Data recovery from a damaged flash drive

Restoring data from a damaged flash drive can be a difficult process, but in most cases it is possible to return lost files. Here are some steps you can take to request data recovery:

1. Connect the flash drive to the computer and check it on other USB ports or even on another computer. Sometimes the problem may be related to a malfunction of a specific port.

2. If your computer sees the device, but you cannot access the data due to read/write or formatting errors, try using a specialized software tool for data recovery (for example, Recuva).

3. If the program does not help for some reason or if your flash drive requires a deeper scan and repair of the FAT32/NTFS/exFAT/Mac OS Extended/HFS+ file system, then you should seek help from professional information recovery services.

4. Some users also notice success when using the Windows command line (cmd) to perform operations chkdsk /f X: , where “X” is the assigned drive letter of the flash drive.

5. If all other methods do not help, you can try using software to restore data from damaged drives (for example, TestDisk or PhotoRec). They can be difficult to use and require a certain expertise, so it is recommended to study the instructions before starting work.

It is important to note that the success of data recovery depends on the degree of damage to the flash drive. In cases of serious hardware breakdowns, professional help of information recovery specialists may be required.

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