The main window presents recovery choices for deleted files and formatted drives. Recover My Files scans storage devices for data that Windows can no longer find, then lets you inspect recoverable results before restoring them.
Recover My Files searches FAT and NTFS volumes
The program supports FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS. When a file is deleted, its contents may remain on the storage device even though Windows no longer shows it. Recover My Files searches for that data and can reconstruct the connection to a deleted file when the necessary file-system information is still intact.
Recovery is also aimed at cases where a drive has been formatted or data has otherwise become lost. The program supports a range of storage devices, including hard drives, removable drives, and memory cards.
Deep scanning searches for lost data
Choose a recovery task that matches what happened, such as deleting files or formatting a drive, and scan the affected storage. Deep scanning examines the device for recoverable data when a basic search does not find what you need. Larger devices or extensive scans can take longer to finish.
- Scan the storage device where the files were lost.
- Inspect the results and preview files when available.
- Restore selected files to a different drive to avoid writing them back onto the source.
Inspect scan results before restoring files
The results give you a chance to identify the files you want to recover before saving them. This is particularly helpful when a scan finds many items or when you need to check whether a file can be opened. Recovery depends on whether the original data has survived; data overwritten by newer files may no longer be recoverable.
Pros
- Recovers files from FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS volumes
- Scans for data lost after drive formatting
- Offers deep scanning for lost files
Cons
- The trial scans for files but does not save recovered data
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11
Which file systems does Recover My Files support?
It supports FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS.
Can Recover My Files search a formatted drive?
Yes. It can scan formatted drives for recoverable data.
Why might a deleted file not be recoverable?
The file may have been overwritten, or the information needed to reconstruct it may no longer be intact.