How long do I have before data recovery is no longer possible?

Question: I deleted a file. How long do I have before data recovery is no longer possible?

Answer: It is not possible to predict a time like this in hours or days. Microsoft Windows can overwrite a deleted file immediately if it selects the same data clusters.

To maximize recovery chances try not to write anything onto the drive where a deleted file is located before you start using recovery software.

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