File Restore Professional is a program for Windows that offers capabilities for restoring a wide array of deleted files. This means it is possible to recover anything from photos and documents to spreadsheets and MP3s.

General notes

Similar to Recover My Files, the utility is capable of retaining the original folder structures. It also provides comprehensive support for various storage media. Thus, you can work with hard drives, digital cameras, USB devices, memory sticks, and smartphones, among others.

At the core of its functionality lies the LiveView technology, which allows you to preview the files prior to their recovery. This capability ensures a precise selection, guaranteeing that you retrieve only the items you intend to restore.

Main functionality

The program guides you through the procedure via an interactive wizard. It displays step-by-step instructions for scanning and recovery. This approach maintains user control and customization at every stage. You can also apply filters for item size, date range, name, and more.

A notable aspect of this software is its swift creation, opening, and scanning of drive images. There is support for FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS file systems. The tool is fully compatible with both legacy and modern Windows versions starting with the 2000 edition.

Features

free to download and use;
compatible with modern Windows versions;
enables you to restore deleted files and folders;
it is possible to analyze contents of USB drives;
you have the option to set up scanning filters.