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Help How to retrieve a file that was lost in the laptop?

I'm sorry to hear about your friend's laptop issue. There are several methods your friend can try to recover the lost file from the laptop:

1. Check the Recycle Bin: The file might have been accidentally deleted and could still be in the Recycle Bin. If found, it can be restored easily.

2. Search for the File: Your friend can use the built-in search function in the operating system to look for the file by name or file type. Sometimes files can get misplaced in different folders.

3. Use File Recovery Software: There are many third-party file recovery software programs available that can help in recovering lost files. Tools like Recuva, EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard, or Stellar Data Recovery are popular choices.

4. Restore from Backup: If your friend has a backup of the lost file, they can restore it from there. Regularly backing up important files is a good practice to prevent data loss.

5. Check Temporary Files: Sometimes, files can be found in temporary folders. Your friend can check the temporary files folder to see if the lost file is there.

6. Professional Data Recovery Services: If the above methods do not work, your friend can consider professional data recovery services. These services specialize in recovering data from damaged or inaccessible storage devices.

It's important to stop using the laptop as soon as the file is discovered missing to prevent overwriting the data. The chances of successful recovery are higher when the file has not been overwritten.
 

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