Recovery of a formatted flash drive
Restoring data from a formatted flash drive can be quite a complicated process, but there are several methods that you can try.
1. Using specialized programs: There are many software tools for data recovery from formatted storage devices. Some of the most common and effective ones include Recuva, EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard, and TestDisk. Install such programs only from a healthy resource or the official website of the developer.
2. Contact professional data recovery services: If the data is very valuable or if you do not have experience working with similar tasks on your own, it is better to contact an expert data recovery company for help. They use specialized equipment and techniques for deeper scanning of the physical structure of the information storage device.
3. Prevention of further use of the flash drive: The more time that passes after formatting the flash drive before the start of its possible recovery, the less chance there is of successful data recovery. Therefore, if you have discovered data loss and want to try to recover it, do not use the flash drive before starting the recovery process.
It is important to remember that some data may be completely or partially lost after formatting the flash drive. Therefore, regular backup copies of all valuable files are the best strategy to prevent such situations.