People store and hold on to photos and videos not only for entertainment purpose, but to walk down the memory lane. They hold much more importance and are often a priceless possession. The majority uses personal computer and laptop to store these photos and videos, that is prone to deletion and are permanently lost because no device lives forever. If your photos and videos matter a lot to you, then losing them is nothing short of the worst nightmare, but they can be restored if the damage is not permanent.
Yes, you can restore deleted videos on Windows if you have accidentally lost them, and here are 3 simple methods to do it.
Restoring From Recycle Bin
There is a high chance that your deleted video is stored in the Recycle Bin if you have not permanently deleted it from your system. Rush to check the folder and see if it’s there, and if you find the video sitting there, with simple steps, you can restore it to its original position.
- Open the “Recycle Bin” on your Desktop or Start Menu.
- Left-click on the file or folder you want to restore.
- Click on the “Restore” option, and the next moment you will have your deleted video or folder in its original position.
Also, to avoid accidentally losing your files and videos, you can create a confirmation dialogue to get a pop-up every time you delete the file deliberately or accidentally.
Restore from Windows File Recovery
Windows File Recovery is an effective way to restore your deleted videos and has the power to do rigorous research throughout the system to locate the deleted files, including SSD and USB drive. You can opt for two modes: Regular Mode and Extensive Mode.
In Regular mode, you can recover the file that you have deleted recently, while in Extensive Mode, you can expand the research and look for the files you have deleted a while ago, like a couple of days ago.
Restore from File History
This option is not possible on every Windows version and is only available on Windows 8.1, 10, and 11. File History backup saves copies of the videos and other files in network storage, and this is the solution you should look for after you have failed to retrieve the videos from the Recycle Bin. With a few steps, you can get your video back.
- Open “Windows Search Bar” and type “Restore Your Files with File History.”
- Find the file you want to restore.
- Click on the “Version of the file” and then “Restore.”
You can either keep the original folder or drag the file to a new location.
These methods will only be helpful if you have not deleted the video permanently and it is staying in your system.