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Document Recovery on Windows

Documents contain critical business records, academic work, financial data, and personal information. Accidental deletion of document files on Windows systems can lead to serious data loss, especially when files are permanently removed using Shift + Delete or after emptying the Recycle Bin.

EdbMails Windows Data Recovery Software enables secure recovery of deleted document files from HDDs, SSDs, USB drives, and SD cards detected by Windows. The software performs a comprehensive scan in secure read-only mode to identify recoverable files without modifying the original storage device.

If the deleted document data has not been overwritten, you can view the detected document files and selectively restore the required items to a safe location. This step-by-step guide explains how to recover deleted documents on Windows using EdbMails.

Pre-requisites for Document Recovery
Before starting the document recovery process, ensure the following:
- Install EdbMails Windows Data Recovery Software on your computer.
- Purchase and activate the required license for full recovery.
- Ensure sufficient free storage space to save recovered documents.
- Avoid writing new data to the affected drive to prevent overwriting deleted files.
Steps to Recover Deleted Documents on Windows
Use the steps below to safely restore your deleted documents with EdbMails.
- Download and install the EdbMails application on your computer.
- Enter your email address and password to login. If you haven’t registered yet, click ‘Start Your Free Trial’ to explore the features.
- Select the ‘Windows Data Recovery’ option.
- Now, select the ‘Documents Recovery’ option.
- Select the drive from which you want to recover items, then click the ‘Document Recovery’ filter on the left-side toolbar.
- Select the file types you want to recover, then click ‘Apply’.
  Note: If you have additional file extensions, click the ‘Add’ button and enter the file type.
- Click the ‘Start Scanning’ button.
- Select the items you want to recover.
- Click the ‘Browse’ button to select the recovery location.
- Choose the desired location and click ‘OK’.
- Click the ‘Start Recover’ button.
- Once recovery is complete, you will see the number of recovered documents.
- Go to the recovery location to view the recovered documents.

Supported Document File Formats

EdbMails Windows Data Recovery Software supports recovery of a wide range of commonly used document file formats stored on Windows-based storage devices. Whether the files were used for business records, academic projects, financial reports, presentations, or general documentation, the software scans the selected drive and identifies recoverable document files efficiently.

The supported document formats include:

PDF (.pdf) – Portable Document Format files are widely used for reports, contracts, invoices, manuals, and official documentation.
Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx) – Word processing files used for letters, reports, proposals, and other text-based documents.
Microsoft Excel (.xls, .xlsx) – Spreadsheet files commonly used for financial data, calculations, budgets, and data analysis.
Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt, .pptx) – Presentation files used for meetings, training materials, and business slides.
Text Files (.txt) – Plain text documents used for notes, logs, and simple data storage.
CSV Files (.csv) – Comma-separated values files are typically used for structured data and database exports.
RTF Files (.rtf) – Rich Text Format documents supporting basic formatting across different platforms.
HTML / XML Files (.html, .xml) – Structured document files used for storing formatted and markup-based data.
JSON Files (.json) – Structured data files commonly used for configuration and data exchange purposes.

During the scanning process, recoverable documents are automatically organized under the Documents category, allowing you to quickly locate and view the required files. This structured classification simplifies navigation, particularly when scanning large storage devices with extensive data.