Restoring files from an external hard drive
Recovering files from an external hard drive can be a fairly simple process if you follow a few basic steps. Here are some recommendations:
1. Connect your external hard drive to the computer via a USB port or another appropriate interface.
2. Make sure that your computer recognizes the connected device and displays it as an available disk.
3. Use specialized software for data recovery (data recovery software). There are various paid and free tools for this purpose, such as Recuva, EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard or Disk Drill.
4. Run the selected data recovery program on your computer and scan the connected device (in this case, your external hard drive).
5. Wait for the scan to complete and review the search results for lost files/data on your storage device.
6. Select the necessary files to save to a new location - suggested by the program itself or specified by the user himself.
7. Create a backup copy of the recovered files on another reliable data storage device to avoid losing them again.
It is important to remember that the success of recovery depends on many factors: the condition of the hard disk, the causes of its failures or the deletion of information. If your operating system does not recognize the connected device or you are faced with serious technical problems (such as a physical defect), it is better to seek professional help from data repair/recovery specialists.