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Recover Formatted Drives with UNFORMAT

Date Added: March 31, 2019 07:57:02 AM
Author: James Keene
Category: Computers: Tools & Recovery
Losing data is one of the most common computer-related problems of all, and it's something that almost everyone has experienced. However, human error lies behind the clear majority of cases of data loss. A common mistake is to format the wrong drive or delete the wrong partition, for example. In another common scenario, someone formats or deletes files from a USB flash drive or memory card. By default, data deleted from removable drives doesn't even end up in the recycle bin. In either scenario, it's often assumed that the data is gone for good and that there's no chance of getting it back. In the worst-case scenarios, people have formatted entire hard drives and lost access to years' worth of documents, photos and other files and programs. Fortunately, and contrary to common belief, there might still be a way to get the data back intact before it's permanently overwritten. How Does Recovering Formatted Drives Work? While every computer user should keep their data safely backed up to protect against the next ransomware attack or accidental deletion, there may come a time when you're left with no other choice but to use a data-recovery solution. It is possible to recover deleted data until it ends up being physically overwritten by another file operation. When you empty a recycle bin, for example, nothing is physically deleted from the drive. Only the contents of the master file table are changed so that the space previously occupied by the deleted files is flagged as available. Much the same applies when formatting a drive or deleting a partition. In either of these cases, the only thing that's initially deleted is the MFT database. Further use of the drive will, however, eventually lead to the original data being permanently overwritten. Data-recovery software UNFORMAT exploits this opportunity to give you one last chance to get your data back intact. However, you'll want to use it as soon as you notice the data has been accidentally (or maliciously) deleted, since your chances of success will be substantially higher the quicker you act. Any further modifications to the contents of the disk, such as by creating, moving or copying a file, can permanently overwrite the deleted data in part or in whole. However, until that happens, you should be able to get everything back intact. To make the process easier, UNFORMAT provides a simple wizard-driven interface that helps guide users through the process to make it as stress-free as possible. Furthermore, it runs from Active@ Boot Disk (if you're using the professional package), so you can safely use it to scan and recover data from your primary system hard drive without risking further modification to the file system. Whether your goal is to recover individual files and folders or get back lost partitions or recover everything from a recently formatted drive, this solution provides the tools and abilities you need to enjoy the highest chances of success possible. The latest version adds support for more file signatures too, including ONE, PUB, MYI, IBD, FRM, VDI and BCB. Find out more at http://www.unfortmat.com .