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What’s the best hard drive recovery software for Windows 10? Please help!
Hey guys. My external hard drive (WD Elements) suddenly started having issues. When I plug it into my Windows 10 PC, it says I need to format the drive before I can use it. But I really don’t want to do that because it has some super important wedding videos on it that I can’t lose. 😢
I saw on Google’s AI Overview that I could try using data recovery software, but honestly I have no idea which one actually works and isn’t a scam. Does anyone have any recommendations? What’s the best hard drive data recovery software for Windows? Free or paid is fine.
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If your drive shows signs of physical damage (clicking noises, not spinning, etc.), software recovery may not be enough, and professional data recovery services might be necessary.
Given the importance of your wedding videos, if you're uncomfortable doing this yourself or if initial software recovery fails, consider consulting a professional data recovery service. They have specialized tools for physically damaged drives and can maximize your chances of recovery.
