Don’t Panic If You Lose Data! 3 Formatted Data Recovery Software Shared, Novices Will Know It At A Glance

When we use computers and mobile phones on a daily basis, data loss often occurs unprepared. Work documents are accidentally deleted, a USB flash drive cannot be recognized after being plugged into the computer, the hard drive prompts "needs to be formatted" for no reason… just thinking about these situations can give people a headache. As a digital blogger who deals with data all year round, today I will share three useful formatted data recovery software that I have personally tested to help you deal with such unexpected situations calmly.

1. 360 File Recovery: First Choice for Emergency, Lightweight and Convenient

If you usually have a software called 360 Security Guard installed on your computer, you actually already have a basic data recovery tool. Its advantage is that the cost is zero, the threshold is zero, and there is no need to download additional software. For the accidental deletion that just occurred, the success rate of this tool in recovery is pretty good. Its operation path is really not complicated: first open 360 Security Guard, find the "File Recovery" function in the toolbar or search box, select the hard disk partition where you accidentally deleted the file, and then click Scan. After the scan is completed, the files displayed will be classified according to status. Just check the items that need to be restored.

However, everyone should be reminded that the boundaries of their capabilities are quite clear. When faced with complex failure conditions such as hard disk formatting, partition table corruption, or RAW format (ie, unrecognized file system), its scanning ability will be greatly reduced, and the scanning rate will be relatively slow. Its most suitable situation is: you have just pressed Shift + Delete, or you have emptied the Recycle Bin, and you need to quickly retrieve a few small files to meet your urgent needs.

2. AOMEI Recovery Star: balanced functions, professional recovery in three steps

If the data loss situation is more complicated, for example, the U disk cannot be opened and the hard disk prompts that it needs to be formatted, then I would recommend AOMEI Recovery Star, a professional formatted data recovery software. Its most prominent feature is that its operation logic is clear and clear. Even people who are novices in computer operation can complete the recovery operation according to the instructions given. At the same time, it performs extremely well in terms of compatibility, covering support for various types of media such as HDD (mechanical hard disk), SSD (solid state drive), USB flash drive, and memory card.

The usage process is a standard three-step process:

Install the software and run it, select the partition or USB drive where your lost files are located in the main interface, and then click "Scan". The software will first perform a quick scan, and then perform a deep scan on its own, doing its best to dig out the residual data in the partition.

2. Preview : After completing the scan, you will see an interface like a file explorer, and all files that have been deleted or lost will be displayed. This software has the ability to preview images, documents and other formats, which can help you determine whether it is the file you are looking for.

3. When performing the recovery operation, select the files that need to be retrieved, then click the "Recover" button, and then select a place different from the original path to save the work. This step is extremely critical because it prevents data from being overwritten twice, which can lead to permanent damage.

If you are eager to recover key files lost due to formatting, AOMEI Recovery Star is the most efficient option.

3. PhotoRec: Open source and free, dig deep into the underlying data

Finally, let’s talk about a geek-style tool, which is PhotoRec. This software is completely free and open source. It is as famous as its brother software TestDisk. PhotoRec does not rely on the file system, but relies on analyzing data signatures, that is, file header information, to identify and recover files. What this means is that even if your hard disk partition table is completely lost, even if the file system is changed to RAW format, it is still possible to dig out pictures, documents and compressed packages deep in the disk.

Of course, it has significant shortcomings. The interface is not rich enough and is presented as an all-English command line style window. Although there is a graphical interface version, the logic remains consistent and lacks next-step guidance. Ordinary users may be confused when using it for the first time. The files it recovers generally do not have original file names and folder structures, and are only named as a series of numbers. You need to spend time to filter them by yourself. Therefore, it is more suitable for advanced users who are willing to invest time to delve into technical details, or have the ultimate pursuit of data recovery success rate.

Written at the end: In addition to data recovery, the more important thing is to prevent problems before they occur.

Each of the above three tools has its own focus:

360 File Recovery : Convenient and free, suitable for immediate accidental deletion.

AOMEI Recovery Star, with its comprehensive functions and user-friendly operation, is the first choice when facing moderate to mild disaster situations such as formatting and inability to read.

PhotoRec, with its powerful underlying recovery capabilities, is the last line of defense in the event of severe data damage.

If you happen to be in a state of urgent need to recover lost files at this moment, my personal suggestion is to give priority to trying AOMEI Recovery Star, which has achieved a good balance between ease of use and recovery capabilities.

As a digital blogger, I would like to remind you that data recovery is not 100% successful. The safest and most appropriate approach is always to back up in advance. It is recommended that you turn on the "File History" function of Windows or the "Time Machine" function of macOS now, or use cloud disks, NAS, or network-attached storage, to perform regular backups of important data. Developing this habit is more effective than any recovery software.