How to Recover Deleted DVD Files
Accidentally deleting a file is a common mistake in using computers. A deleted DVD file, even one emptied from the recycle bin, can still be on a computer, but retrieving the file requires a bit of luck. According to Lifehacker.com, files are erased from the hard drive when you select to delete, but the area is marked with a tag that notifies the computer it is okay to overwrite this part of the hard drive.
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Stop working on the computer. Anytime your computer writes data onto the hard drive from the time the file has been deleted a chance exists that the data has been lost forever.
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Check the "Recycle Bin." All deleted files are sent to the recycle bin, so unless you've already emptied the recycle bin, the file should be in there.
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Download or purchase a free recovery tool. Free, user-friendly programs for Windows are plentiful, such as Uneraser, PC Inspector File Recovery and Restoration (see Resources). According to Lifehacker.com, a $99 program called Data Rescue II is the only program available for the Apple operating system.
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Install and start your file recovery software.
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Scan your computer to detect any files that have been deleted but are still on the hard drive. Some programs will sort the list of recoverable files by their file type, so look for any DVD format, such as .wav or .mpeg.
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Recover any mistakenly deleted DVD files. Consult your programs product manual if it does not recover the file correctly.
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