Windows Server Undelete - Restore Deleted Files In Windows Server 2008

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Microsoft's Windows Server is a brand name for a set of server Operating Systems. This server is meant to provide extensive administrative control over data storage, applications, and corporate networks while sharing services with multiple users. For managing such functionality, it has built-in advanced features like BitLocker, a networking stack, etc. These effective functionalities make the Server OS different from the other Windows OS.
Server 2008, was released in the year 2008 as a successor to Windows Server 2003 consisting of additional features such as Server Core, improved accessibility, and many more.

Data loss can happen due to various reasons, and losing important data can devastating. With the release of Windows server 2008 R2 the Microsoft has included Recycle Bin to restore files/folders that were accidentally deleted.

If you are a user that is using Windows server R2, then make use of the below steps to undelete files Windows server 2008R2 using Recycle Bin.

  • Click on the Recycle Bin > locate the files which you want to recover > Right-click on the selected files and click the Restore option.

Note: Now you can go back to the original location and you can find the restored files from Recycle Bin. If the files are not found in the Recycle Bin then the chances are that the files are permanently deleted. If the files are not found in the Recycle Bin then the chances are that the files are permanently deleted. Move to the next section of the article to recover permanently deleted files from the Windows server 2008, 2008 r2, and later versions.

Is it Possible to Undelete Files from Windows Server?

Yes, it is possible to undelete files from Windows server r2. Because any file deleted from the Windows server is not lost unless the data is overwritten with the new content. It is recommended to avoid adding any new data as it will lead to overwriting.

If you're looking for a way to recover files from a Windows server, this article will walk you through several methods to undelete files from Windows server. Else, you can make use of Remo Recover for hassle-free data recovery.

How Do I Restore Deleted Files from Windows Server 2008?

To restore deleted files from Windows Server 2008, 2012 R2 follow the methods below.

Method 1: Retrieve Deleted Files From Windows Server Using Windows Server Backup Image

Method 2: Restore Deleted Files On Windows Server Windows Using Previous Version

Method 3: Restore Deleted Files From Windows Server 2008 Using Remo Recover

Method 1: Retrieve Deleted Files From Windows Server Using Windows Server Backup Image

Windows Server Backup is a free application in Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2020, and later versions that allows you to create a full server backup, system state backup, or backup selected volumes, files, and folders.

This tool however, is not installed by default and must be installed manually using Server Manager. To begin the installation process, Open Server Manager, then go to Features > Click on Add Features > and then select Windows Server Backup Features and click on Install.

Then, using Windows Server Backup to build a system image backup in Server 2008, follow the instructions below. Please note that you must either be a member of the Backup Operators or Administrators groups. Furthermore, this utility only backs up NTFS-formatted volumes.

  • Open the Windows Server Backup programme. Simply click on Start, type Window Server Backup into the search box, then select it from the list that appears.
  • On the right side, click on Backup Once, and then Click on Backup Schedule if you wish to create a scheduled backup.
  • On the backup option Wizard click on Different options and click on Next.
  • In the Select backup configuration tab, select Full Server.
  • Select Local drives and click on Next.

Note: You can use a local disk or an external disk as a destination as long as it can be identified.

  • Click on Next after selecting VSS copy backup (recommended).
  • To begin the backup process, confirm the backup items and click on Backup.

Now you can successfully recover deleted files from Windows server 2008. If still you are unable to retrieve Windows server files then move to the next section of the article.

Method 2: Restore Deleted Files On Windows Server Windows Using Previous Version

Backup is a process of creating a copy of data to protect against accidental deletion or malware. If the backup option is activated, the files with their prior versions will be stored on a regular basis. As a result, you can utilize this backup to retrieve files from an earlier version. Here's how you can do it.

  • Right-click on the folder from where your file was deleted and then select Properties to open the Properties dialog box
  • On the Previous Versions menu, double-click on the latest version of the folder which contains the file that you wish to restore. A list of files that are saved in that previous version will show up.
  • Right-click the files which were accidentally erased and select Copy. Then right-click on the location where you wish to restore that files and click on Paste to complete restoration of that deleted file.

The above-mentioned technique is only for restoring accidentally deleted files on Windows Server 2008 and may not work properly with all Windows Server 2008 users.

Method 3: Restore deleted files from Windows Server 2008 using Remo Recover

To restore permanently deleted files from Windows Server 2003, 2008, you will have to use a reliable data recovery utility like Remo Recover, a dedicated File Recovery software. This tool is built with easy to use interface, which makes the recovery process simple even for the novice user. Using this tool, you can recover files emptied from Recycle Bin, and supports data recovery from other various data loss scenarios.

Steps to Restore Deleted Files from Windows Server 2008

1. Download and install Remo Recover on your Windows server 2008 to recover data from it.

2. To recover deleted files from the Windows server 2008 select the drive from the main screen.

3. Initiate the scanning process by clicking on the Scan option.

click on the scan option to recover deleted files from windows server 2008

Note: Once the Quick Scan is complete. You can view the recovered files in the form of Tree Structure and then navigate to the Deleted Files folder. Additionally, the tool allows you to Preview the recovered files effortlessly.

go to the dynamic recovery view

4. Finally, to save the recovered files select the files which you want to restore and click on the Recover option.

Tips To Avoid Data Loss On Windows Server

  • Create a Windows server data backup regularly, to avoid data loss.
  • Make use of Anti-virus software, to avoid corruption.
  • In case you forget to get a backup copy of data, make use of reliable file recovery software for the Windows server.
  • Cross-check before deleting any files from the Windows server.
  • Enable the Audit option in Win2K8 to avoid file deletion.

FAQ:

1. Where do Deleted Files on the Windows Server 2008 Go?

If you accidentally delete files from Windows Server 2008, it does not go to the Recycle Bin. With the release of Windows server 2008 R2 the Microsoft has included Recycle Bin to restore files/folders that were accidentally deleted. To recover permanently deleted files from Windows Server 2003, 2008 you can try restoring it from Previous Version. In case you have not taken the backup then make use of Remo Recover.

2. How I recover Permanently Deleted Files from Windows Server 2012 R2 Without Software?

You can recover permanently deleted files from Windows Server 2012 R2 without using software by making use of the Previous Version feature. Follow the steps below to recover permanently deleted files from Windows Server 2012 R2.

  • Right-click on the folder from where your file was deleted and then select Properties to open the Properties dialog box.
  • On the Previous Versions menu, double-click on the latest version of the folder which contains the file that you wish to restore. A list of files that are saved in that previous version will show up.
  • Right-click the files which were accidentally erased and select Copy. Then right-click on the location where you wish to restore that file and click on Paste to complete restoration of that deleted file.

3. How to Fix Corrupted Files from Windows Server?

To fix corrupted files from Windows Server follow the steps below.

  • In the search bar type cmd and select Command Prompt and Run as Administrator.
  • Restart your computer and press simultaneously F8 to boot your Windows Server into Safe Mode.
  • Now select the Advanced Boot options and click on the Safe Mode option.
  • Now in the command line window type SFC.EXE /scannow /offbootdir=c:\ /offwindir=c:\windows and hit Enter.