{"id":10967,"date":"2017-09-15T04:51:21","date_gmt":"2017-09-15T04:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=10967"},"modified":"2021-02-24T10:58:21","modified_gmt":"2021-02-24T10:58:21","slug":"recover-erased-pdf-file-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/recover-erased-pdf-file-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Recover Deleted PDF File in Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Have you lost PDF Files in Windows? Are you looking for ways to get back lost PDF files? PDFs often contain critical information, losing which can be disastrous.<\/p>

While backups can save from such situations, many users often don’t have one in a usable state. Data recovery is a complex process, and the possibility of PDF file recovery depends on factors like how promptly you acted after losing a PDF file and what tools or process were used.<\/p>

The 5 Steps to Recover Deleted PDF File in Windows<\/h2>

Step 1: Stop Using the System or the Drive Immediately<\/strong><\/p>

This is important to prevent overwriting of deleted PDF files, which otherwise can cause PDF file corruption and permanent loss beyond recovery. In other words, the more you use the system or drive after a PDF file is lost or deleted, the lesser will be the chances of recovering the PDF file.<\/p>

Step 2: Check Recycle Bin<\/strong><\/p>

When a file is deleted from the PC, it is sent to Recycle Bin—unless you used Shift+Delete or software to wipe the PDF file. You can restore such deleted files from the Recycle Bin in a few clicks.<\/p>

  1. Open Recycle Bin folder and locate the PDF file that was accidentally deleted<\/li>
  2. Use the search bar to find the deleted PDF file quickly<\/li>
  3. Right-click on the PDF drive and choose ‘Cut.’<\/li><\/ol>
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    1. ‘Paste’ the file on the desktop or any desired location on the PC. You may also drag and drop the files from the Recycle Bin<\/li><\/ol>
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      Step 3: Check Your Backup Drives<\/strong><\/p>

      Login to your cloud storage drive or access the local backup to check for the lost PDF copy. Use search option on the cloud drive and in Windows File Explorer (for local backup) to quickly locate the PDF file and restore it.<\/p>

      However, if there isn’t any backup available, or the file is not found in your last backup, head to the next step.<\/p>

      Step 4: Restore From Previous Version<\/strong><\/p>

      File History is a feature in Windows that lets you recover lost files by restoring the folder or the entire drive volume (that contained the deleted files) to a previous time or date when the file was available on the drive.<\/p>

      The feature creates a shadow copy of everything stored on the selected drive.<\/p>