It claims that it can recover deleted files from re-formatted drive but most of the times it failed to do so, was not even able to show a list of recoverable files after scanning.

A few powerful free programs are there for recovering data from formatted drive -

* Puran File Recovery - Very effective program , can recover files from formatted disk or even from Pen Drives, Memory Cards etc. ( proved )

* PhotoRec
another superb program for recovering files from formatted disks.

And for recovering files from scratched CD's or defective hard disks there is Roadkil's Unstoppable Copier ( http://www.roadkil.net/program.php?ProgramID=29 ).

What I have observed If the drive has been wiped by any wiper program recently then the chance of getting any file back is almost null.


Some general purpose file recovery programs -


(*) Undelete 360 ( My Favourite )

(*) Recuva -Portable - A popular Program from well known developer Piriform.

(*) WinUtilities Free Undelete - It has the explorer based GUI. A handy tool , in certain cases I find it more powerful than Undelete 360 and Recuva. Moreover It can help you to retrieve files inside locked folder in case you lost the password.

(*) iCare Data Recovery

(*)PC INSPECTOR File Recovery


Some Tips to be followed :

1) Firstly don't install this type of undelete programs to disk from which you want to recover files right now. Install it to usb thumbdrive if no other disk is available.

2) To prevent the deleted files to be overwritten, you should avoid any use of the disk where the file was deleted, until after the deleted file is recovered.
Though you may not be able to do it most of the time.

3) Try to keep your hard disk in good shape by periodically defragmenting it. This will increase the chanches of file recovery

Jahid tarafından yorumlandı  –  11 years ago  –  Bu yorumu yararlı buldunuz mu? evet | hayır (+148)

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@tommo,

For me there is no issue with the downloaded zip file of "TESTDISK & PHOTOREC" , It is a command-line program but seems it is really capable to do some serious job.
Thanks @Jahid , Nice Recommendation, Keep the Good work up.

@tommo, For me there is no issue with the downloaded zip file of "TESTDISK & PHOTOREC" , It is a command-line program but seems it is really capable to do some serious job. Thanks @Jahid , Nice Recommendation, Keep the Good work up.
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Sean Rooney tarafından yorumlandı  –  11 years ago  –  Bu yorumu yararlı buldunuz mu? evet | hayır (+20)

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Installed and Registered ok.

But... When running progran to recover from USD Memory Stick.

Get... Runtime error Microsoft Runtime c++ then program Dies..

Anyone else with this error? or any sugestions Please

Richard tarafından yorumlandı  –  11 years ago  –  Bu yorumu yararlı buldunuz mu? evet | hayır (+18)

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Dual-boot here! I loaded into both physical partitions (Win8.1.3 & Win 10) & both got the same error message as #1. Sorry SoftOrbits - thumbs down today - thanks anyway. C U tomorrow GOTD & hopefully with a working program. HAGD

Thomas Roberts tarafından yorumlandı  –  11 years ago  –  Bu yorumu yararlı buldunuz mu? evet | hayır (+12)

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8.1 and 10 are NOT included in the list of compatible operating systems at the top of this page.

8.1 and 10 are NOT included in the list of compatible operating systems at the top of this page.
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Keya23 tarafından yorumlandı  –  11 years ago  –  Bu yorumu yararlı buldunuz mu? evet | hayır (+10)

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