after defragging will i using a utilitly be able to restore deleted files?

[chinadoll]

I know that when I delete a file on windows it can be restored by a utility ....but if I have defragged my hd in the meanwhile will the utility still be able to bring back the file?

[Loosehead]

unerase programs rely on the fact that when a file is deleted all that happens is the index of the disc is marked so that the sectors concerned are usable. The actual data is still there and can be recovered by various utilities after the event. Any major reorg of the disc though will cause the data concerned to be over written so a defrag will remove any hope of unerasing.

[LeMarchand]

I was under the impression that unless you had used a more secure method of deletion (such as an "Erase" program that overwrites the data you want deleted with random data multiple times) it may still be possible to recover files. Defragging merely makes it a lot less likely that the data can be recovered.

[wanig38762]

After defragging your system, using a utility alone won't enable the restoration of deleted files. Defragmentation primarily focuses on optimizing disk performance by rearranging fragmented data, not on recovering deleted files. To retrieve lost files, you'll need a dedicated file recovery tool or backup system. Here you visit this and learn more new tips for service. https://shell-energy.pissedconsumer.com/customer-service.htmlOn a different note, if you encounter technical issues during this process, contacting Shell Energy customer service might assist, as they are known for their support in resolving various tech-related concerns.