just deleted?

[Vesayen]

I know there are ways to recover surface files if you just deleted them.... how? Help!

If it means anything-the files I want to recover have the same name/directory as files that exist... it deleted them then reinstalled the files to the same location.

Amoung them was my only copy of my diablo 2 expansion cd key!

[reds4ever]

keep HD use to a minimum until someone give you an answer.

[Mercator]

If you deleted them via the recycle bin, this simple utility will suffice:

http://www3.telus.net/mikebike/RESTORATION.html

[JimmyCracksCorn]

Originally posted by Mercator
If you deleted them via the recycle bin, this simple utility will suffice:
http://www3.telus.net/mikebike/RESTORATION.html

And if that doesn't work, look for this on your favorite P2P program:

http://www.ontrack.com/easyrecoveryprofessional/

This little app has saved my ass on a number of occassions.

[Kuciwalker]

Format your C: drive.

[Colonâ„¢]

No, don't listen to him! Hack into IP 127.0.0.1, and format that computer's HD.

[Whoha]

stop using that harddrive, if it is C: then stop using all programs on it. install a retrieval utility on a different harddrive, and scan C, with some luck you may get your files back. the latest filesystem is not friendly to file deletion and recovery, but if you have an ancient POS like I do you are in good shape.

edit:by all programs I meant all programs, close your browser you bozo

[reds4ever]

Originally posted by Whoha
stop using that harddrive, if it is C: then stop using all programs on it. install a retrieval utility on a different harddrive, and scan C, with some luck you may get your files back. the latest filesystem is not friendly to file deletion and recovery, but if you have an ancient POS like I do you are in good shape.

edit:by all programs I meant all programs, close your browser you bozo

I'm sure I just said that

[Vesayen]

I realized I did not delete it but overwrite it...nothing I can do .

[loinburger]

A related question: How do I get data off of the platters on a hard drive whose head has crapped out?

[Kuciwalker]

Pay someone a lot of money, probably.

[Bugs ****ing Bunny]

Originally posted by loinburger
A related question: How do I get data off of the platters on a hard drive whose head has crapped out?

Go to your command prompt.

Type "C:\abracadabra".

[Dis]

why did you delete the files if you needed them?