Restoring data from HDD after formatting
Restoring data from a hard disk (HDD) after formatting can be a difficult task, but in certain cases it is possible to return part or all of the lost files. Here are some steps you can take to request data recovery:
1. Stop using the HDD: At the first sign of data loss, stop writing new information to the hard disk. This will help to avoid replacing old deleted files.
2. Use specialized programs: There are many data recovery programs, such as Recuva, EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard, and TestDisk/PhotoRec. Install these programs on a second computer or partition of a formatted HDD.
3. Start the scan: Select the appropriate tool and start the process of scanning your formatted HDD to search for deleted files and folders.
4. Selective saving of found results: When the program finishes scanning, it will find a list of found faults that were previously deleted. Mark the necessary data to the selected list.
5. Save the data to another storage device: If you find the necessary files, save them to another data storage medium (for example, an external hard drive or flash memory). Do not write data back to a formatted HDD.
It is important to remember that the success of data recovery after formatting depends on several factors: the time from the moment of formatting to the beginning of the recovery process; the amount of new data that was written over the old deleted files; as well as the state of the HDD itself. In cases of serious damage to the hard disk, specialized software or the services of a professional data recovery company may be required.