MiniTool Power Data Recovery is a specialized file recovery software designed to restore lost, formatted, or deleted data from hard drives, SSDs, USB drives, and memory cards. It works by scanning your storage device to rebuild the virtual file system, allowing you to salvage files even after the Recycle Bin has been emptied.
To maximize your chances of a successful recovery, stop using the affected drive immediately to prevent new data from overwriting your lost files. Step-by-Step Recovery Process Select the Scan Location Open the software to see the main interface.
Under the Logical Drives tab, choose the specific partition (e.g., C: or D: drive) where your files were lost.
Alternatively, target narrow locations using the Quick Specific Location Recovery section to scan only the Recycle Bin, Desktop, or a Select Folder.
For external hardware, switch to the Devices tab to select an entire plugged-in USB or external hard drive. Run the Data Scan
Hover over your chosen drive or folder and click the Scan button. The software will perform a deep scan of the sector blocks.
You can watch files appear in real-time or click Settings before scanning to filter for specific extensions (like .docx or .jpg) to speed up the process. Filter and Preview Files
Once completed, browse the results using the Path, Type, or Filter tabs to sort files by size, date, or category.
Double-click on images, audio, video, or documents to launch the Preview tool to confirm the file is not corrupted before recovering it. Save the Recovered Data
Tick the checkboxes next to the folders or specific files you want to salvage. Click the Save button in the bottom right corner.
Crucial Rule: Select a destination directory on a completely different drive than the one you just scanned to avoid permanent data corruption. Core Comparison: Free vs. Paid Version
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