Deleted Folder.

I just accidentally deleted a folder from my desktop and emptied the trash and II need that folder back. please I need the folder it has all my school work in it.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.1

Posted on Jan 24, 2021 7:38 AM

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Posted on Jan 24, 2021 1:35 PM

If you are using an SSD, then those files are gone unless you have a backup or another copy stored elsewhere.


Even if you are using a hard drive retrieving the data is difficult and you need to immediately power off the computer. You need to either boot from an external drive or put the Mac into Target Disk Mode to connect it to another Mac where you can attempt to use data recovery software such as PhotoRec, TestDisk, or Data Rescue. Be prepared for finding tens of thousands of unnamed files which you will need to sort through. Even if you can sort them by general file type you will still be sorting through thousands of files.


You can also contact a professional data recovery service such as Drive Savers or Ontrack. Both vendors provide free estimates and both are recommended by Apple. Even with a professional service you will likely need to sort through thousands of unnamed files. You still need to immediately power of the computer so you don't accidentally overwrite the files you are looking for.



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Jan 24, 2021 1:35 PM in response to ansh2006

If you are using an SSD, then those files are gone unless you have a backup or another copy stored elsewhere.


Even if you are using a hard drive retrieving the data is difficult and you need to immediately power off the computer. You need to either boot from an external drive or put the Mac into Target Disk Mode to connect it to another Mac where you can attempt to use data recovery software such as PhotoRec, TestDisk, or Data Rescue. Be prepared for finding tens of thousands of unnamed files which you will need to sort through. Even if you can sort them by general file type you will still be sorting through thousands of files.


You can also contact a professional data recovery service such as Drive Savers or Ontrack. Both vendors provide free estimates and both are recommended by Apple. Even with a professional service you will likely need to sort through thousands of unnamed files. You still need to immediately power of the computer so you don't accidentally overwrite the files you are looking for.



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