How to Recover Deleted Files From Window XP

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If you delete a file in Windows XP, even from the Recycling Bin, it’s not gone forever. The file’s directory entry is changed so its disk space is available for other programs. As long as you have available hard drive space, you should be able to recover the files with the right utility program. You may find that your deleted files are unavailable in the Recycle Bin. This means the Bin’s “INFO” file has been damaged, but it is still possible to recover the files.

To recover your lost files on windows XP, please follow below methods:
One: Use Wiserecovery to recover the lost files.
WiseRecovery is the best data recovery software that has helped so many people to recover deleted or lost files in a few easy steps. Many people use it to get back their important files.Following steps will tell you how to recover with Wiserecovery:
  • 1. Download Wiserecovery and install it to your computer.
  • 2. Choose the drive to start scanning.
  • 3. After scanning, your lost files will be shown in the main window of WiseRecovery.
Two: Recover the lost files from recycle bin.
Most times, if you didn’t empty the recycle bin, the deleted files are still in recycle bin. You can get them back more easily. Please follow below steps:
  • 1. Click on the file if it is in the “Recycle Bin” and select “Restore”. This command reads the files original path from the “INFO” file, renames it and restores its directory entry.
  • 2. Look for and restore the file elsewhere if the Recycle Bin’s “INFO” file was damaged. This causes the bin to appear empty when your file is there. In the Start command, go to “Find Files” or “Folders” or “Search” in Windows XP and then rename the deleted file once you’ve found it.
  • 3. Look for and restore the file elsewhere if the Recycle Bin’s “INFO” file was damaged. This causes the bin to appear empty when your file is there. In the Start command, go to “Find Files” or “Folders” or “Search” in Windows XP and then rename the deleted file once you’ve found it.
  • 4. Reboot the system after deleting the “INFO” file. Windows will create a new “INFO” file upon restarting and you may now find the files in the “Recycle Bin” now.