How to Recover Deleted Files on Acer Laptop

Quick Overview: What "Deleted" Really Means

Did you just realize an important file is gone from your Acer laptop? Breathe — deletion isn't always the apocalypse. There are different kinds of “deleted”: files in the Recycle Bin (easy to restore), files deleted with Shift+Delete (bypass the Bin), files lost after formatting, and files lost because a drive failed. Each case needs a slightly different fix. Think of it like dropping something in your living room: sometimes it’s on the couch (easy to pick up), sometimes it fell down the couch cushions (requires a search), and sometimes it rolled under a heater you can’t reach (may need professional help).

Recycle Bin vs Shift+Delete vs Format

- Recycle Bin: When you delete normally, Windows usually moves files here. Restoreable in one click.

- Shift+Delete: Bypasses the Recycle Bin and marks disk space as free — the file's data often remains until overwritten.

- Format / Partition Delete: Can remove the filesystem pointers; data often still exists until overwritten but may need deeper tools.

HDD vs SSD: Why the Drive Type Matters

If your Acer has a traditional HDD, chances of recovery are generally better — deleted data tends to remain physically intact until overwritten. If it's an SSD, things are trickier because of TRIM (an automatic garbage-collection feature). TRIM quickly tells the SSD that deleted blocks can be wiped, which reduces recovery chances. Moral: act fast, and reduce disk activity.

First Things First: Immediate Actions (Do This Now)

Time is the enemy when it comes to data recovery. The longer you use your laptop after deletion, the more likely your files are overwritten.

Stop Using the Laptop (Seriously)

Stop downloading, installing, or saving anything. Every write operation risks overwriting the deleted files. Treat your laptop like a crime scene — hands off until you’re ready to recover.

Check Recycle Bin and Search

Before going high-tech, do the basics: open your Recycle Bin and look for the deleted files. Right-click → Restore. Also try Windows Search to see if the file was moved to another folder or renamed.

Check Cloud and External Backups

If you use OneDrive, Google Drive, or Dropbox, log into their web dashboards. These services often keep deleted files for 30+ days in their own trash bins. An external backup drive? Check that too.

How to Recover Deleted Files on Acer Laptop?

In this guide, we’ll walk you through practical, step-by-step ways to recover deleted files on your Acer laptop — including how to use MyRecover, a powerful data recovery tool.

3 Built-In Windows Recovery Options

Windows has a few built-in tools that may already hold your lost files. These are lifesavers if you turned them on ahead of time.

Option 1. Restore from File History

If you enabled File History:

1. Open Control Panel → File History → Restore personal files.

2. Browse the timeline to find and restore older versions of your files.

Option 2. Use "Previous Versions" / Shadow Copies

Right-click the folder where the file used to be → Properties → Previous Versions tab. If snapshots exist, you can open and restore them or copy the files elsewhere.

Option 3. Check OneDrive / Cloud Trash

If your Desktop or Documents are synced with OneDrive, deleted files may still live in the OneDrive Recycle Bin online. Log into OneDrive on the web → Recycle Bin → Restore.

Use Data Recovery Software (Safe Step-by-Step)

When built-in methods fail, it’s time to use dedicated data recovery software. The key is to not install recovery software on the same drive as your deleted files. Use an external drive or a second computer instead.

Introducing MyRecover — A Reliable Choice for Acer Laptops

One standout option is MyRecover, a powerful, beginner-friendly tool designed to recover deleted, formatted, or lost files on Windows systems — including Acer laptops.

★Benefits:

Quick Scan + Deep Scan: Finds both recently deleted and deeply hidden files.

Wide File Support: Documents, photos, videos, archives, and more.

Preview Before Recovery: See exactly what you’re restoring.

Lightweight and Safe: Can run from an external drive to avoid overwriting your lost data.

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MyRecover is especially useful if you’re short on time or new to data recovery — its interface walks you through every step.

How to Run a Safe Recovery (Step-by-Step)

1. Stop using the laptop immediately. Prepare an external USB drive with enough free space.

2. Download MyRecover to the external drive.

3. Install or run the tool from the external drive — never on the affected drive. If possible, create a disk image of your affected drive.

4. Open MyRecover and select the affected partition or disk.

5. Run a Scan first. Or, you can choose a Deep Scan for harder-to-find files.

6. Preview files MyRecover detects. Recover the files to the external drive — never to the same drive you’re scanning.

Recovering from Formatted Drives & Deleted Partitions

If you formatted a drive or deleted a partition, don’t despair. MyRecover and similar tools (such as AOMEI Partition Assistant) have partition recovery and raw file recovery features to scan the entire disk for lost data signatures. You may lose filenames or folder structures, but content often survives.

When the Drive is Physically Damaged

Sometimes the issue isn’t just deletion — it’s hardware failure. Clicking sounds from an HDD, SMART errors, or a drive that won’t mount all point to a failing drive. Don’t keep powering it up. Seek professional recovery services immediately.

When to Contact a Professional

• The drive makes grinding or clicking noises.
• The laptop fails to detect the drive.
• Recovery software can’t read the drive at all.

Professional labs use clean-room environments and advanced imaging tools. They’re pricey but can recover data even from severely damaged drives.

Prevent This in Future: Backups, Cloning & Settings

The easiest recovery is not needing recovery at all. Set up backups now to make sure a future loss is just an inconvenience, not a disaster.

Configure File History, System Image, and OneDrive

• Turn on File History for frequent snapshots of key folders.
• Enable OneDrive or another cloud service for real-time backups.
• Create a system image monthly or quarterly for full-drive protection.

Create Backups and Schedule Them

Follow the 3-2-1 rule: 3 copies of your data, 2 different storage types, 1 offsite (cloud or external drive). Automation is your friend — let your system handle backups so you don’t forget.

Conclusion

Losing files on your Acer laptop is stressful, but recovery is often possible — especially if you act quickly and use the right tools. Start with easy wins (Recycle Bin and cloud trash), then move to built-in Windows options. If those don’t work, MyRecover gives you a safe, user-friendly way to bring your data back without risking further loss. Finally, once you’re back on track, set up automatic backups. Think of backups like an insurance policy: they’re boring when you don’t need them, but invaluable when you do.