MS File Recovery does not locate recently deleted file

I am trying to retrieve a picture file which I permanently deleted (in explorer AND the recycle bin). Since I am using a wildcard for the file name, files with similar names ARE located but not the file in question. The file was deleted less than 1 hour ago. I tried all modes:

The name of the file is Geo 1
It was a picture file (not sure which ext ie png, jpeg etc.)

All of the following command successfully launched the search.

C:\Windows\System32>winfr c: D:\recovery /regular /n *Geo*.*
C:\Windows\System32>winfr c: D:\recovery /SIGNATURE /n *geo*.*
C:\Windows\System32>winfr c: D:\recovery /SEGMENT /n *geo*.*
C:\Windows\System32>winfr c: D:\recovery /extensive /n *Geo*.*

I am running window 11 home edition.
HOme Edition 10.0.26200 Build 26200
Lenovo

Thanks,
Ricardo

Recover jpeg and png photos from your Pictures folder to the recovery folder on an E: drive.

winfr C: E: /n \Users\<username>\Pictures\*.JPEG /n \Users\<username>\Pictures\*.PNG



In this guide, we'll look at the download process and essential commands, provide a quick and effective solution for recovering your deleted files on Windows 10/11, using the Windows File Recovery tool.



If you want you can try TestDisk.

You can follow the steps in this video to recover deleted files on Linux using TeskDisk utility.

Hello @RicardoMS and welcome to ElevenForum.


I would try Recuva, first...

You might find some useful guidance in:-
WinFR built-in Help - see WinFR - my post #7 - TenForums
Windows File Recovery - MSSupport
How to Use Microsoft Windows File Recovery - HTG
How to Use WinFR to Recover Deleted Files on Windows - WinfrOrg


Good luck,
Denis