How to Undo Deleted Text on Computer [3 Ways]

Help! How to undo deleted text on computer

Many users are used to using Notepad to create and edit text files. Since it does not have auto-save feature, sometimes users complain about losing unsaved text files. Some users even delete text files by mistake to free up disk space.

This is a real case. More and more users are suffering from mistaken deletion due to notepad files, and they need to recover the deleted text to the computer. Don't worry, no matter what operation the deletion is based on, Shift + Delete, emptying the Recycle Bin or shredding the file, it is possible to recover it.

Although the space occupied by the text file is freed and the user can no longer retrieve it, this only erases the surface information of the access path. It actually remains on the disk until new data overwrites it in the same location, and then it is gone forever.

So, as long as there is no new data overwriting the text file, you can recover it successfully.

How to undo deleted text files with 3 ways

How do you undo deleted text files on Windows? There are 3 ways to solve it, including Backup and Restore function, Previous Version, and a trusted data recovery software.

▶ Method 1. Undo deleted text via Backup and Restore

If you have a good habit of backing up, then it is not really difficult to retrieve deleted files. But please make sure you have enabled the feature.

Step 1. Open Control Panel, go to System and Security, and click Backup and Restore (Windows 7).

Step 2. Click Restore my files.

Step 3. Here, click Browse for files and select the deleted text files you want to recover. Then, click Next.

Step 4. Select the location to save it.

▶ Method 2. Undo deleted text though Previous Versions

Besides, if you have enabled File History or Restore Points, you can also get deleted text back using Previous Versions.

Step 1. Open File Explorer first, and turn to the folder where the text files were stored before.

Step 2. Right-click the folder and select Properties option.

Step 3. Navigate to Previous Versions, choose the file you want to recover and click Restore.

▶ Method 3. Undo deleted files with the top data recovery expert

If you have neither backed up nor created a restore point, how to undo a deleted text on computer? Don't worry, data recovery software can help you solve all your problems.

As a market-leading data recovery expert, AOMEI FastRecovery supports recovering up to 200 types of data from storage devices, including PowerPoint documents, Excel documents, Word documents, video, audio, photos and more. It can help you recover lost/deleted data in 3 easy steps through intuitive graphical user interface and detailed operation guide.

Please download it to see how to undo deleted text on computer.

Step 1. Install and launch AOMEI FastRecovery. Choose the exact partition or disk where your data lost and click Scan.

Step 2. Then, the recovery tool start to scan and search. lt will execute the “Quickly Scan" first for finding your deleted data fast, and then execute the “Deep Scan" for searching other lost data.

Step 3. Once the scan is completed, all deleted files, recycle bins and other missing files will be displayed. Please select the file you would like to recover and then click "Recover".

Step 4. Then, select a folder path to save your recovered files.

Step 5. Wait patiently for this process of recovering ends.

Final words

In this page, a comprehensive guide on how to undo deleted text on computer is introduced with details. To recover lost files quickly and easily, you can't miss AOMEI FastRecovery.

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