Items on your personal and work computer that can be restored if they are inadvertently deleted or damaged by file corruption include simple Word document files, image files as created by digital cameras and .exe applications. Actually almost any type of file using a common extension including music files and videos can easily be recovered if damaged or lost. To recover deleted items from your personal computer or handheld device all that is required is a basic data recovery tool. These tools can read hard drive storage of your device and from scan create a list of all existing and deleted information.