How to Recover Moved Files on Windows 11/10 | 3 Possible Ways

If an interruption occurs while you are moving or transferring data using Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V (Copy and Paste) or Ctrl + X and Ctrl +V (Cut and Paste), you may lose the moving files. So can moved files be recovered? Sure! Follow this tutorial to see how to restore lost files during transferring or moving within three steps with professional file recovery software.

"Just one hour ago, I lost some files while moving them from my SD card to the computer. I used the Ctrl X and Ctrl V. But during the process, I experienced a sudden power off. After reboot, these files didn't show up on the SD card or on the PC. Any advice to recover moved files in Windows 10?"

File Lost During Moving, Can Moved Files Be Recovered

Data transfer from one device to another or from a folder to another is a common and easy operation. The simplest way is using Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V or Ctrl + X and Ctrl + V. However, in the actual operation process, data loss might happen if any interruption occurs. Here are some typical causes that may disrupt your transferring and cause moved files to disappear.

• 🔋A sudden power failure
• ⚡A system crash
• 💽Abrupt removal of a removable storage device
• ⚠️An alarming window pops up with an error message

Whenever you lose files in cut and paste or copy and paste while transferring files, you can easily recover cut files with three methods:

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🏅File Recovery Software	No matter what kind of files you have lost while moving, EaseUS data recovery software can help you retrieve them with simple steps. You can download the trial version to experience first.
👩‍🔧Data Recovery Services	When the software cannot solve the problem, you can find professionals for help. Go to local data recovery labs or contact recovery services online are both recommended.
🔙Use Ctrl + Z	This method only works in limited conditions. You can use Ctrl + Z to undo the operation when you lose moved files. After doing other copy operations or shutting down the PC, this method will not work.

Method 1. Recover Moved Files with EaseUS File Recovery Software

You can use EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard to help you recover cut files or lost files due to careless deletion, hard drive formatting, virus attack, or lost/RAW partition. With this tool, you can recover 200+ data types without effort, including photos, audio, videos, documents, emails, as well as other files. You can download this software now:

Let's check the highlights of the EaseUS file recovery software:

• Recover files deleted from the Recycle Bin, and you don't have to worry about lost files in the Recycle Bin while moving them.
• Recover deleted photos from Canon camera, and it also supports recovery of data from other storage devices.
• Retrieve data in many scenarios, even after formatting the hard disk or factory resettings Windows.

If you want to learn more about Windows data recovery, the following video may help. The software mentioned in this video can help you solve data loss effectively:

• 00:23 What causes data loss
• 01:28 Launch EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard
• 01:37 Wait for the scanning process
• 02:16 Preview the files

Now, you just need to follow the tutorial below to recover files that disappeared during the transfer:

Method 2. How to Restore Moved Files with Data Recovery Services

There are two effective ways to recover moved files: using professional data recovery software or contacting EaseUS data recovery services online. If you opt for the automatic method, the software will perform the recovery process. Alternatively, you can choose the manual approach by reaching out to our professional team for data recovery and repair services. By availing of data recovery services, there is still hope to retrieve data when you encounter serious data loss situations.

Method 3. Cancel the File Transfer with Ctrl + Z

This method only works when an interruption stops your transferring process and the computer doesn't shut down.

• Close the disruption and cancel the files moving by pressing Ctrl + Z keys to undo the copy and paste or cut and paste.
• Check whether your files go back to the original location or not.

If this method doesn't work for you, don't worry. Professional EaseUS data recovery software provided below can help you out with ease. You can also learn how to recover Ctrl Z deleted files from the following passage:

Final Words

In order to avoid accidental data loss, please keep these tips in mind.

• Keep the habit of backing up files/folders to the external hard drive.
• Use Copy and Paste rather than Cut and Paste if you want to move data to a new device or a new location.
• Don't do anything to your device once you lose data there and apply EaseUS file recovery software for an immediate rescue.

After reading all the tips and methods, don't hesitate to share this passage to help more users!

Moved Files Recovery FAQs

The final part will provide additional questions to help you learn more:

1. Can you recover files that were moved?

If the data was transferred from one folder to another, it could be possible to recover it because these so-called "moves" are really just copies that are then deleted. Your odds of regaining the data are the same as with any deleted file if it hasn't been overwritten.

2. How do I find deleted or moved files?

You can go check the Recycle Bin first to find deleted files. If you want to recover moved files, the best way is to use EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard. This functional data recovery software will restore moved files within three steps.

3. What happens to moved files?

Windows will copy the file to the target disk/partition first, then delete the source file when you move a file from one location to another. The file chunks that are being written to the target location are erased if you cancel in the middle.

4. How do I recover a file that I cut but not pasted?

If you have backed up this file, you can restore it from the backup. If you don't, it is better to download a professional data recovery tool or go to local recovery centers.