Before looking at the following recommendations and suggestions, make sure that the files have actually been deleted; in some cases they may have simply been moved. You can search the hard disk drive for the files you believe to be missing by running find or search on the computer.

• Recover file from backup – If the file has been backed up to floppy disk or other medium it is recommended that the file be restored from that backup if the file cannot be found.
• Restore from Recycling Bin or Trash – If you are running Apple MacOS, Microsoft Windows 95, NT, 98, 2000, ME, XP, Vista, or later operating system and the file has been recently deleted it is possible that the file may still be in the Trash or Recycle Bin. If present within this area it can be recovered.