File recovery software is designed to rectify mistakes for hard drive and other storage devices that give rise to data loss. There are various programs that claim they are able to retrieve lost data on the Internet. Some is just freeware, while some are totally commercial programs. Here sums up several tips on using these applications.

File recovery and broken hard disk

Uses should never take a chance on file restore program provided that hard disk or USB drive is physically broken. For instance, there are abnormal noises generated by the drive while it is connected to computer. In this case, software is incapable of restoring data and the disk is supposed to be sent to recovery center. The more operations users carry out, the more damage hard disk could get.

File system corruption and data retrieving

If the file system of partition gets damaged or corrupted, then partition will turn inaccessible. Actually this problem is common to all computer users who is not aware of reasons. For example, partition can’t be opened and or become RAW drive. The advice of repair the problem partition is performing chkdsk or formatting, after which the file system error can be repaired, and yet data on the drive may get lost or even damaged. On this occasion, software should be used first to rescue data. Such software has the ability to ignore file system error and scan data on the partition without attempt to repair or writing actions. After all losing files are saved to a secure location, the damaged drive can be either repaired or formatted. Although this sequence has been strongly advised, some users are always too anxious to try any method they heard without keeping calm and learning related guides.

Windows crash situation

System may fail to boot if Windows get damaged or attacked by virus. And users are unable to start up computer and operating system, under which data recovery software can’ be launched. To save important data, users can attempt to boot computer from bootable USB drive or CD-ROM, or replace the problem hard drive with a healthy one which installs Windows too. Then file recovery supplication can be ran to retrieve data.

Shareware or freeware

These days both data recovery freeware (http://www.eassos.com/eassos-recovery.php) and shareware are available, and some are effective enough to restore all lost data. The tip for this is only choose qualified software no matter whether it is for free or charged, after all the goal is getting back all lost data.