This free tool can help users with restoring deleted files. There are several options for scanning the whole computer or specific hard drives and folders
ParetoLogic Data Recovery
ParetoLogic Data Recovery is a Windows utility for recovering mistakenly deleted files. You can search for specific filenames or the text within the file. Recently erased data has a better chance to be recovered.
Scan options
Recovering deleted files is not always possible. However, to maximize the chances of restoring it is better to not write any data to the drive with the missing items.
It is possible to make a quick scan of the whole PC and connected devices for files that are easy to restore. If that did not help there is a full scan mode for a deep search. This way you have more chances to find and recover the data.
After performing a scan you can get a preview of the files that are detected by holding your mouse cursor over the item.
There are advanced settings for selecting specific drives to be scanned, as well as the list of unmounted volumes. They may help locate missing partitions on hard disks. You are able to select areas for scanning such as Recycle bin and corrupted hard drive sectors.
If the process was not successful you can try another tool like SoftPerfect File Recovery.
Email recovery
This utility offers recovery functionality for users who store their emails locally. Microsoft Outlook and Windows Mail are supported.
To perform a restoration it is necessary to first close any open email applications. You can enter a specific email profile for searching. It is also possible to scan an Outlook data file in PST or DBX formats.
Features
- gives users a chance to recover deleted files;
- has Quick and Full Scan options;
- can search for deleted files in email applications;
- free to use and download;
- supports all modern versions of Windows.