It will restore files after formatting the flash drive

Formatting a flash drive can lead to the deletion of all data from it. However, in some cases files can be recovered using special programs.

Here are some steps that can help you recover lost data:

1. First of all, stop using the flash drive after formatting. No new data or disk writing operations can replace old information and complicate the process of its extraction.

2. Use specialized software to restore data from a storage device (flash drive recovery software). There are many such programs: Recuva, EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Free Edition, and Disk Drill are just some of the most popular tools for this task.

3. Run the selected remote information retrieval program on your computer system and follow the instructions for its use.
Pay special attention to the time before the start of this software - the sooner you start scanning after formatting,
the better the result will be.

4. When performing a scan, the program should display a list of candidate files found
Next, they will be divided into categories (photos, videos, documents, etc.). Select the desired files to restore.

5. Selected all the necessary data for extraction,
specify the path of saving on your computer or other reliable storage.

6. Wait for the data recovery process to complete
Execution time can vary greatly depending on the volume of information and the speed of the software

7 Check the result: go to the specified path of saved files
If they were successfully found, then the operation was successful.

In cases of formatting a flash drive, there is always a chance to return lost information with the help of specialized tools. The responsible use of these methods increases the success of the result

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