How can I undelete `empty recycle` file(s) in Windows 7?

Question

I accidentally deleted files and emptied the trash bin. :(

Now I want to un-delete those files. Is it possible?

Answer 1

Firstly, stop using the machine - the more you use, the less likely you will be able to recover files.

Download and extract Recuva Portable to a USB or some sort of storage - http://www.piriform.com/recuva/builds and then run it on the machine.

Do the advanced mode and try to find the files you need.

Recuva is easy and simple to use, if you need a more advanced solution and don't mind paying, take a look at R-Studio