VIDEO: Recover data after formatting

Where are the files after formatting

• Files that do not exceed a certain size will only be moved to the Recycle Bin when they are deleted. These can be easily restored by opening the Recycle Bin and then right-clicking on the file to restore the files.
• Contrary to popular belief, the data is not on the hard drive after formatting deleted, but usually only the file information, paths and folders from the hard disk directory removed. Files are only really deleted when they are overwritten in some form and are only then almost certainly lost. Then only a professional data recovery can help him, which can be very, very expensive.

Recover the data with freeware tools

First things first: If you notice that you have accidentally formatted the wrong partition or hard disk have made switch the computer immediately off! Do not just slowly shut down the computer, but switch it off by holding down the “power button” on your computer. Most computers then shut down easily. Then remove the hard drive immediately.

1. Connect your hard drive as an additional drive to a fully functional computer on which you DataRecovery installed. DataRecovery is a free tool that is in English.
2. Start DataRecovery and open the partition with the "deleted" files.


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3. Now let the program search the selected partition by pressing the "Scan Files" button.
4. Now you can restore the files you want with "Recovery" or delete them irrevocably by selecting "Wipe".

Another possibility to restore data is "TestDisk“. However, this is a very complex program that offers an almost endless number of options and settings.