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Could someone suggest a good data recovery software for Windows 10?
Please give a try on Puran File Recovery. It is a lightweight, no-nonsense utility known for its simplicity and surprisingly deep scanning capabilities. While its interface remains rooted in the Windows 7 era, it is highly valued by power users because it is completely free for personal use with no recovery limits, unlike many modern "freemium" tools that cap recovery at 500MB or 2GB.
The data recovery software on Windows 10 offers three distinct scanning levels: Quick Scan, which instantly lists recently deleted files; Deep Scan, which performs a byte-by-byte search for file signatures; and Full Scan, which is specifically designed to detect lost partitions and recover data from formatted drives. It can even scan "RAW" or physical drives that Windows fails to recognize, making it a reliable choice for drives with logical corruption.
One of its standout technical features is the ability to maintain folder structures and full file paths, even when recovering from a formatted disk. It supports a wide array of file systems, including NTFS and FAT12/16/32, and includes a built-in search box with wildcard support to help you quickly filter through thousands of recovered items to find specific documents or photos.
Despite its lack of recent visual updates, this Windows 10 data recovery tool remains fully compatible with Windows 10 and 11 (both 32-bit and 64-bit). It is also available as a portable version, which is a critical safety feature; you can run it directly from a USB drive to avoid installing it on the same disk where your lost data is located, significantly reducing the risk of overwriting your files.