Recovering files in DOS?

[Zylstra]

How can I recover a deleted file in DOS?
As in:
I deleted a file from the recycle bin.
Now how do I get it back?
(Also as in I don't have System Restore, or drive temporary archive)

[Dusty]

I'm presuming you mean the Command Prompt in XP.

Why do you need to use the Command Prompt, why not use one of the many free recovery progs around - such as Restoration :-?

But first you have to know how deleted files are treated - as in renamed - please read this and this

Meantime do as little as possible with the hdd as the deleted file(s) may be overwritten.

Good luck

[Zylstra]

Ok, I downloaded "Undelete" DOS and Windows version.
(I have Windows 98)

[Zylstra]

Did someone reply to this thread? I just got an email saying someone did...

[GX1_Man]

If you delete it from the Recycle Bin it is gone without data recovery software.