: Data recovery is a delicate process. Using unstable, unauthorized software increases the risk of overwriting or permanently corrupting the files you want to retrieve.

Available directly from the Microsoft Store, this is a command-line utility built by Microsoft for Windows 10 and 11. It is completely free and highly effective at recovering deleted files from local hard drives, USB drives, and SD cards. 2. Recuva (By Piriform)

Disclaimer: This article provides information about legitimate software use. Using illegal key generators (keygens) is not encouraged.

If you notice data is missing, immediately cease writing to that storage device to preserve the deleted sectors until you deploy a safe recovery method.