If you are reading this page, you likely have just lost some critical files. Most people do not look for hard drive data recovery software until they need it. Yes, we all know that we should unfailingly back up our files and store our external drive in a separate location (or "in the cloud") just in case, but this does not always happen. After reminding yourself to be more diligent in your backup plans in the future, take some time to think about how you lost your data and settle down in the fact that there is hope. Lost data or deleted files usually remain in memory until they are written over. What is "lost" is the pathway or direct access to the data. Recovery software can help you find the data if the pathway no longer exists.
So, you have lost some files. What can you do? Data backup software can recover your files if they have not been written over and the storage device is still intact. Even if you cannot access Windows, there is still a chance you can recover your data. The best recovery software can recover data from damaged sectors, USB drives, deleted partitions and external disk drives. It can recover any data file, including images, Microsoft Office files or Outlook emails.
Data recovery software for Windows is a do-it-yourself solution that is easy to use and less expensive than hiring a data recovery service. However, there are a few precautions to keep in mind. First, do not install the software onto the compromised disk. Either install it onto a different disk or to a separate PC that you can attach to the disk drive.
Second, if you suspect a damaged sector, you may benefit from creating a disk image of that sector to pull the data from rather than directly from the disk (some of the software we reviewed includes disk imaging tools). Lastly, until you recover your data, don't change anything. Do not install other software, do not save new files onto the disk and do not reconfigure your partitions – any changes may compromise the access to your data.
Best Data Recovery Software Comparisons and Reviews
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GetDataBack
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Handy Recovery
Quick Recovery
Advanced Disk Recovery
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