Files can be recovered from your hard disk as long as they have not been overwritten. The professional version of Norton AntiVirus has advanced tools, such as Norton Protected Recycled Bin, which let you undo accidental file deletes, even after you have emptied the Recycle Bin; simply right-click the bin and run the UnErase wizard. You can also try PC Inspector File Recovery , which is freeware, for restoring deleted files.