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How to recover deleted files from a pc or media storage device
Stop using the device.
Once you realize that important files have been deleted from your pc or media storage device it is imperative that you stop using that device. If you continue using the device, the deleted files could be overwritten and become harder to recover.
This is especially true if files are saved to the drive or device you need to recover files from. Download data recovery software that is reputable and can be trusted.