: This provides a simple graphical interface for Microsoft’s own "Windows File Recovery" command-line tool, making it a reliable and free option for Windows users.
If the cost of a license is a barrier, there are several highly-rated, , and safe data recovery tools available:
: While it has a text-based interface (no mouse support), it is incredibly powerful and open-source. It ignores the file system and goes after the underlying data, making it great for severely damaged disks.
: To increase your chances of recovery, stop using the drive where the files were lost immediately. Do not install any new software (including recovery tools) onto that same drive, as it may overwrite the very data you are trying to save.
