How to Recover Data from Formatted Windows Drive
Complete tutorial for data recovery after formatting a hard drive, including recovery principles, operation steps, and methods to improve success rate.
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Complete Tutorial for Data Recovery After Formatting
Understanding Format Recovery
Formatting only clears the file system index information. Actual data remains on the disk until overwritten by new data. Therefore, using professional software promptly after formatting can recover most data.
Recovery Steps
- Stop Using the Disk: Immediately stop writing any data to the formatted disk
- Install Recovery Software: Install Baicha Data Recovery Master on another disk
- Select Recovery Mode: Launch software and select "Format Recovery" mode
- Select Target Disk: Choose the formatted disk partition
- Deep Scan: Deep scan is recommended for best recovery results
- Preview and Recover: Preview files after scanning, select needed files to recover
Tips to Improve Recovery Success Rate
- Don't install new software or save new files after formatting
- Use an external hard drive to save recovered files
- Perform recovery as soon as possible