Recuva

Free • Piriform • Windows • Secure Download

Recuva is a software for recovering lost files easily and effectively.

License Free

Op. System Windows

Category Disc/Files

Language English20 more

Author Piriform

Size 12.4 MB

Downloads 19

Date Aug 16, 2023

File type EXE

Content Rating All ages

SHA256 b3df198d64ba6f401611f56743bd344c1b02915f9e5d571d271ef8557feaf56c

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Recuva is a software program designed to assist in the recovery of accidentally deleted or lost files and documents. Originally released by the creators of CCleaner in 2007, it has since become a widely used and trusted maintenance tool for Windows, Mac, and Android systems. When a file or folder is deleted, the content itself is not immediately erased. Instead, the space it previously occupied is marked as available for overwriting. Therefore, the sooner you attempt to recover the lost data, the higher the chances of success. However, it is important to note that recovering files lost more than six months ago may be significantly more difficult. Recuva simplifies the recovery process with its user-friendly interface. Users simply need to select the drive to be scanned for lost files and the desired location for storing the recovered data. The program then performs an initial scan, presenting a clear and intuitive display of recently deleted files that can potentially be restored. Users also have the option to filter the list, excluding zero-byte or hidden files. Unlike other programs, Recuva can recover information from damaged or recently formatted disks. However, the longer the time between the recovery attempt and the formatting or damage, the lower the chances of successful recovery. Recuva is capable of retrieving various file types, including photos, music, documents, videos, and more, even from memory cards and USB sticks. Before initiating the recovery process, Recuva provides a report indicating the recoverability of the file. A red

Frequent questions

Why don't all my deleted files show up after scanning with Recuva?

Recuva has two scanning modes: one is fast, and the other is more thorough. If the first type doesn't include the deleted file, try the second type, which takes more time but is also more exhaustive.

Where should I save the files Recuva recovers?

If you're going to recover deleted files from a drive, it's important to save the file you recover on another drive, either internal or external, so it doesn't overlap with parts of the old file.

Can Recuva recover very old files?

Depending on the usage of the drive the file was stored on, Recuva can recover files from several months or even years ago, as long as none of the data was overwritten. If something has been overwritten, it can no longer be recovered.

Which files can you recover with Recuva?

Recuva lets you recover any deleted file on your computer. In addition, you can filter by file type to speed up your search, choosing between photos, music, documents, video, email, and more.