Restore data from the flash drive
Restoring data from a flash drive can be quite a difficult task, especially if files have been deleted or the flash drive is damaged. However, there are several methods that you can try.
1. Use specialized data recovery software. There are many free and paid programs such as Recuva, EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard and Disk Drill. Install one of them on your computer and follow the instructions for use to scan your flash drive and recover lost files.
2. Check the trash (or "Trash") on your computer - you may have accidentally deleted the necessary files from the flash drive irreversibly.
3. If the data was erased by formatting or damage to the FAT32/NTFS/exFAT system file on the flash drive itself, then use the Windows command line:
a) Press Win + R to open the Run window.
b) Type cmd.exe
c) In the command line, run chkdsk X: /f where X is a flash drive
4. Contact professional data recovery services, they have more options and tools for data recovery from damaged flash drives.
It is important to remember that the faster you take steps to recover data after deleting or losing files on a flash drive, the more chances you will have to successfully recover data.