Data Recovery for Windows

Disk Drill software for data recovery

Effortlessly retrieve deleted files on Windows, including Office documents, archives, and media files, with Disk Drill for Windows. This user-friendly data recovery software swiftly restores deleted files from hard disks (HDD), external USB drives, or any storage media.

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If you’ve inadvertently lost or deleted crucial data from your device, this no-cost data recovery software for Windows can swiftly retrieve it for you. Its user-friendly interface simplifies the process of recovering your missing files. Among its capabilities are:

Recover up to 500MB data free.
Recovery Vault ensures protection.
Backup storage media, free, at byte-level.
Review lost files before recovery
Forecast file recovery success with just seven words.

Retrieve Data From Various Devices

Disk Drill data recovery software is compatible with Windows 10 and 11, facilitating the retrieval of deleted data from a wide array of storage devices. Supported devices range from internal hard disks and external USB drives to SD cards, CF cards, digital cameras, SSDs, flash drives, virtual hard drives, RAID arrays, disk images, and more. Moreover, it operates seamlessly on Windows 8, 7, XP, and Vista systems.

Computer / Macintosh

Dell®, HP®, Acer®, Asus®, MacBook Pro®, MacBook Air®, Apple iMac® and others.

Storage drive

HP®, Samsung®, Seagate®, Toshiba®, WD®, LaCie®, Intel®, Adata®, and others.

USB Drive

SanDisk®, Samsung®, Kingston®, Corsair®, Patriot®, PNY®, Verbatim®, Silicon Power®, and others.

Memory Card Rerecord

SanDisk®, Transcend®, Toshiba®, Lexar®, Integral®, SP®, PNY®, Kingston®, and others.

Camera Digital

Samsung®, HP®, Sony®, GoPro®, Canon®, Sigma®, Nikon®, Epson®, Panasonic®, and others.

iOS / Android (Mac exclusive)

Samsung Galaxy, iPhone, Lenovo, Huawei, OnePlus, Google Pixel, LG, and others.

*If TRIM is deactivated.Learn More

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**Notice: Currently, Disk Drill for Mac exclusively supports the recovery of images, documents, archives, and other deleted files from iPhones, iPads, and Android devices. This functionality will soon be extended to Disk Drill for Windows. Please inform us if you’re interested in beta-testing this feature.

Retrieve All File Formats

Disk Drill, a premier Windows data recovery software, adeptly retrieves all deleted or lost file types across a wide array of devices. Its advanced scanning algorithms excel at recognizing and reconstructing various file formats, encompassing popular videos, audios, photos, and documents.

40 Video

AVI, FLV (Flash vid), M4V (iTunes vid), MP4 (MPEG-4 vid), MPG (MPEG vid), WMV (Win Media Vid)

40 Audio

MP3, AIF, AIFC, AIFF, and WMA are all various formats used for storing audio data.

40 Images

BMP, JPG, JP2, GIF, TIFF, PSP. Polaroid/Sigma: X3F. Pentax: PEF. Adobe: AI, APM, IDML, INDB, INDD, INDL, INX, LRCAT, PSB, PSD.

40 Documents

DOCX (Word) PDF (Portable Document) PPTX (PowerPoint) XLSX (Excel Sheet)

40 ZIP (Extended Zip) RAR (WinRAR Archive) DMG (Mac Disk Image) 7Z (7-Zip) CAB (Windows Cabinet)

40 Other Files

ACCDB (MS Database) DB (Paradox) SQL (SQL Queries) MYO (MYOB Windows File) OTF (OpenType Font)

All compatible file formats

5 EASY STEPS

How Windows Data Recovery Functions

Disk Drill, a no-cost data recovery solution, supports Windows 10, 11, and older OS versions. Its user-friendly interface and robust capabilities cater to users of all skill levels, whether novice or experienced. With just a few straightforward steps, Disk Drill empowers users to effortlessly recover lost files. Here’s a brief guide to get started:

Step 1

Obtain and set up Disk Drill data retrieval software for Windows

Disk Drill, available as a free download, can be installed swiftly with just a few clicks. Similar to other system software installations, it requires your administrator credentials during setup. The Disk Drill Free edition allows for data recovery of up to 500 MB, along with providing ongoing access to additional data protection tools.

Step 2

Choose data source and method for recovery and restoration.

Choose the disk or device where your data was lost from the list shown in the application’s main window. Click on “Search for lost data” to commence all supported recovery methods. Depending on the situation, you can opt for other scanning options like partition search or deep scan. Scanning the entire drive with all available recovery methods yields the most comprehensive results, uncovering more recoverable data.

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Step 3

Initiate search for missing data.

After selecting the data source, proceed by clicking the “Search for lost data” button to begin the recovery process. This initiates the scan to locate your deleted files. The duration of the scanning step varies depending on the type and condition of the scanned media.

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Step 4

Choose the files to restore

During scanning, a progress bar appears at the top of the app window, along with the count and total size of found files. You have the option to pause and resume the scan anytime. For optimal results, allow the scan to finish in one session. You can monitor identified files and even begin recovery while the app continues scanning in the background.

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Step 4.1

Utilize "filters" for expedited search / designate a particular file format.

Our Windows data recovery tool enables you to preview the files it has detected before proceeding with the recovery process. The tool organizes identified files by type within the application window, simplifying the process of locating the desired ones. Simply select from categories such as Pictures, Video, Audio, Documents, Archives, and others to view the files found during the scanning procedure.

Step 4.1

Handle recoverables, sift through files,

Utilize the search bar at the top of Disk Drill’s window to narrow down your search to specific file types such as *.JPG or *.DOC. You can filter scanning results based on the file type you want to recover, enabling you to select the desired files for restoration. Choose individual files or opt for the “Recover all” button to retrieve all selected items.

Step 4.1

Data revamp: brief, precise, impactful.

If the files you anticipated aren’t listed among the located ones, examine the “Reconstructed” and “Reconstructed labeled” sections in the scan results. Here, you’ll discover files that Disk Drill has reconstructed byte by byte using its exclusive database of file signatures. It’s always advisable to preview these found files to decide whether they should be included in the recovery process.

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Step 5

Restore your erased information

After reviewing the located files, click on “Recover” Next, you’ll need to select the recovery destination. We strongly advise against using the same disk that was scanned for lost files, as this can overwrite the recoverable data.

Data Recovery Tool for All Data Loss Scenarios

Disk Drill is a versatile data recovery tool capable of restoring deleted files in a wide range of data loss scenarios. Here are several examples.

Every day, approximately 200 users encounter the common issue of unintentionally deleting files. With Disk Drill, effortlessly restore all your lost files with our straightforward and dependable data recovery software.

If you've accidentally emptied your Recycle Bin too hastily and just realized you've lost crucial data, Disk Drill can come to the rescue by recovering the files you thought were permanently deleted.

Attach the malfunctioning hard disk to a separate computer equipped with Disk Drill, enabling our data recovery software to salvage the files and directories stored on the device.

Accidentally formatting the incorrect external drive can lead to a significant loss of data. However, Disk Drill has the capability to recover all lost files and folders from the formatted drive in many instances.

Protect your valuable files from unexpected attacks by computer viruses or malware. Utilize our flexible data recovery tool to restore files that have been deleted by malicious software.

Experiencing a disk partition loss can lead to a catastrophic data loss. However, Disk Drill's robust scanning algorithms can effectively retrieve all your missing files and folders.

If you encounter a file system that unexpectedly shows up as RAW on your Windows OS, let our file recovery tool rescue your data, allowing you to reformat the device for future use.

Memory card corruption can result in the loss of numerous documents, pictures, videos, or other files. Simply connect the card to your computer and allow Disk Drill to locate and retrieve your data.

Specifications Reframed

Supported Operating Systems

Windows 11/10/8/7/Vista/XP Server 2022/2019/2016/2012 R2/2008 R2/2003 R2/2008/2003

System Requirements Display

Supported File Systems

File systems include FAT16/FAT32/exFAT, NTFS, NTFS5, HFS, HFS+, APFS, EXT2/EXT3/EXT4, BTRFS, and RAW disks.

Hardware Specifications

Disk Space: At least 1GB of free space required CPU: 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x86-64) compatible CPU clocked at 1.0 GHz or faster RAM: Minimum 4GB RAM required

Protect

Beyond Data Recovery - High-End Data Security

Disk Drill offers free data protection tools designed to safeguard your crucial files. One such feature is Recovery Vault, which preserves metadata for specific files and folders to prevent accidental deletions. This acts as an extended Recycle Bin without requiring extra storage space, providing a one-click recovery option for restoring deleted files. Furthermore, Disk Drill enables byte-level backups, including deleted files, for data recovery purposes.

Assessing the Likelihood of Data Recovery

Not all data loss scenarios are equally remediable. Some can be addressed with advanced data recovery software like Disk Drill, while others remain insurmountable even for well-equipped professionals in data labs.

The Recycle Bin in Windows serves as a specialized temporary repository for deleted files, ensuring their potential for complete recovery. Therefore, files located within the Recycle Bin boast the highest possible chance of being successfully restored.

Deleted files often persist on storage devices even after deletion, allowing for potential recovery using data recovery software. However, an exception to this is when files are deleted on a solid-state drive (SSD) with the TRIM feature enabled.

Regular formatting is typically swift as it solely designates the partition as vacant without genuinely eradicating the stored files. Consequently, recovery through data retrieval software remains feasible. Conversely, securely formatting a partition involves overwriting its content with zeroes or fresh data at least once, rendering recovery improbable.

When files become corrupted, they might become inaccessible, but recovery isn't necessarily impossible. Success depends on the level of corruption and the file's type (e.g., recovering an image is easier than recovering an .EXE file).

Numerous malicious strains of malware can render crucial files inaccessible or vanish altogether. Combating data loss induced by malware often involves a blend of anti-malware tools and data recovery software. However, predicting success rates without detailed information on the specific malware infection is challenging.

Recovering data from physically damaged storage devices that Windows cannot recognize typically requires repairing the hardware damage, a task rarely feasible to accomplish at home.

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The newest release of Disk Drill includes a feature for estimating recovery probabilities, providing an initial indication of the likelihood of intact file recovery. Utilize this tool to prioritize files with higher chances of successful recovery.

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After a severe disk crash on Windows 11, I attempted file recovery. Surprisingly, your tool outperformed restore points in retrieving deleted files.

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Daniel Cáceres and his team have worked tirelessly to develop Disk Drill into a versatile and reliable tool for data recovery. With support for over 200 file types, including documents, photos, videos, and more, Disk Drill ensures that no matter what type of file you've lost, chances are it can be recovered. This broad compatibility makes Disk Drill an essential tool for individuals and businesses alike, providing a one-stop solution for all your data recovery needs.

The Complete Data Recovery Toolkit

Partition Restoration

Recovering complete partitions that have been deleted or mistakenly formatted is as straightforward as recovering individual files. Disk Drill also offers protection against accidentally formatting the wrong partition.

Locate a particular file type

Preview and recuperate specific file types to save time. Recoverable data is conveniently grouped by file types, so you don’t need to sift through other data that is not within the scope for recovery.

Data duplication

Utilizing the built-in byte-level backup tool ensures comprehensive data preservation, encompassing all contents on the disk, including deleted files. This backup serves as a reliable alternative for data recovery, eliminating the need to rely on the failing drive itself.

Complimentary S.M.A.R.T. Disk Monitoring

Disk Drill offers S.M.A.R.T. disk monitoring functionalities which track the condition of your devices and aid in preventing potential catastrophic failures.

Recovery of Unstructured and Untreated Data

Unformatted and RAW filesystems can be restored using Disk Drill's deep scanning technology. Recover your files before reformatting the storage media for future use.

Disk Mounting Results After Scanning