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Hard drive data recovery. Is the chance high for a PC
Some programs can be confusing, and if you don’t understand how to use them, you may end up messing things up even more. Make sure to read the documentation or watch quick tutorial videos. If the drive is physically damaged, using software tools might not help. Always assess the situation first. For physical issues, you might need professional help. Make sure you're downloading recovery tools from reputable sources. A sketchy tool can lead to malware or make the problem worse.
If you’re a Windows user and looking for something built-in, you might consider using the File History feature (if you had it set up before the data loss). Just go to Settings > Update & Security > Backup and see if you had backups made.
Another nifty tool is the Windows Recovery Environment. If your hard drive is failing or has issues, you can access this by booting from a Windows installation media and choosing “Repair your computer.” It might not directly recover your files, but it could help get the system back up and running to allow access to some data.
Additional help with Hard drive data recovery:
- Microsoft OneDrive: If you had OneDrive set up, check the "Recycle Bin" within OneDrive; they keep deleted files for a certain period. You might find your lost files there too.
- TastDisk: This one’s more technical but super powerful. It can recover lost partitions and make non-booting disks bootable again. If you're feeling brave, give it a shot.
- PhotoRac: While it might sound like it only works for photos, this tool can recover a lot more than that. It’s a bit more technical, but if you're comfortable with command-line interfaces, you might appreciate its powerful capabilities.