why doesnt windows have the ability to restore deleted files?

why do i have to pay for so many different softwares that all do the same thing?
it seems like a simple process of going through cache to find recoverable files, but windows dont have that!

 

Windows uses the Recycle Bin in lieu of delete restoration. My assumption is they would rather not get people in the habit of expecting files to be able to be restored. Since the file is gone as soon as data is written in its place, it's a hit-or-miss process that shouldn't be relied on. The recycle bin, on the other hand, provides the ability to remove unwanted files while keeping them on the disk until it is sure they are unneeded. Unlike restore utilities it's guaranteed to be effective.

However, Recuva is a good free program to keep around in case you accidentally empty the recycling bin.

 

The same reason that Apple changes all of their connectors for all of their devices with every new product release, thus requiring you to buy all new accessories and adapters/connectors.

The same reason Microsoft charges people for a Win7 upgrade when they should be begging us to take it for free as payment for even having to deal with Vista.

Since we're on the topic, I've had good luck with this for file recovery (and it's FREE) http://www.piriform.com/recuva

and even better luck with "Easeus Data Recovery" software, though you do have to pay for it.

 

because you delete certain files so that mommy and daddy don't find out

Buy an external hard drive and back up your files. BE HAPPY!

 

Some versions of Vista and Windows 7 have a feature called Previous Versions that allows you to restore deleted data for a while after it has been purged. It is a real lifesaver - most of the time, you don't need it, but when you do, you really need it.

 

Windows can restore deleted files. Just drag them out of the recycle bin.

Oh yeah, and quit holding down shift while you delete files. Problem solved.

 

Exactly. Why must Windows have a Recycle Bin for the Recycle Bin?

If you really did somehow move a file to the Recycle Bin by accident, and then emptied the Recycle Bin by accident as well, Recuva, as mentioned earlier, is a good option.

 

outlook has that (but i know, it's terrible )

 

thats what recycle bin is for. check in your settings (recycle bin>properties ) for the recycle bin size, thats how much you can delete before it starts dumping the old stuff. save some operating time and turn off the delete confirmation. stuff just goes straight to the bin, you know where to look for deleted stuff.
@wattrone: you get my vote for the 'most off topic answer'

 

Many members already (good) answered why Windows does (not) have the ability to restore deleted files. I 2nd, 3rd, 4th ... that the Recycle Bin is doing an excellent job in holding the deleted files until you are having 2nd thought about zapping them for good.

You mentioned about "cache" which is more or less storage of browsing activities. If this is the case, just make sure that you leave your browser settings to not empty the cache when you are done.

cheers ...

 

He?
I delete files they get moved to the "deleted objects folder" - I empty that they are pretty much gone.
Also because they are part of a large file - so file recovery software won't help.



And whoever said "hit and miss" - SSDs, I believe data is lost once overwritten once.

 

Sure, Windows has recycle bin ect ect, but i think the guy is talking about accidentally deleted files which can occur to anyone.. and since the possibility to restore them sometimes is there, then he is obviously just wondering why theres no recover feature built into windows.

well i dont know, microsoft works in mysterious ways

 

Aren't there like plenty of free ones floating around?

I don't see the reason for Microsoft to write one when far superior ones are floating around the ecosystem for free.

Download yourself a copy of Hiren's BootCD. It's ez for a noob to use and contains plenty of free utilities to constitute as an adequate rescue CD.

 

Well as the saying goes, "You have to pay for your mistakes."

Look up shadow copy if you have Vista or 7. I think I remember seeing a recover files using shadow copy on how to geek site.