Recuva
Recuva is a file recovery tool that enables you to scan your hard drive(s) or media cards for files that have been deleted or formatted. This free software can be downloaded from the internet and once installed,
allows you to easily recover your files within a matter of minutes.
Recuva is a file recovery tool that enables you to scan your hard drive(s) or media cards for files that have been deleted or formatted. It is a free utility that comes with an easy-to-use interface and does not require any installation—simply download it and run it.
Instructions for using Recuva:
1. Download the Recuva installer file.
2. Run the installer by double clicking it. When the main window appears, select “Run” from the drop down menu. If you are not sure what you are doing, please select “Run” so that you can be sure to read all instructions before proceeding.
3. Click “Next” at the Welcome screen, read and accept the License Agreement, and click “Next” again.
4. Select where to install Recuva by clicking on the “Install” button (you may choose to leave it on your Desktop if you wish). Click “Next”. The default settings will work fine for most users (unless you have a specific reason for wanting to change them), so don’t worry about this screen too much.
5. Click “Finish” once installation is complete and click “Close”. That’s
Sure, it sucks when you accidentally delete a file, but if you’ve been paying attention to the Recuva tutorial, you already have another copy of that photo saved on your computer. The free version of Recuva can’t recover files that have been emptied from the Recycle Bin or otherwise permanently deleted, but if you’ve got a hard drive full of photos that have been erased in haste, you’re in luck: many of them might still be there.