How to recover a file on a flash drive that windows removed

Windows said there was a problem with my removable drive (flash drive) and asked to scan the disk and fix it... other messages that I read says you should do.  I did, but now something very important on the flash drive is gone. I always use the safely remove hardware and eject media option before removing the flash drive.  How can I retrieve this file?

You can't, it's gone.  You will need to get your most recent backup copy.  Flash drives have an average duration of 4 years direct, but many die younger (30% die during the first 2 years). And don't forget, some die faster.  Take this into account when you use flash drives and always keep a copy of your files in a backup or place online like OneDrive.

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