How to restore deleted files
Download a recovery tool
There are easy and effective recovery tools available for download on the web and some have the major advantage of being free.
Zero Assumption Recovery
Download Link:
http://www.z-a-recovery.com/download.htm
Features: General-purpose data recovery (Formatted disk, RAW filesystem, MBR damage, RAID array, digital photos).
Restoration
Download Link:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Restoration_d4474.html
Features: No installation is needed, can run from Windows and a floppy disk, works in FAT and NTFS and digital cameras.
PC Inspector File Recovery
Download Link:
http://www.pcinspector.de/Sites/file_recovery/download.htm?Language=1
Features: Supports FAT 13/16/32 and NTFS file systems, can find partitions automatically even when the FAT has been damaged.
Undelete Plus
Download Link:
http://www.undelete-plus.com/download.html
The one I suggest is Undelete Plus. It works under Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT, Windows 2003 and Windows Vista. It is effective, has a user-friendly interface and is easy to comprehend and use.