Recover Files After System Restore Windows 7

The provided methods on this page can be applied to recover lost files after System Restore in Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1 and even older Windows OS as well.

Lost Files after Windows 7 System Restore

"I recently performed System Restore of Windows 7 on my computer as it worked slower and slower. And I forgot to back up files before the System Restore and all my data lost on my computer.  A lot of confidential files were saved on the computer hard drive.

Please help me if you happen to know a way that can recover files after System Restore in Windows 7. Thank you."

Some of you may have experienced a similar problem - losing data and files after performing System Restore in Windows 7, 8 and even Windows 10. What should you do to restore lost files after System Restore on your computer? Don't save new files on your PC and take immediate actions, you'll still have a chance to restore your lost files.

How to Recover Files after System Restore in Windows 7

There exist some professional data restoring service centers which can offer professional services for inexperienced users who got their data lost due to system restore. It's usually costly and time-consuming. Here we have gathered two effective ways to help you recover files after System Restore in Windows 7 or Windows 10/8. 

Method 1. Undo System Restore in Windows 7

When you performed System Restore on a Windows PC, it also allows you to undo the changes. The key point is that you must be familiar with Windows 7 system operations and you should also be very careful while undoing System Restore to fully restore all lost files.

• Step 1: Click Start and type System Restore in the search box.
• And click "System Restore" on the result list.
• Step 2: Click "Undo my last restoration" on System Restore window and click "Next".
• Step 3: Then click "Finish" to undo the System Restore on Windows 7.

If you are a Windows 10 or Windows 8 user, refer to this link for help: Undo System Restore in Windows 10/8/7

Method 2. Recover Lost Files after System Restore with EaseUS data recovery software

If you need to work with a computer every day, it's highly recommended for you to select a professional EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard to get back your lost files immediately. As long as the old restore point takes smaller space than the previous C drive occupied space, you'll still have a chance to restore partial data.

EaseUS EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard - Data Recovery Wizard can resolve complex data troubles on computers or other storage devices in Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP. 

After restoring lost files, you may want to know why System Restore remove your personal files and even apps. Read on and you'll find the right answer and the best way to prevent a similar problem from happening again.

Back Up Data to Prevent File Loss due to System Restore

First, you should understand that System Restore is indeed different from Windows backup. System Restore is based on a previously created Windows restore point, which brings your Windows system back to a previous state before the system crashes or even stops working. However, it still affects some of your later saved files on Windows PC.

• System Restore doesn't save copies of your personal files nor newly installed apps and programs.
• Although it's claimed that System Restore will not delete or replace any of your personal files, it still overwrites your whole system partition with the restore point. 
• Apps installed after the restore point will also be uninstalled. 

This will surely result in file loss issue in Windows 7, 8 and 10. So the best choice to prevent data loss from System Restore is to create a full backup of your Windows system and essential data in advance. Third-party free backup software like EaseUS Todo Backup Free will be able to help. 

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The Bottom Line

With the introduced methods - undoing System Restore and EaseUS data recovery software on this page, you should be able to restore lost files after System Restore in Windows 7. If you have other more data loss issues, turn to EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard and perform immediate data recovery. The sooner you take actions, the more lost data you'll be able to restore.