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How can I recover files from a formatted hard drive?
Hello, I recently encountered a problem. My hard drive was accidentally formatted. There are many important files in it. I urgently need to find a way to recover files from a formatted hard drive. I ...
What you're experiencing is pretty common. Many people accidentally format their hard drives, especially during system reinstallation or when changing devices. While it may seem serious, there’s a good chance of recovery as long as you haven't written too much new data to the drive since it was formatted.
I’ve been there myself when I accidentally formatted my WD MyPassport. Over time, I tried several tools to recover my files, including R-photo, 4DD1G, and Windows File Recovery.
- R-photo: This tool works best for recovering photos, especially if that’s your main concern.
- 4DD1G: It’s easy to use, and the ability to preview files before recovery is a plus, though it might not always recover everything in perfect condition.
- Windows File Recovery: This is a free tool from Microsoft, and while it's decent for basic recovery tasks, I found it a bit limited when dealing with formatted drives.