Deleted-file and non-booting PC recovery
Know what to do immediately after accidental deletion or Windows boot failure, including when to stop DIY attempts.
After losing files, stop writing to the affected storage, check prior backups, and recover to a separate healthy device. O&O DiskRecovery is a file-scanning tool, while O&O BlueCon focuses on Windows rescue workflows. Neither can guarantee success with defective media or overwritten data.
Make the right first move.
Stop avoidable writes
Do not install tools onto the drive containing missing files.
Choose the right pathway
Missing files and systems that will not boot require different approaches.
Escalate failing hardware
Repeated scans on a clicking, disconnecting, or unstable disk can worsen the situation.
Guides for recovery.
O&O DiskRecovery: what to do when files go missing
Stop avoidable overwrites, understand scan expectations, and prepare a separate destination for recovered data.
Read the full guide ↗RECOVERY / 6 MINO&O BlueCon: planning for a Windows PC that will not boot
Separate boot troubleshooting, data rescue, and full system restoration before an outage occurs.
Read the full guide ↗RECOVERY / 5 MINDeleted an important file? A Windows recovery decision checklist
A decision tree for Recycle Bin, cloud history, backups, removable media, and when to stop DIY experiments.
Read the full guide ↗Common questions.
Answers are general guidance, not a diagnosis of your individual PC.
Can I recover a deleted file from an SSD?
Sometimes, but SSD TRIM and subsequent writes may make previously deleted contents unavailable.
Should recovered files be saved to the same disk?
No. Save recovered output on separate healthy media to avoid overwriting other potentially recoverable content.
Does a Windows rescue environment fix physical hard-drive damage?
No. Hardware failure often requires diagnosis or professional recovery, not repeated software repair attempts.
Primary reference: O&O DiskRecovery product page ↗ · Publisher: Pradeep Kumar · Reviewed October 25, 2026.