Recovery of deleted files from an external hard drive
Restoring deleted files from an external hard drive can be a fairly simple process if you quickly discovered the error and did not write new data to the disk after deletion. Here are some steps you can take to request a data recovery:
1. First of all, stop using an external hard drive as soon as you notice data loss. Writing new files or modifying existing files may damage the possibility of a successful recovery.
2. Connect your external hard drive to the computer via a USB port or another appropriate interface.
3. Use specialized software tools for searching and extracting deleted files from the data storage device (for Windows it can be Recuva, EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard; for Mac - Disk Drill).
4. Make sure you select the correct partition/driver when starting the software and follow the prompts to scan your storage device.
5. At the end of the scan, the program should display a list of found files with data available for recovery.
6. Having selected the necessary files, save them on another data carrier, not on an external hard drive.
It is important to remember that the success of restoring deleted files may depend on various factors: the time from the moment the file is deleted to the beginning of the process of restoring it; the amount of new data recorded after the loss; the state of the storage device itself. If you are faced with a serious problem or your data requires specialized recovery services, it is better to contact a professional specialist for more accurate consultation and assistance in this case.