If you can’t find a file on your computer or you modified or deleted it by mistake, you can try restoring it from a previous version using File History. You just need to know where to look… Recovering deleted files on a PC But emptying it doesn’t mean a deleted file is lost forever. Unfortunately, this handy feature only works if the bin hasn’t been emptied in the meantime - and if you haven’t saved over a previous version. If you’re using a Mac, find the target files in the Trash and then either drag them to the desktop or right-click and select Put back to recover them. The Recycle Bin works like any other folder - simply open it, select the file you want and click the Restore option.
So, if you ever find yourself in a bind, always check the Recycle Bin (Windows) or Trash (Apple) first.
You’ve spent hours working on an important document for a client, only to delete it a couple of days later accidentally.