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How to Recover Deleted Files on Mac: 5 Proven Ways

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  • Опубликовано: 15 авг 2024
  • Need to recover deleted files on your Mac even from an emptied Trash? Here are 5 ways with step-by-step tutorials.
    Disk Drill for macOS: www.cleverfile...
    Download data recovery software here: www.cleverfile...
    Timestamps:
    Way 1: Recover files from a Trash Bin 01:10
    Way 2: Recover files using Time Machine 02:01
    Way 3: Data recovery software for Mac 02:54
    Way 4: Using Photos to recover file on Mac 04:26
    Way 4: Using Terminal to recover file on Mac 05:43
    Pro tip: Immediately stop using your Mac computer. As long as the files are not overwritten, there is a good chance that you can recover them.
    Method 1: The first place to look is still the Trash Bin
    To recover deleted files from Trash on Mac:
    1. Open the Trash Bin by clicking on its icon.
    2. Search for the file you suspect was deleted.
    3. If the file is found, right-click on the file and select the “Put Back” option.
    Method 2: Recover deleted files on Mac with Time Machine backup
    To restore permanently deleted files on macOS:
    Step 1. Connect the device that contains the Time Machine backup.
    Step 2. Launch Time Machine.
    Step 3. Open a Finder window in the location you last remember seeing the file.
    Step 4. Scroll back through Time Machine until the file appears in the Finder window.
    Step 5. Select the file and click Restore to recover it.
    Method 3: Use Third-Party Data Recovery Software
    To recover deleted files on Mac:
    Step 1. Launch Disk Drill.
    Step 2. Select the disk or partition that contained the lost files.
    Step 3. Click the Recover button to start scanning for deleted files.
    Step 4: Preview the recoverable files and choose a new location for them.
    Step 5: Choose the files you want to restore and click the Recover button.
    Tip: You can also use a free data recovery software for Mac like TestDisk.
    Method 4: Restore Photos & Multimedia Files on Mac Without Software
    Step 1. Open the Photos app and navigate to Recently Deleted.
    Step 2. This opens the recently deleted folder where you can attempt image recovery.
    Step 3. Select the photos or videos that you want to restore.
    Step 4. Click the Recover button to restore the files to their original location.
    Method 5: Recover Deleted Files Using Mac Terminal
    1. Launch the Terminal application.
    2. Enter the cd .Trash command.
    3. Type this command: mv xxx.xxx where xxx.xxx is the full filename and extension. Hit Return.
    4. Type Quit to exit the Terminal app.
    5. Open a Finder window and you should find the recovered data in its original location.
    Tip: It is a command line way to recover recently deleted files from your computer.
    Tutorial for reference:
    www.cleverfile...
    www.cleverfile...
    #macOS #recoverdeletedfiles

Комментарии • 281

  • @cleverfiles
    @cleverfiles  4 года назад +23

    Ways to Recover Deleted Files on Mac:
    01:10 Recover files from a Trash Bin
    02:01 Using Time Machine
    02:54 Data recovery software
    04:26 Using Photos
    05:43 Using Terminal

    • @llndazuker9336
      @llndazuker9336 4 года назад

      Setting si

    • @crying_hippy
      @crying_hippy 2 года назад

      I deleted 38gigs of videos I ned for court and thought I was deleting the documents folder but it was download folder. I'm broke too and can't afford recovery software, but I don't remember all the names of the video, just that they were deleted from downloads and I held control while deleting the trash to permanently delete them
      I dont see them in time machine and it was on, its not letting me scroll back except today, but I deleted them today, so I'm lost and now paranoid, what should I do?
      Thanks and God Bless

  • @justinhopps
    @justinhopps 3 года назад +20

    Thanks for NOT mentioning you have to pay for disk drill until i went in all the way to the end and realized it was hundreds of dollars😅

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Hi there! Sorry to hear about that. We apologize for any confusion around that. Disk Drill Basic gives you all the functions of data protection and scanning so that you can see which files can be recovered by the premium version.
      Disk Drill Basic for Windows allows free recovery of 500MB of your file(s) (total size). If you're experiencing any issues with this, please email us at help@cleverfiles.com for further assistance.

    • @sophwitchproject
      @sophwitchproject Год назад +1

      I just tried this too. One 270 MB file would be $90 to recover. No thanks

  • @PortalSpamOP
    @PortalSpamOP 3 года назад +2

    I deleted my whole desktop and emptied my mac trash bin without even knowning
    Is there any way u can bring it back?
    Pls help me😭

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Hi there! Every recovery case is unique and depends on thousands of parameters. Please refer to these guidelines for more information: www.cleverfiles.com/help/how-to-recover-lost-files-with-disk-drill-basic/
      If you require any further assistance, please feel free to reach out to us at help@cleverfiles.com

  • @andreajackson4764
    @andreajackson4764 3 года назад +13

    Child, you don't even know how grateful I am for your tutorial! Thank you!!!! 🙏🏾

  • @blackjackhammer21
    @blackjackhammer21 Месяц назад

    Thank you sooooooo much my friend. I actually bought software that didnt work. I never knew my Time Machine on my Mac had what I lost. Thank you again bc you saved my content that I thought was lost. Just subscribed to your channel.

  • @ehsan17
    @ehsan17 3 года назад +3

    How come it doesn't show deleted images from my MacBook pro's hard drive? it only shows existing files. I'm running Mac OS 11.0.1

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Sorry to hear about that. We're happy to investigate this further. Please contact us at help@cleverfiles.com

  • @anhi1680
    @anhi1680 3 года назад +6

    do any of these work if i accidentally saved a file (indesign) and want to go back to an older version of it? I don't use time machine and this is about my whole bachelor thesis 😓

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад +1

      Hi there! Every recovery case is unique and depends on thousands of parameters. Please refer to these guidelines for more information: www.cleverfiles.com/help/how-to-recover-lost-files-with-disk-drill-basic/
      If you require any further assistance, please feel free to reach out to us at help@cleverfiles.com

    • @user-no1di3sg4v
      @user-no1di3sg4v 2 года назад

      Nice thanks anyways
      But I got someone who helped me already and I told him I’m going to tell people about him his name is written up here there 👆👆 I suggest you contact Him .

  • @alina-m
    @alina-m 4 года назад +7

    Thank you for the detailed tutorial!
    I'll try to recover deleted files on my Mac with the second method.

  • @maereid1223
    @maereid1223 2 года назад +2

    THIS ACTUALLY WORKS! (I nearly missed my deadline I was crying to find this) *if you replaced a file* If you have a MacBook, go to the file you replaced, go to 'file', then go to 'browse version history) then at the side it'll show times you edited the file and you can choose the one you replaced.

    • @noellenafache2788
      @noellenafache2788 Год назад

      Hi, I replace my file by mistake but couldn't find the browse version history in file? can you help?

  • @sydneymurkins4650
    @sydneymurkins4650 3 года назад +2

    CleverFiles, i need help! I trashed an important file, emptied the trash and the restarted the computer and now i cannot find the file even when using a third-party data recovery software (DiskDrill and AnyRecover). Is there anything else i can do?

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Sorry to hear about that. We're happy to investigate this further. Please contact us at help@cleverfiles.com

  • @lordmattar963
    @lordmattar963 3 года назад +2

    I tried disk drill, seems that it found my lost folders but is telling me I can't recover them unless I pay money, is it free or no? I don't have that kind of money

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Hi there! We apologize for any confusion around that. Disk Drill Basic gives you all the functions of data protection and scanning so that you can see which files can be recovered by the premium version.
      Disk Drill Basic for Windows allows free recovery of 500MB of your file(s) (total size). If you're experiencing any issues with this, please email us at help@cleverfiles.com for further assistance.

  • @jaquittabaker1017
    @jaquittabaker1017 2 года назад +1

    I have tried all of these methods, and I still could not find the files
    Backstory: I was arranging folders and files around on my Mac. After I renamed a folder and then created a new folder inside the main folder. When I realized I had the new folder in the wrong place, I tried to move it to the parent folder. I received an error message (can't remember the message now). I attempted to move it again. When I looked in the new folder, all my images were gone.
    Can you help with this?

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  2 года назад

      Please, contact us at help@cleverfiles.comf for further assistance.

  • @ZigZagZo
    @ZigZagZo 3 года назад +2

    Hey! I used Disk Drill and allowed it to run a deep scan on my Mac's internal hard drive. It came up with all the files currently existing on the drive unfortunately none that were emptied from the trash. /:

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Sorry to hear about that. We're happy to investigate this further. Please contact us at help@cleverfiles.com

  • @lauraashley1350
    @lauraashley1350 2 года назад

    Can files be recovered with this software even if computer has been set back to factory settings??

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  2 года назад

      It depends. Please, scan your drive with the free version of Disk Drill to check.

  • @InelHNg
    @InelHNg 5 месяцев назад

    Hi! I thought I accidentally deleted my files, thus, the reason why I land on your channel, but it was informational nonetheless, thank you so much. Most importantly - where did you get your lamp??! I absolutely adore it. Is it avail in Amazon?

  • @jenelynvalencia3821
    @jenelynvalencia3821 3 года назад +4

    Hey man! You don't even know how thankful I am for your video. You saved my life as I accidentally deleted all my edited images.

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Happy to hear that! Thank you for the shout-out!

  • @fredericsw5031
    @fredericsw5031 2 года назад +3

    My goodness!!! Thank you so much, I thought I’ve lost a 40 minutes video, again thank you!

  • @jthompson6812
    @jthompson6812 3 года назад +2

    so i accidentally deleted imessages on my macbook. i havent done a backup recently. and i dont know what to do. is there anyway i can get them back????

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Hi there! Every recovery case is unique and depends on thousands of parameters. Please refer to these guidelines for more information: www.cleverfiles.com/help/how-to-recover-lost-files-with-disk-drill-basic/
      If you require any further assistance, please feel free to reach out to us at help@cleverfiles.com

  • @carlosalbarracin82
    @carlosalbarracin82 3 года назад +4

    Thanks mate! I recovered my files with Time Machine! Cheers.

  • @jonmcclay
    @jonmcclay 3 года назад +3

    You saved my life. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video.

  • @AdamBlaizeLives
    @AdamBlaizeLives 3 года назад +6

    I tried to recover a number of files and I was told that I had to pay to do so.

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Hi there! Sorry to hear about that. We apologize for any confusion around that. Disk Drill Basic gives you all the functions of data protection and scanning so that you can see which files can be recovered by the premium version.
      Disk Drill Basic for Windows allows free recovery of 500MB of your file(s) (total size). If you're experiencing any issues with this, please email us at help@cleverfiles.com for further assistance.

  • @PhilipCato
    @PhilipCato 3 года назад

    I accidentily deleted a vacation video of 29 min. I deleted it from the trash bin as well... i cant find it when i use disk drill. What am i doing wrong?

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Hi there! Every recovery case is unique and depends on thousands of parameters. Please refer to these guidelines for more information: www.cleverfiles.com/help/how-to-recover-lost-files-with-disk-drill-basic/
      If you require any further assistance, please feel free to reach out to us at help@cleverfiles.com

  • @Amdrag161
    @Amdrag161 Год назад +1

    this actually worked on the m1 chip thank you so much

  • @nobigdeal5634
    @nobigdeal5634 2 года назад +1

    Can i recover lost recordings from fl20 with diskdrill.

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  2 года назад

      Hi, Deep Scan works by reconstructing files and can only work with certain types of files (this is a limitation of the files themselves). You can see a full list of 350+ compatible file types here: www.cleverfiles.com/help/file-types/

  • @jassygeneration2870
    @jassygeneration2870 3 года назад +1

    Good morning pls I recorded my video files I shot on Red camera and they none of it was playing or importing into my timeline for edit I'm in tears right now 😭 please what can I do?

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Hi there! Sorry to hear about that. The only way to verify your files recoverability is to download Disk Drill Basic, run the scan, and preview the file(s) in question. If you managed to preview the file you needed to recover in a basic version, please email us at help@cleverfiles.com for further assistance. No preview just means that the file might be damaged or corrupt, it can be recovered, but it might need to be repaired.

    • @jassygeneration2870
      @jassygeneration2870 3 года назад +1

      @@cleverfiles thanks I will send an email

  • @user-dc7nu5on1b
    @user-dc7nu5on1b 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you for your detailed video. I am not sure what has happened on my MAC but I am literally missing a whole stack of files in one folder. Unfortunately, none of these things are working. I have no idea what happened to these files. :(

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  11 месяцев назад

      Please contact us at help@cleverfiles.com for further assistance.

  • @AliceAverina
    @AliceAverina 4 года назад +3

    Worked for me, I successfully recover deleted files (photos) from my Mac. Thanks!

  • @mpatmarshall
    @mpatmarshall 2 года назад +1

    could not follow this. what are teh steps for the last 2 methods?

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  2 года назад

      Sorry to hear about that. We're happy to investigate this further. Please contact us at help@cleverfiles.com

  • @champagnerose999
    @champagnerose999 3 года назад +1

    I’m so desperate the disk drill didn’t work out I’ll try hundred times but it won’t help… the display difference from where you show in this video 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Sorry to hear about that. We're happy to investigate this further. Please contact us at help@cleverfiles.com

  • @SimoneandPat
    @SimoneandPat 2 года назад +1

    Why does it want password and full access is this correct?

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  2 года назад

      Hello, for Disk Drill to scan your internal drive, it will require the approval of the system, thus why it asks for it. Please contact us at help@cleverfiles.com

  • @loquenosabiasdeldisenadorg9314
    @loquenosabiasdeldisenadorg9314 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for your tips, quick questions, so i did a portion for my hard drive (but this one had files in it) so i did the partition and i can not find the files in my external hard drive. Does that mind i can't recover it unless i use disk drill?

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Hi there! Every recovery case is unique and depends on thousands of parameters. Please refer to these guidelines for more information: www.cleverfiles.com/help/how-to-recover-lost-files-with-disk-drill-basic/
      If you require any further assistance, please feel free to reach out to us at help@cleverfiles.com

  • @jihyunlee4873
    @jihyunlee4873 3 года назад +1

    I reinstalled High Sierra bec I was having trouble booting up. After I reinstalled I got the set up screen. Does this mean I accidentally erased my hard drive? I used a bootable High Sierra that I purchased off Amazon and the seller recommended that I boot from the installer by pressing the option key. Afterwards I got taken to the set up screen. Can you help?

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Hi there! We apologize for any confusion around that. Disk Drill Basic gives you all the functions of data protection and scanning so that you can see which files can be recovered by the premium version.
      Disk Drill Basic for Windows allows free recovery of 500MB of your file(s) (total size). If you're experiencing any issues with this, please email us at help@cleverfiles.com for further assistance.

  • @teamfusion7218
    @teamfusion7218 3 года назад +2

    Hello, thank you for the video. I have accidentally moved a folder from my MacBook Pro Desktop into the trash and deleted the trash. I have tried Disk Drill 4 (the free version) and when I follow the steps, my trash does not even appear as one of the options to check. The trash bin is empty, I just need the folder back with the contents. I even tried the command method and that did not work. When using Disk Drill, a pop up window appears saying..." There's a chance to find more data. This storage device is locked by Apple's system integrity protection. Disk Drill features a Kernel extension that may be able to search beyond that protection. (Should I activate / allow permission? for this?). Any assistance or guidance would be appreciated.

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад +1

      Sorry to hear about that. We're happy to investigate this further. Please contact us at help@cleverfiles.com

    • @teamfusion7218
      @teamfusion7218 3 года назад

      @@cleverfiles thank you so much, I will email you with screen shots :)

    • @YenLChin
      @YenLChin Год назад

      @@cleverfiles I have the same issue, is this something that I can try?

  • @annaleahembrow9265
    @annaleahembrow9265 3 года назад +1

    Hi there if you could please help me out. I accidentally went to save a pages document onto my laptop (mac book pro) and accidentally hit the button where it says "would you like to replace this file" (cause it had the same name as another file) and I hit yes not knowing it deleted the document I wanted to save. Is there anyway to get this back. Please help, I need my document back.

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Hi there! Every recovery case is unique and depends on thousands of parameters. Please refer to these guidelines for more information: www.cleverfiles.com/help/how-to-recover-lost-files-with-disk-drill-basic/
      If you require any further assistance, please feel free to reach out to us at help@cleverfiles.com

  • @cinthyaalessandrapaauveliz3660
    @cinthyaalessandrapaauveliz3660 3 года назад +1

    One question, if I want to find a whole folder of files and it's not on the desktop, how would I write it? Sorry, I'm using translator 😖

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Sorry to hear about that. We're happy to investigate this further. Please contact us at help@cleverfiles.com

  • @yanxi3177
    @yanxi3177 4 года назад +1

    does disk drill only let you recover files after you downloaded the application? i deleted my files then downloaded disk drill and there's no guarantee recovery option and my file isn't showing up after the recovery scan

    • @cleverfileshelp2132
      @cleverfileshelp2132 4 года назад

      I am sorry to hear that your file isn't showing up. If you don't see a preview of a file in the basic version of Disk Drill - it cannot be recovered. The "guarantee recovery" option won't work if you downloaded the application after your files had been deleted. The good news is that you can protect your data going forward. You can find more details here: www.cleverfiles.com/help/guaranteed-recovery-faqs/

  • @oluwatobiakinrinmade4582
    @oluwatobiakinrinmade4582 2 года назад +1

    one question, is it free to use disk drill? Thanks for the video

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  2 года назад

      Hi there! We apologize for any confusion around that. Disk Drill Basic gives you all the functions of data protection and scanning so that you can see which files can be recovered by the premium version.
      Disk Drill Basic for Windows allows free recovery of 500MB of your file(s) (total size). If you're experiencing any issues with this, please email us at help@cleverfiles.com for further assistance.

  • @carolinecampelloarruda5022
    @carolinecampelloarruda5022 2 года назад +1

    thank you much!! it worked for me recovering with the software.

  • @wildcardbitchesss
    @wildcardbitchesss 3 года назад +1

    Can someone see my Google Chrome history after several days with these backup softwares, even if I had deleted all the search activity and passwords? I quit from a workplace, and I deleted all the activities from that computer which had neither Time Machine nor iCloud backups.

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Sorry to hear about that. We're happy to investigate this further. Please contact us at help@cleverfiles.com

  • @oxfordoxford6269
    @oxfordoxford6269 3 года назад +1

    Please tell me which method is used for recovery of chrome history on mac

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Hi there! Every recovery case is unique and depends on thousands of parameters. Please refer to these guidelines for more information: www.cleverfiles.com/help/how-to-recover-lost-files-with-disk-drill-basic/
      If you require any further assistance, please feel free to reach out to us at help@cleverfiles.com

  • @karolmolina1031
    @karolmolina1031 3 года назад +1

    For the terminal I'm getting a "command not found" when I type cd.trash

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Hi Karol, the command should be cd trash, not cd.trash, please let us know if you need further assistance.

  • @anjalibhandari3851
    @anjalibhandari3851 3 года назад +1

    Thank you. The only method that I could use was the last one but I forgot what my file was named :(

  • @prattyj5j5
    @prattyj5j5 Год назад

    Great video! Any idea how to recover a deleted iMovie project?

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  Год назад +1

      Please contact us at help@cleverfiles.com for further assistance.

  • @fernandes1431
    @fernandes1431 3 года назад +1

    I wanted to recover just one pages file on Mac at work but 1. the preview only shows pages icon so cant be sure and 2. I have to pay over $80 for a file I'm not even sure is the correct one.

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Sorry to hear about that. We're happy to investigate this further. Please contact us at help@cleverfiles.com

  • @AKCraftyAF
    @AKCraftyAF 3 года назад +1

    THANK YOU!! I thought I had lost my sons team State Champ photos (long story about accidental delete) but Disk Drill saved my sanity and the photos!! THANK YOU!!!

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Happy to hear that! Thank you for the shout-out!

  • @philfreemedia
    @philfreemedia 3 года назад +2

    This saved my life today. Thank you so much.

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад +1

      Happy to hear that! Thank you for the shout-out!

  • @hellogentleman9957
    @hellogentleman9957 3 года назад +1

    help in none of those it works does it mean that I los my 4 year Minecraft world?

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      So sorry to hear about that. Deep Scan works by reconstructing files and can only work with certain types of files (this is a limitation of the files themselves). Unfortunately, games files are not supported at this time. You can see a full list of 350+ compatible file types here: www.cleverfiles.com/help/file-types/

    • @hellogentleman9957
      @hellogentleman9957 3 года назад

      @@cleverfiles what happened to me is that I downloaded mods and then my game felt weird and I deleted every Minecraft file and re installed but im playing it and I don't have my world again

  • @YenLChin
    @YenLChin Год назад

    what if you dont remember the full file name? is there a way around it using the command line?

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  Год назад

      Please contact us at help@cleverfiles.com for further assistance.

  • @calingurung9279
    @calingurung9279 Год назад

    i thought. i save my ms word file and i turn off the laptop . when i opened there is no file at all .. would you please tell that can i recover the unsaved file or not.

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  Год назад

      It depends. Please, scan your drive with the free version of Disk Drill to check.

  • @catroyce
    @catroyce 3 года назад +1

    02:55 worked for me, thanks again 👍🏼

  • @MrAndyNich
    @MrAndyNich 3 года назад +2

    Everything pops up expect a trash folder in left with disk drill for mr.

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Sorry to hear about that. We're happy to investigate this further. Please contact us at help@cleverfiles.com

  • @ThatForte
    @ThatForte 3 года назад +1

    Hey, I just finished scanning my external hard drive using disk drill. Do we have to pay to recover all lost data?

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Hi there! We apologize for any confusion around that. Disk Drill Basic gives you all the functions of data protection and scanning so that you can see which files can be recovered by the premium version.
      Disk Drill Basic for Windows allows free recovery of 500MB of your file(s) (total size). If you're experiencing any issues with this, please email us at help@cleverfiles.com for further assistance.

    • @ThatForte
      @ThatForte 3 года назад +3

      @@cleverfiles I understand. However, I am a Mac user so I'm assuming there is no Disk Drill Basic for mac that allows free recovery? Ive been searching everywhere for help and slowly starting to give up...

  • @Bigmactrapn
    @Bigmactrapn 3 года назад +3

    bruh this cost money to recover my files, not everybody has 80 dollars just to throw away for 1 file man.

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Hi there! We apologize for any confusion around that. Disk Drill Basic gives you all the functions of data protection and scanning so that you can see which files can be recovered by the premium version.
      Disk Drill Basic for Windows allows free recovery of 500MB of your file(s) (total size). If you're experiencing any issues with this, please email us at help@cleverfiles.com for further assistance.

  • @aodvisions
    @aodvisions 3 года назад +1

    Im trying to to find videos I emptied from the Trash bin is that possible?? I don't see how to do it :(

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Hi there! Every recovery case is unique and depends on thousands of parameters. Please refer to these guidelines for more information: www.cleverfiles.com/help/how-to-recover-lost-files-with-disk-drill-basic/
      If you require any further assistance, please feel free to reach out to us at help@cleverfiles.com

  • @beauphomasterpiece3795
    @beauphomasterpiece3795 3 года назад +4

    Seem like spam comments .not true reviews. It’s asking me to pay if I want to recover

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Hi there! We apologize for any confusion around that. Disk Drill Basic gives you all the functions of data protection and scanning so that you can see which files can be recovered by the premium version.
      Disk Drill Basic for Windows allows free recovery of 500MB of your file(s) (total size). If you're experiencing any issues with this, please email us at help@cleverfiles.com for further assistance.

  • @crystalLSJ
    @crystalLSJ 3 года назад +1

    I can't seem to find the files that were overwritten using Method 3.

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Hi there! Every recovery case is unique and depends on thousands of parameters. Please refer to these guidelines for more information: www.cleverfiles.com/help/how-to-recover-lost-files-with-disk-drill-basic/
      If you require any further assistance, please feel free to reach out to us at help@cleverfiles.com

  • @TKOUndergroundMusic
    @TKOUndergroundMusic 3 года назад +1

    I tried disk drill but it couldn’t even find any deleted files? only existing ones .. any help would be appreciated thanks

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Sorry to hear about that. We're happy to investigate this further. Please contact us at help@cleverfiles.com

    • @shanellhermanstyne9388
      @shanellhermanstyne9388 3 года назад +1

      Yeah me too!! I accidentally deleted a GarageBand project I was working on and can't recover it! Did emailing them help you find your deleted files?

    • @TKOUndergroundMusic
      @TKOUndergroundMusic 3 года назад +1

      @@shanellhermanstyne9388 I never got around to it yet :/ let me know if you have any luck!

    • @shanellhermanstyne9388
      @shanellhermanstyne9388 3 года назад

      @@TKOUndergroundMusic ahh okay! And Thank you🙏🏽

  • @mr.rimvido
    @mr.rimvido 2 года назад +1

    Hi, this don't work with M1 macs

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  2 года назад

      Disk Drill 4.2+ supports the new Mac computers with the Apple M1 chip. Please email us at help@cleverfiles.com for further assistance.

  • @PradelHD
    @PradelHD 2 года назад

    Thank you so much! Clever files worked like a charm. Can't thank you enough! Accidentally deleted a couple of thousand pictures from my external hard drive.

  • @voyd890
    @voyd890 Год назад

    I used cleverfiles (or discdrill )to try and clear out some storage on my mac thought it will just clean some cache and stuff but it ended up deleting every app on my mac now I can't even use safari or chrome to download the app again and restore the deleted files

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  Год назад

      Please contact us at help@cleverfiles.com for further assistance.

  • @anaerena3319
    @anaerena3319 2 года назад +1

    Can I get back some files in a folder I replaced by mistake with a folder have the same name but a different files?? if anyone know please reply on my comment... 💔

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  2 года назад

      Hi there! Every recovery case is unique and depends on thousands of parameters. Please refer to these guidelines for more information: www.cleverfiles.com/help/how-to-recover-lost-files-with-disk-drill-basic/
      If you require any further assistance, please feel free to reach out to us at help@cleverfiles.com

  • @olivero6214
    @olivero6214 4 года назад +3

    Great tutorial for Mac users, thank you👏

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  4 года назад

      Glad it was helpful to recover your files!

  • @sacchaikirah9132
    @sacchaikirah9132 3 года назад +1

    I love your videos :-) Which mic do you use? Your voice is very attractive

  • @brcrdsb
    @brcrdsb 2 года назад

    i deleted file from bin, how to restore without time mashine? i dedleted heavy folder, dont remember what inside was..

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  2 года назад

      Have you tried Disk Drill? You can scan your drive with the free version to check which files can be recovered.

  • @millie_smile
    @millie_smile 2 года назад

    i dont know what happened, but i replaced my file and i had over 2 thousand screenshots now they are all gone now i dont know what to do.

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  2 года назад

      Please, contact us at help@cleverfiles.com for further assistance.

  • @nzarzecki
    @nzarzecki 3 года назад +2

    Time Machine saved me thanks sm!!!!!

  • @MrZohaib830
    @MrZohaib830 3 года назад

    i tried recovery but disk drill sfotware is showing only available files, how to see deleted files?

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Sorry to hear about that. We're happy to investigate this further. Please contact us at help@cleverfiles.com

  • @davidorlowitz
    @davidorlowitz Год назад

    Thank you so much! Extremely helpful video!

  • @NathanialWheelerHD
    @NathanialWheelerHD 4 года назад

    Does this work for videos as well?

  • @SashaZhdanoff
    @SashaZhdanoff 2 года назад +1

    Thanks buddy u saved my life I'll do same video on my own lang too for help people like me who can't understand in English

  • @vitoiacopelli
    @vitoiacopelli 3 года назад +2

    so first of all
    i waited 3 days for the process to be complete
    second i recover only 40% of my file
    third: 60% of the file were unreadable and not named
    fourth: all the file find where not in order so if you have 2000 clips is impossible to put it in order like it was original
    and forth the most important one IT'S NOT FREE i had to pay 90$ after i waited 3 days and discover after that this did not find all my file so i waste money and time,

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Hi there! Sorry to hear about that. The only way to verify your files recoverability is to download Disk Drill Basic, run the scan, and preview the file(s) in question. If you managed to preview the file you needed to recover in a basic version, please email us at help@cleverfiles.com for further assistance. No preview just means that the file might be damaged or corrupt, it can be recovered, but it might need to be repaired.
      We apologize for any confusion around that. Disk Drill Basic gives you all the functions of data protection and scanning so that you can see which files can be recovered by the premium version.
      Disk Drill Basic for Windows allows free recovery of 500MB of your file(s) (total size). If you're experiencing any issues with this, please email us at help@cleverfiles.com for further assistance.

    • @popinette.slow.ASMR.
      @popinette.slow.ASMR. 2 года назад

      @@cleverfiles Exactly the same problem... Super expensive and does not recover the files... I don't understand how is that a good solution

  • @yoferchi
    @yoferchi 2 года назад +1

    It doesn't work and they try to charge you when you are about to recover something.

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  2 года назад

      Every recovery case is unique and depends on thousands of parameters, so it might not work for everybody. That's why we offer a free version of Disk Drill that lets you scan your drive and identify recoverable files before you commit to buying a license.

  • @harshilverse0718
    @harshilverse0718 3 года назад +1

    Hey, i emptied my bin today. And I lost an important folder. So, I tried using disk drill and wondershare Recoverit. But, i had updated my folder before mistakenly deleting my folder, by adding more files, but while recovering, its showing the folder with lesser items. Can you please help me?? Please answer quickly, I really need your help

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Hi there! Sorry to hear about that. The only way to verify your files recoverability is to download Disk Drill Basic, run the scan, and preview the file(s) in question. If you managed to preview the file you needed to recover in a basic version, please email us at help@cleverfiles.com for further assistance. No preview just means that the file might be damaged or corrupt, it can be recovered, but it might need to be repaired.

    • @harshilverse0718
      @harshilverse0718 3 года назад

      @@cleverfiles Thanks for answering!! ☺️. What to send to help@cleverfiles.com?

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад +1

      A brief explanation of the issue, so the department in charge can help you furthermore!

    • @harshilverse0718
      @harshilverse0718 3 года назад

      @@cleverfiles Thank you soo much (cleverfiles) !! I am very greatful to you

  • @satvikkapoor6481
    @satvikkapoor6481 3 года назад +1

    thanks a lot this video has helped me a lot

  • @katarinaopashinov7457
    @katarinaopashinov7457 3 года назад +1

    This didn't work for me. I have tried to 5 times and I still can't recover what was deleted from my trash

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Sorry to hear about that. We're happy to investigate this further. Please contact us at help@cleverfiles.com

  • @nooraalshehhi1596
    @nooraalshehhi1596 3 года назад +1

    You Saved my Mental Health

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Happy to hear that! Thank you for the shout-out!

  • @blessedtunes
    @blessedtunes 3 года назад +1

    you are a life saver mate

  • @hannamayer2567
    @hannamayer2567 3 года назад +4

    I've just recovered my data on macOS Big Sur 🎉

  • @adityahisariya
    @adityahisariya 3 года назад +4

    Thank you sir I almost died

  • @scottstevenson1618
    @scottstevenson1618 3 года назад +1

    none of this worked, time machine only showed me my current hard drive and nothing from the past, disk drill couldnt find anything either, i make youtube videos and just deleted the next episode in my series im such an idiot

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  2 года назад

      Sorry to hear about that. We're happy to investigate this further. Please contact us at help@cleverfiles.com

  • @SpecDesigns
    @SpecDesigns 2 года назад

    for some reason the first one worked after my mac's files where incripted after a update they where just in the back round

  • @filcandiy
    @filcandiy 3 года назад +1

    How about overwrittin video from dash cam? Is it possible to recovere?

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Hello Leo! If you can remove the memory card and insert it to your computer, you can attempt to recover your files. The only way to verify that your files are recoverable is downloading Disk Drill Basic at www.cleverfiles.com/, running the scan, locating the files in question, and previewing them to verify the content.
      Previewing means actually clicking the preview (eye) button and seeing your complete files, not just a list of files with the names or the thumbnails. In the case of video files, you will need to display the full video in the Basic Edition with Quick Look to verify the recoverability.
      Please refer to this video for more info about the preview: ruclips.net/video/mSl2LDaeyyI/видео.html

    • @filcandiy
      @filcandiy 3 года назад

      @@cleverfiles i did used the stellar data recovery but this was a try out ,which it was advising me to make a payment in order to open it ?but at the same time i was trying to communicate with the stellar online and asked that i will pay but i need to see video first? It was showing the file but it wont let me open and they were saying that the video were corrupted?
      I will try to do what you advise me, hopefully it will works!

  • @michaelpineda8829
    @michaelpineda8829 2 года назад +2

    You solved my problem within the first minute. haha I, very stupidly, erased files before transferring and started freaking out. I was researching ways to recover files on mac and they all seemed to take an hour or two and I am working against a deadline. Anyway, you mentioned that they'll likely be in the recycle bin and I laughed at myself for not thinking of that before having this little panic attack. hahaha Thank you, sir!

  • @mjmathews3644
    @mjmathews3644 Год назад

    It found my files but they wanted me to pay to recover them. Is there a free version?

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  Год назад

      Data recovery is a paid feature in Disk Drill. WIth the free version you can only identify recoverable files.

  • @eldad03483
    @eldad03483 Год назад

    Thank you that was very helpful, and the first thing I saw in trash was the file :)

  • @valentinvasile5414
    @valentinvasile5414 2 года назад

    Hi! I can't find the document folder in the finder anymore, I don't mean the one in icloud.
    In the sidebar I can't find it in my preferences.
    I think I deleted it with ctrl / command because I can't find it.
    Do you have any idea how I could find it because I have all the data in it?

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  2 года назад

      Hi! Please download and try running Disk Drill Basic to locate your deleted folder. If you can fully preview the files in the free version, we guarantee their recovery in Disk Drill PRO.

  • @marynhelsixta5180
    @marynhelsixta5180 3 года назад +1

    Disk drill is free?

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Hi there! We apologize for any confusion around that. Disk Drill Basic gives you all the functions of data protection and scanning so that you can see which files can be recovered by the premium version.
      Disk Drill Basic for Windows allows free recovery of 500MB of your file(s) (total size). If you're experiencing any issues with this, please email us at help@cleverfiles.com for further assistance.

  • @barbaramccabe4410
    @barbaramccabe4410 Год назад

    Does Disk Drill recover emails?

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  Год назад

      Please contact us at help@cleverfiles.com for further assistance.

  • @leaortiz5336
    @leaortiz5336 3 года назад +1

    Thanks! You just saved me hours of work!!!!

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Happy to hear that! Thank you for the shout-out!

  • @robertrammullen6935
    @robertrammullen6935 Год назад

    I am told that my WhatsApp sounds like a robot using my imac what could be the issue I did take it apart inserted a ssd drive and added memory nothing much was very careful on the leads on top too

  • @kierangallagher5687
    @kierangallagher5687 2 года назад

    I used PRO and it didn't find anything. All it did was organize the files I already have

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  2 года назад

      Please, contact us at help@cleverfiles.com for further assistance.

  • @deepikaa8930
    @deepikaa8930 4 года назад

    Y does it ask for a pro version to recover? help me please

  • @thuytrangnguyen9038
    @thuytrangnguyen9038 2 года назад

    How to recover Powerpoint deleted file? Can you help me this?

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  2 года назад

      Please, contact us at help@cleverfiles.com for further assistance.

  • @djrollie2984
    @djrollie2984 3 года назад +1

    Thank you. How to I recover missing file music

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Hi there! Every recovery case is unique and depends on thousands of parameters. Please refer to these guidelines for more information: www.cleverfiles.com/help/how-to-recover-lost-files-with-disk-drill-basic/
      If you require any further assistance, please feel free to reach out to us at help@cleverfiles.com

  • @EmayeOg
    @EmayeOg Год назад

    OMG TYSM ive got sims and deleted the original folder
    and re downloaded it but the folder was lost the first tip worked and i did subscribe to you cuse i needed this

  • @khmumuanglao
    @khmumuanglao 3 года назад +3

    Thank you man

  • @OakhillSailor
    @OakhillSailor 2 года назад +1

    The CD.Trash is not recognized

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  2 года назад

      Hello, we are sorry for the confusion. CDs and DVDs are not supported.

  • @Junamazaa
    @Junamazaa 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for this. You saved my family photos.

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  3 года назад

      Happy to hear that! Thank you for the shout-out!

  • @moazalhallak
    @moazalhallak 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for your video, but I had lost my wedding all videos 😢😢
    The SD card been used tons of time after recording so I found nothing from restoring from the SD, I tried all the methods you provide but none of them worked 😭😭
    Disk drill is just restoring small system files and keep giving this message: "As of macOS 10.13 High Sierra,Data Rescue no longer has access to the startup drive due to Apple's System Integrity Protection feature. To scan or clone your startup drive, Data Rescue provides the ability to create a bootable recovery drive.To utilize this feature, you will need an 8GB or greater drive. Connect the drive to your computer, then switch back to Standard Mode and run "Create Recovery Drive"
    Any suggestions please 🙏🏼

    • @cleverfiles
      @cleverfiles  2 года назад +1

      Please, contact us at help@cleverfiles.com for further assistance.

  • @christiannolan2144
    @christiannolan2144 4 года назад +1

    Worked for me, thank you!