asked on

Recover deleted files on linux???

Hi i wonder if its possible to recover a delete file on linux. i have backup a configuration file , but i deleted it by mistake!!!!

woolmilkporc

Most filemanagers which are part of graphical desktops (like KDE, CDE or similar) do have waste bins from which you could recover deleted files, but Unix/Linux shells (command line) don't. No chance here!

Restore your backup, and take good care to always have such a backup of all important files on your system at hand in the future!

wmp

Williams225

ASKER

i use kde. i did a backup of previous configuration of eth0 but i deleted it. i need to find it

SOLUTION

woolmilkporc

membership

This solution is only available to members.

To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.

Start Free Trial

woolmilkporc

As for KDE: Did you remove the file using a regular shell (maybe in an xterm window), or did you use KDE's file manager (Konqueror/Dolphin)?

The latter use KDE's waste bin, the shell (as said) doesn't.

To recover a file from the trash/waste bin just open the bin, right click the respective file and choose "restore".

wmp

woolmilkporc

Typo in #36556634. It's "ext3", not "ext23". Sorry!

ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION

madunix

membership

This solution is only available to members.

To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.

Start Free Trial

Hugh McCurdy

Adding a suggestion (not a solution). As soon as the data is accidentally removed, the computer should be turned off. The HD should be moved to another computer before attempting recovery. Ideally the HD should be mirrored before attempting recovery.

In addition to luck, success will also hinge on the nature of the data. Binary data is hard to recognize as being what you want. Text files are easier. For instance, if you removed a bunch of program source code, it's probably worth the effort.

I did this, once, long ago, and actually got everything back.