Steps and attempts to recover files:

1. Stop using the computer immediately to reduce the chance of overwriting deleted data.
   Every new write operation on the disk increases the risk of permanently losing files.

2. Use a professional file recovery program:

There are many trusted tools to recover deleted files even if they are not in the recycle bin. The most popular are:

• Recuva (free and easy to use)

• EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard

• Disk Drill

3. Install one of these programs on a different drive than the one containing the lost files (for example, a USB drive or external disk). Then scan the system drive (usually C:) and try to recover files from the desktop.

Important:
Do not install recovery software on the same drive you lost files from, as this might overwrite more data.