Tip 1: How to restore a disk after formatting
Tip 1: How to restore a disk after formatting
From loss of data to hard Drive or a flash card is not insured by anyone, be itaccidental formatting, carelessness or when you need to return some lost files that you forgot to copy before formatting. In any case, you will need specialized software for data recovery. But immediately it should be noted that any recovery is not 100%, but try to get the files back.
Instructions
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For a detailed explanation, let's create a situation like this: write to the drive (hard disk or USB flash drive) four folders with different archives inside, then make quick formatting.
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After When formatting is complete, we willrecover files using Get Data Back. The program has two versions: one for data recovery in the FAT file system, the other for data recovery in the system in NTFS. As you might guess, we will use the first one, since the flash drive is in FAT32.
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Run the program - you will see a window with three options. You should choose the second option, because the formatting was done. After When you select the option, click "Next". The scan window opens. After When the program scans the disks, another window appears, where you will have to select the disk whose data you want to return.
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Click on the desired drive and click on the "Next" button. A window opens where the search will be shown in the FAT32 system. After the search term in front of you will open a window where you will have to tick the "Show all" box. Then click on the "Next" button. After All the actions you have done, you should see a list of files that can be restored.
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To restore the files, do the following:actions: - select the necessary files (hold down the CTRL key, select the desired files with the left mouse button) - click on the button "Copy" - specify the location on the Drivewhere you want to save the files - click on OK.
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To recover data after formatting, there are still a lot of similar programs. Some of them are free, some are paid. It should also be noted that if, after Formatting you have already written down some kind of information on the media, the success of file recovery will become even less, since the new data "Zatrut" old ones that have been deleted.
Tip 2: How to recover data after formatting
The process of formatting a hard disk is differentfrom deleting files. The latter allows you to completely restore the data in a short time. During the deletion, the data does not disappear physically, whereas after formatting the files are completely rewritten on the media. In the process, a new file table is created, which indicates that the disk surface is free. But if the files were not written to the new content, there is an opportunity to restore them.
You will need
- Programs Recuva, Pandora Recovery, Undelete Plus, PC Inspector File Recovery, PC Inspector smart recovery or paid program DiskInternals Uneraser
Instructions
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Choose the data recovery program that suits you. Install it on the computer. Run the utility program.
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Select the disk from which you want to restorelost data. When you start the recovery program, a window appears in which you need to select the file type. Mark their characteristics and locations before formatting. Run the analysis. The opened main window will show the found files. The program will indicate their quality and it will be clear whether it is worthwhile to restore them. Mark the ones that match your requirements.
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Start the scan and restore the foundfolders and files. Wait for a while. Activate the preview function of the recovered files. It is in some programs. Check with it the contents of the document after recovery.
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Recuva is suitable for recoverydata of the hard drive at home. In Pandora Recovery contains a special wizard that helps you configure the search, its utility is convenient for beginners. The program Undelete Plus allows you to do everything automatically, it is only necessary to select the necessary disk in the main window, it launches a filter to find the data deleted recently. PC Inspector File Recovery restores the whole logical volume, works with FAT12 / 16/32 and NTFS systems. PC Inspector smart recovery restores the graphic data and works with memory cards and flash drives of various models. Before starting a paid product DiskInternals Uneraser, purchase a special key. This program works even with hard disks of poor quality.
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Check the recovered data. Restart the computer. Make copies of important documents and materials on different disks and media to be safe from further disappearance.
