When important data stored on a disk or flash drive is deleted or overwritten by mistake or carelessness, it is very unpleasant. Of course, if the data is important, there is a simple truth to keep in mind, namely that prevention is simpler than cure. In this case, this means that if you have previously created backups of your information on another disk, such a nuisance will not befall you. And, nevertheless, when it happens, it remains only to look for ways to recover the data.
Necessary
- - Computer;
- - Easy Recovery Data Recovery program.
Instructions
Step 1
To recover deleted files, special recovery programs are usually used, which can be found in abundance on the Internet with free access. Most of them are based on the fact that when you delete or overwrite a disk, areas on the drive remain on top of other files untouched by this process. If erased files were stored in these areas, such a program detects them and makes it possible to restore them. The likelihood of successful recovery of information without special equipment from overwritten areas of the disk is extremely small. If you have such a situation, it is better to contact specialized data recovery service centers.
Step 2
So, you still decided to recover deleted or overwritten files. To do this, download and install a program to recover deleted files: Easy Recovery Data Recovery is a good choice. Although this program is paid, it is Russified and created by a developer recognized in this area - the OnTrack company.
Step 3
To recover files, start the program and select the Data Recovery section, then Standard Recovery. A list of discs appears. Select the one from which you want to recover data, then click Next. The process of analysis and scanning will begin, as a result of which the program will find all files and directories that it can recover. At the end of the process, a list of found files and directories will appear on the left. Check the ones you want to restore and click Next. On the next screen of the wizard, specify the path where the recovered files will be copied. Click Next and wait for the file recovery process to finish.