With today's technology, we have a wide variety of data storage options. And among them, removable media devices remain a popular choice. These devices come in various formats, such as USB storage devices or SD cards. However, media files in these devices often go missing or get deleted due to improper handling. So, what to do if you have mistakenly deleted media files from your removable media or windows media player?

But fret not. Here we will discuss how you can recover deleted media files from removable devices or media players.

Part 1. Professional Tool to Recover Deleted Media Files from Removable Media or Windows Media Player

Using professional recovery tools, such as iMyFone D-Back Hard Drive Recovery Expert, you can effectively restore deleted media files from any removable media or windows media players. This tool recovers audio, video, and photo files that have been deleted, formatted, or erased from any device. Without losing any original files, the D-Back Hard Drive Recovery Expert scans your device and restores deleted files.

Here is a step-by-step guide to help you recover deleted files using this best recovery tool.

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1.1 Recovering Deleted Media Files from SD Card/PC

SD cards are great for storing photos, videos, audio files, and other documents and transferring them to your PC. They can, however, cause data loss if mishandled. However, with the D-Back Hard Drive Recovery Expert, you can recover deleted media files from your SD Card/PC.

Step 1: Firstly, download and install the D-Back Hard Drive Recovery Expert tool on your computer. Connect the SD card from which you want to recover photos to your computer and wait until it has been detected. After that, launch D-Back Hard Drive Recovery Expert, and select a location where the tool can scan and recover.

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Step 2: After selecting the SD card detected by the tool, click the Scan button at the bottom right of the screen. Once scanning has begun, wait until it is complete.

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Step 3: Photos, videos, and documents can be previewed using the tool. Once the media files have been scanned and restored, you can preview them. Select the file you want to recover and click the Recover option. In a few seconds, you will get back your deleted files.

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1.2 Recovering Deleted Windows Media Player Files

The steps to Recovering deleted windows media player file with the D-Back Hard Drive Recovery Expert is the same as recovering data from an SD card.

Step 1: Install the iMyFone D-Back Hard Drive Recovery Expert software, and then double-click its icon on your desktop to launch it.

Step 2: Choose the location from where your files go missing. Initiate the scanning process by clicking the Scan button. For fast searching, select the exact type of file from the list.

Step 3: After scanning is complete, you will see a preview of the deleted files. Select the location on your computer to restore a file and click restore. The file will be restored to your selected location.

Part 2. Alternative Method to Recover Deleted Media Files

You may lose all of your data if your SD card becomes corrupted. However, you can fix it without any recovery tool - using attrib Command./ Try the following steps:

Step 1: To begin, you must connect the memory card to the computer. You can now open the "Start" menu by clicking on the Start button.

Step 2: You will need to type 'cmd' into a search bar and hit the enter key. Under the program's list, you'll find the 'exe' option. When you right-click the 'exe,' you will see a command window. From there, you can recover your lost data.

Step 3: Type 'attrib -h -r -s /s /d drive letter:\*.* in command window and hit enter. You will get back your deleted file.

Part 3. FAQs about Media Files Recovery

1. Why Media Library gets Deleted from My Windows Media Player?

While the reason for deletion can differ for different users, you can restore your deleted files from your windows media player using the best recovery tool―D-Back Hard Drive Recovery Expert!

2. How do I Reset the Windows Media Player Library?

You can reset the Windows Media Player library by clicking on the "Library" tab in the "Windows Media Player" application and by clicking the "Reset Library" button under the "General" category.

3. How can You Delete Media Files from Windows Media Player?

  1. Navigate to the list of items you wish to delete in Windows Media Player.
  2. You can select all items by pressing the keys "CTRL" and "A".
  3. Hit "Delete".

4. Where can You Find Media Files on the Computer?

Type the name of the app, document, or file you are looking for in the search bar located on the left-hand side of your taskbar. If you find a result that matches your search criteria, click on it. However, if you can't find it, files have been deleted, and you need to restore them. Use the D-Back Hard Drive Recovery Expert to restore your deleted files.

Conclusion

The possibility of your files being deleted accidentally from your removable media and the windows media player can be really frustrating. Fortunately, it is possible to recover deleted media files with or without software. Compatible with both Windows/Mac OS., D-Back Hard Drive Recovery Expert can help you recover your deleted files with a high recovery rate. Try this tool and save your time and effort.

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