Restoring data from a formatted flash drive
Restoring data from a formatted flash drive can be quite a complicated process, but in most cases the data can be returned. Here are some steps to help you accomplish this task:
1. Stop using the flash drive: After formatting, it is very important to stop writing new data to the device. This is due to the fact that when formatting files are not completely deleted and can be overwritten.
2. Use specialized data recovery software: There are many software tools for recovering lost or deleted files from formatted drives and flash drives (for example, Recuva, EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard). Just make sure before starting work to choose the right device for scanning - your formatted flash drive.
3. Start the scan: Select the "Deep scan" mode or the analysis of the entire memory to search for lost files on your flash drive.
4. Wait for the scanning results: The program should display a list of found files after the scanning process is complete.
5. Select files to restore: View the list of found files and select the ones you would like to restore.
6. Specify the storage location: The program will ask you to specify the directory or device to which the recovered data should be saved. It is important not to write this data back to the formatted flash drive - use a second drive.
7. Saving data: Wait for the copying process to complete and check the results.
If the software solution did not help to return all the lost data from your flash drive, you can ask for help from computer security specialists or service centers with knowledge of this field of work