How to Recover Files Which Are Replaced by Same Name Files?

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Peter

updated on 2018-03-21 to Data Recovery

“Hi, I have a 120KB word file on my computer. However, I replace it with a 5KB same name word file. Now the 120Kb file is lost. Is it possible to recover the original 120KB word file? Thanks a lot.” – Peter

recover a file that was replaced by same name file

In some cases, you copy files from other location to your hard drive, and you replace all the same name files. But, it may cause data loss. If you replace the wrong files, you have to find a solution to recover the original files. Don’t panic! Here is data recovery solution for you to recover the lost files which are replaced by same name files.

We strongly recommend you to use data recovery software to recover the files which are replaced by same name files. It is quick and safe. Here, Magoshare Data Recovery is the powerful yet easy-to-use data recovery software. It can help you quickly restore the lost files which are replaced by the same name files. Whether the files are replaced on PC/Mac, internal hard drive or on USB flash drive, external hard drive, memory card, etc, this data recovery software can quickly recover the original files without any loss.

Why the files which have been replaced by same name files can be recovered? Because when you replace a file with same name file, the file will be deleted, but it still on the hard drive. Before new data completely overwrite the file, it can be recovered by data recovery software – such as Magoshare Data Recovery.

Easily recover files which are replaced by same name files

Magoshare Data Recovery is complete DIY data recovery software. It means even the most newbie can use it to recover the lost files which are replaced by same name files. After installing it on your PC or Mac, you can easily recover the files which are replaced by same name files. Here are the steps:

Step 1: Choose hard drive.

Please note that if you replace the files on an external hard drive, USB flash drive, etc. You should connect your device with the computer. Magoshare Data Recovery will automatically list all the hard drives and external devices on this computer, just select the hard drive/device where your files are replaced by same name files.

recover a file that was replaced by same name file

Step 2: Scan the hard drive to find lost files.

Magoshare Data Recovery offers deep scan technology to ensure finding all lost files which are replaced by same name files. Click on “Scan” button, then this software will automatically scan the hard drive to find your lost files.

recover a file that was replaced by same name file

Step 3: Preview and recover the lost files.

After scanning, you can preview all the files. Then select the wanted files and save them to your computer or external device.

recover a file that was replaced by same name file

It is the safe and quick way to recover the lost files which are replaced by same name files without any loss. Magoshare Data Recovery will find the original files which are replaced by same name files. You can easily recover all the contents. Whether you are a PC user or a Mac user, this software can help you recover all your files which are replaced by same name files.