Windows 10: Disk Clean-up tool: "Download" folder has been emptied, any way to recover files?

Discus and support Disk Clean-up tool: "Download" folder has been emptied, any way to recover files? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; In a recent Windows 10 update, the Windows built-in Disk clean-up tool received a little overhaul and it now includes the "Download" folder in the list... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by FrancescoColombo, Dec 21, 2018.

  1. Disk Clean-up tool: "Download" folder has been emptied, any way to recover files?


    In a recent Windows 10 update, the Windows built-in Disk clean-up tool received a little overhaul and it now includes the "Download" folder in the list of folders that can be cleaned out.


    I stupidly run a Disk clean-up without paying too much attention to what was automatically selected.

    I just wanted to remove some old Windows version after a couple of major upgrades, to free up some space.


    As a result, all my "Download" files are all gone.

    I can't remember precisely what I had in there, but there could have been something important.


    I'd love if there was a way for me to get those files back and check on them.


    I tried with three "over the counter" recovery programs (EaseUS, Recuva, Pandora), but they were only able to recover 21 files and they were all corrupted beyond the point of being readable.


    I don't have Windows Restore points to go back to.


    Is there a way to "undo" the clean-up tool actions?

    :)
     
    FrancescoColombo, Dec 21, 2018
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    Frederik Long, Dec 21, 2018
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    What are the files you need to get from the floppy? can't you just download them elsewere?

    Or are they files that you saved for a project or something like that.

    I also found this website, There seems to be a free utility for recovering data from floppys but i cant test as i havent used a floppy drive for maybe 6 years now.

    http://www.dtidata.com/free_data_recovery_software/

    Floppy Disk Data Recovery Tool - This tool can recover data from even damaged floppy disks. Quick and easy tool for those still using the ole floppy disks.
     
    animal007uk, Dec 21, 2018
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    Disk Clean-up tool: "Download" folder has been emptied, any way to recover files?

    windows 10 folder documents show as empty!

    In my folders the documents are listed as empty - please help with steps to change the way they are opened?
     
    kma54, Dec 21, 2018
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