How Do You Recover Deleted Files In Linux?
Despite best efforts, there are times when you accidentally delete files you still need. There are even times when you delete a file that you don’t realize you’ll need later. It’s best to simply back up files prior to deleting them, since it can be a hassle to recover them. Even so, it is possible to recover deleted files in Linux if you know how. Determine the partition in which the file you wish to recover was located. You can do this easily using the “pwd” command in the shell console. Unmount the current directory using the “unmount” command. This will limit the potential that the file will be overwritten while you try to recover it. Be aware that this is not possible if the file is located in the “/root” directory since it is always mounted. In this case, you’ll need to remove the hard drive and place it in another Linux based PC and continue the recovery procedure (a very dangerous option, but the only one available in this case). Use the “debugfs” command. The “debugfs” command
