2020-12-04 09:28
Below we will provide some quick and effective ways to recover lost data that has been destroyed after upgrading Windows 10 to the latest version. Content: Hidden files. Search for lost data… Read More
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Programs for recovering files, photographs, and documents from hard drives, memory cards and USB flash drives after formatting or accidental deletion
2020-12-02 22:13
What is disk space, and why do I need it? What are its functions and benefits? How can I create disk space on my PC by myself, and how can I combine several different drives into a virtual l… Read More
2020-11-27 09:35
Need to reinstall Windows 10 quickly, cleaning it from viruses and installed applications? Below we will see how to use the “Fresh Start” function, a built-in tool for resetting… Read More
2020-11-25 09:54
What is the difference between cheap and expensive memory cards? What is the difference between flashcards over 64 gigabytes? How can I recover lost data from my SDXC quickly? Read the answe… Read More
2020-11-23 09:50
The command prompt is an essential Windows component with which you can fix certain problems, improve system performance, test important components, and learn more about the OS. A list and a… Read More
2020-11-12 14:35
Below we will analyze the notion of hard and symbolic links in Windows, tell you about their primary purpose and key differences. You can also learn how to create links using standard Window… Read More
2020-11-10 19:24
In this article, we will analyze the main differences and key points of the file system and determine if it made sense to switch from FAT to NTFS. Content: NTFS is a “new technology fi… Read More
2020-11-07 00:18
In this article, we will look at what to do if a user accidentally deleted important correspondence and will consider several ways to recover deleted Facebook messages. Content: Part 1: Basi… Read More
2020-11-04 15:59
Would you like to return your Windows 10 operating system to the factory (standard) settings without reinstalling? Below we will analyze the main ways of resetting the system to its original… Read More
2020-11-01 20:52
Many users have come across the fact that their Windows 10 account name is displayed on the system boot screen. It is because the OS assigns identifiers in the form to almost everything. The… Read More
2020-10-30 14:34
What is the purpose, advantages and disadvantages of the REFS file system? Below we will compare the differences between REFS and NTFS and talk about the features of functioning and recovery… Read More
2020-10-28 10:17
Today we’ll see how deleting files to cloud storage works and how to recover downloaded data that has disappeared from Dropbox, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive cloud storage. Cont… Read More
2020-10-26 23:10
The operating system detect the hard drive or flash drive in the RAW file system? Today you will learn how to convert RAW to an NTFS or FAT 32 file system and recover lost files and data aft… Read More
2020-10-24 01:05
Fine-tuning of the security filter SmartScreen will allow you to take advantage of the protection system comfortably, and get rid of annoying notifications. Below you will find the options t… Read More
2020-10-15 08:14
Today we will describe the main ways to detect malicious programs and the symptoms of the system infection. Content: How do viruses get on your computer? The detection of virus infection. St… Read More
2020-10-02 14:08
Today we will look at the difference between a Windows 10 clean install, resetting the system to factory defaults, and a “Fresh Start” feature. The Windows 10 operating system ca… Read More
2020-09-30 09:02
Below we will tell you about the main data search methods on your computer, consider the advanced functionality of the updated Windows 10 search, and demonstrate examples of data search meth… Read More
2020-09-29 06:18
How does Windows keep track of the user, and why does it do this? How to regain anonymity and limit personal information collection, how to disable tracking manually or with additional softw… Read More
2020-09-23 09:21
Do you see a constant reduction in disk space? In this article, we will look at several methods of getting back disk space, depending on the cause of the waste. We will also present a method… Read More
2020-09-21 09:30
The correct configuration of the built-in security features of Windows 10 allows you to use your computer comfortably and safely. Below you will find the main methods of setting up and optio… Read More
2020-09-18 09:24
How can I find out the full information about my Windows 10 computer without using third party software? Below are a few convenient ways to get all the information about your system and comp… Read More
2020-09-16 10:29
The ReiserFS file system was developed especially for the Linux operating system by Hans Reiser and Namesys company. It was the first journaled file system that was accepted into the kernel… Read More
2020-09-16 09:14
Have useless file and folder shortcuts started appearing on your computer? These are probably virus pranks. Below we will analyze the main methods of searching and eliminating the malicious… Read More
2020-09-14 09:21
“The disk structure is corrupted or unreadable” error indicates serious memory device malfunction. Today we will tell you why it happens and how to recover lost data if the error… Read More
2020-09-11 10:15
Below we will analyze the main methods of viewing the latest events in your computer and tell you about the traces that every Windows user leaves behind. Content: History of the browser. Bro… Read More
2020-09-04 09:30
Built-in Windows Lock system prevents you from viewing files and documents downloaded from the Internet? Here are the main ways to disable such locks. Content: Disabling secure browsing in M… Read More
2020-09-03 09:05
What is the “Runtime Broker” process? What is it responsible for, and why it slows down the operating system? What to do with it? You can find the answers to all these questions… Read More
2020-09-02 09:09
You don’t know what to do if the Windows user account doesn’t start or if the “can’t login” error occurs? A solution to these and other login issues will be pro… Read More
2020-08-31 09:13
Built-in Windows 10 system file recovery tools (FSC and DISM) allow you to get your system back up to the working state quickly. Today you will learn how to scan your system for errors, reco… Read More
2020-08-24 09:06
Today we will talk about the reasons and basic methods for eliminating “A disk read error occurred” or “BOOTMGR is Missing” errors that may happen while running Windo… Read More
2020-08-13 09:17
File systems are used to control how data is written to disk, to control access to this data, and to store information and metadata about files. File systems are continually being reviewed t… Read More
2020-08-11 21:33
Each year, the performance of computer hardware is increasing at a high rate. Processors are equipped with a large number of cores and streams, and graphics cards with a higher chip frequenc… Read More
2020-08-10 09:37
Restored data does not open or work incorrectly? Today we will talk about possible causes and ways of solving errors that prevent access to information after it has been recovered. Content:… Read More
2020-08-10 06:48
Sometimes it is impossible to format a USB flash drive or SD card, transfer or write data to it. The Windows system displays an error message saying, “The drive is write-protected. Rem… Read More
2020-08-09 08:14
Media files and data received in WhatsApp are saved by the program, but sometimes it happens that the chat history is completely cleared. It can be an accidental formatting of a memory card… Read More
2020-08-08 09:14
Has an OpenOffice document been deleted or not saved in the process? Today we will talk about how to recover removed.ODT documents and additional autosave settings. Content: How does the Aut… Read More
2020-08-07 09:07
Do you need to transfer your data and system settings from one computer to another quickly and safely? Read about the easiest and most effective ways to transfer information, suitable for be… Read More
2020-08-06 09:12
Disabling some Windows 10 features and services will increase FPS in games, speed up programs, and demanding applications. Below is a list of features and services that you can disable. Cont… Read More
2020-08-05 05:58
A sudden failure, malfunction, or outage of the hard drive may result in the loss of important data stored. Timely identification and correction of coming hard drive problems can help save v… Read More
2020-07-17 08:39
Today we’re going to look at how to bring back a previous Windows version if you installed Windows 8/10, why you need the Windows.old folder, why it takes up so much space, and how you… Read More
2020-07-16 09:58
Today we will consider the built-in Windows feature of “smart” deletion of unnecessary data, learn what files are deleted during disk cleaning, as well as analyze what data can b… Read More
2020-07-09 08:35
Since 1983, the Master Boot Record (MBR) has been used in most personal and industrial computers. The MBR itself is the code and set of boot information required to run Windows. Due to the a… Read More
2020-07-01 09:36
Today we will review the system folders and directories “$WINDOWS.~BT” “$WINDOWS.~WS”, find out what they are for, and clear a significant amount of disk space by rem… Read More
2020-06-30 09:35
There are various ways to find out the current BIOS version at startup or from a running operating system, and to update the BIOS to the latest version. The most convenient of them will be p… Read More
2020-06-29 08:39
Regularly checking the RAM for errors will help protect yourself from losing important data and other problems. Below we will describe the main ways of RAM checking with built-in Windows too… Read More
2020-06-29 06:37
Would you like to know about the functions, parameters, and purpose of the Recycle Bin? Don’t know how to recover files from it after cleaning or how to hide the Recycle Bin shortcut?… Read More
2020-06-27 09:28
Malicious programs harm files and documents and significantly slow down your computer by infiltrating various applications and system processes. One of the most unpleasant viruses is adware… Read More
2020-06-26 09:30
Today we will look at the causes and methods of fixing the “Windows detected a hard disk problem” error that leads to critical system problems. Content: Possible causes of error… Read More
2020-06-25 09:39
In this article, you will learn about the main ways to recover data lost after reinstalling the Windows operating system. Content: The process of reinstalling Complete OS reinstallation or u… Read More
2020-06-24 09:38
Does your hard drive or solid-state drive contain many unnecessary data that take up free space? Below we will look at the 8 most effective ways to delete files permanently. Content: Built-i… Read More
2020-06-23 09:29
In this article, you can find out where you can find saved access passwords for browsers, as well as ways to recover forgotten information to log into accounts. Content: Login details for Go… Read More
2020-06-22 08:20
Windows System Restore Points are saved system files of the operating system, which, in case of failure, can be used to restore the correct functionality of the operating system. With the he… Read More
2020-06-17 09:09
Built-in Windows security removed valuable data or quarantined it? Today we will talk about ways to recover deleted data, analyze where moved files go, as well as provide optimal settings fo… Read More
2020-06-16 10:03
APFS (Apple File System) is a new file system that is used on all Apple devices, from Apple Watch to Mac computers. It is “honed” to flash memory and has replaced the outdated HF… Read More
2020-06-15 09:05
Today we will look at the most effective ways to completely delete files without the recover ability.. Content: Where are the deleted files stored? The process of irrevocably deleting files… Read More
2020-06-14 09:14
In this article, we will talk about how to encrypt files and folders with the standard Windows 10 encryption methods and take a look at two encryption utilities: BitLocker and EFS. Content:… Read More
2020-06-13 09:03
This article will explain how to quickly recover a deleted history from popular browsers and provide quick and easy ways to recover a lost history of internet browsers. Content: Why is a his… Read More
2020-06-12 09:08
The lights went out, the cord got caught, the computer suddenly rebooted, or maybe… the whole system went off… And you still haven’t kept the document you worked on for h… Read More
2020-06-10 09:19
The Microsoft Excel file was not saved or overwritten with an empty document? It’s no problem, because it can be quickly restored with built-in tools or using specialized programs. Con… Read More
2020-06-09 09:20
Need to fix or restore a damaged Word document? It happens that when you open a Word document, you get an error message saying that the document cannot be read because it is corrupted or bec… Read More
2020-06-08 09:04
Problems with USB drives can cause many inconveniences. Today we will look at simple ways to troubleshoot flash drives that do not work correctly, are not displayed, or are not detected by W… Read More
How To Recover Viber Messages History, Contacts, And Files On Your Android Smartphone Or Windows PC?
2020-06-07 09:33
Messenger Viber is a top-rated program that millions of people worldwide use on PCs or Android smartphones. Through Viber, it is very convenient to send messages, share files, images, and va… Read More
2020-06-06 09:23
Need to partition HDDs and SSD hard drives? Below we will find the best ways and options for partitioning already installed Windows operating system. Content: Preparing your drive for partit… Read More
2020-06-05 09:25
External hard drive not showing up in Windows 10 or you can’t work with it? Does your PC not work with a TV formatted flash drive? You can find a solution to these problems in this art… Read More
2020-06-04 09:35
Below we will look at the problems with DDL files in the most popular versions of Windows, understand why there are problems with DLL, and provide solutions to them. Content: Why do DLL erro… Read More
2020-06-03 03:33
The built-in Diskpart utility is a useful tool for correcting logical errors and restoring hard drives, flash drives, and other storage devices. Content: Getting started with Diskpart How do… Read More
2020-05-26 03:25
Black screen on Windows startup is an incredibly unpleasant problem that can occur at the most inappropriate moment. Most often, the appearance of this problem is associated with updating th… Read More
2020-05-14 06:21
Has a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation been deleted or not saved in the process? Today we will talk about how to restore deleted presentations, and additional settings of auto save feature… Read More
2020-05-14 06:17
What is S.M.A.R.T.? Why do SMART errors occur, and what does it say? Below we will describe in detail the causes and methods of eliminating such problems. Content: What is SMART, and what do… Read More
2020-05-14 06:16
Running Windows 10 from a flash drive will be very useful if you can’t boot Windows or if your hard drive is damaged, which can happen anytime. Content: Create a Windows 10 flash drive… Read More
2020-05-14 06:15
The CHKDSK command is intended to check and eliminate logical errors on the hard disk. Below we will consider the features of its working and other functions of the utility. Content: Checkin… Read More
2020-05-13 14:24
Victoria — free hard drive test and repair program is a useful and versatile tool for testing and fixing all kinds of hard drive errors. We will analyze its functions, features and bas… Read More
2020-05-13 06:52
A critical error “INACCESSIBLE BOOT DEVICE” causes a blue screen and prevents the system from booting normally? Below we will analyze the leading causes and methods of eliminatin… Read More
2020-05-13 06:48
Windows generate an error at boot time and not start? You can solve problems with the startup of the operating system and repair loader functionality using the command line. Content: Reasons… Read More
2020-05-12 13:16
In this article, we will present several ways to enable AHCI mode for SATA in the BIOS without reinstalling Windows 10 and thus improve the performance, efficiency and power consumption of m… Read More
2020-05-01 10:57
Safe mode in Windows 10, as in any other version of the OS, is a convenient way to solve problems with the operating system. By running in safe mode, the user can get a clean Windows boot, a… Read More
2020-04-28 14:50
Modern technologies are gradually replacing more archaic solutions. Today no one remembers the film cassettes and various floppy disks, which were replaced by convenient and much more spacio… Read More
2020-04-10 14:17
Data recovery is a very complex process requiring the use of advanced techniques to discover, locate and extract information. If there is one thing more complex than recovering lost data it… Read More
2020-03-18 15:49
Hot-swappable storage is widely popular. A wide range of memory cards in SD, Compact Flash and many other formats are used everywhere from smartphones to digital SLR cameras. USB thumb drive… Read More
2020-01-31 13:25
Encrypting malware, or ransomware, is a serious security threat that causes an increasing number of data loss incidents. Ransomware attacks are extremely difficult to recover from. In partic… Read More
2020-01-20 14:39
With the abundance of do-it-yourself data recovery tools on the market, many manufacturers claim that recovering missing data is a matter of one-two-three. If you are recovering files from a… Read More
2020-01-13 14:38
Many publications, including a few our own articles, recommend using cloud services for backing up information. Last week we had a call from a customer who lost a bunch of documents precisel… Read More
2020-01-09 14:47
Two years ago, every second book sold by Amazon.com was an e-book. Instead of buying or renting movies stored on a physical disc (which, by the way, also stores digital data) we’re get… Read More
2019-12-26 15:31
In the previous article, we discussed the speed benefits of disabling the Automatic Acoustic Management (AAM) feature of your magnetic hard drive. However, there are additional methods avail… Read More
2019-12-22 15:30
As providers of data recovery software and services, we are frequently approached by customers whose problem cannot be solved by software alone. Most often we’ll just refer such custom… Read More
2019-12-19 15:29
Until Windows NT, Microsoft was happy with its old-and-proven file system, the FAT. With the advent of server and workstation-based operating system called Windows NT, Microsoft introduced a… Read More
2019-08-07 11:40
Content-aware search uses an implementation of a signature search algorithm in order to identify and locate files of certain types. In general, a persistent file signature is used to detect… Read More
2019-07-10 13:22
Wait a second… is it possible to make the hard drive work faster, or are we just talking about software optimizations? In fact, you can make your hard drive more responsive on a hardw… Read More
2019-07-08 13:21
Since early days of multitasking operating systems, fragmentation was an issue. Affecting read and write performance on traditional magnetic hard drives, fragmentation has its share of negat… Read More
2019-07-06 13:21
Dealing with customers who lost essential information on a daily basis gives us insight into people’s beliefs concerning the integrity and recoverability of their data. In this article… Read More
2019-07-04 13:20
Working in a data recovery company, we get to hear stories about people getting into trouble by trying to improve something. Whether experimenting with Windows registry tweaks or using a low… Read More
2019-07-02 13:19
If you have a curious mind and like experimenting with an alternative OS, don’t do it on your main computer. Not unless you know exactly what you’re doing, have a recent backup h… Read More
2018-07-04 14:55
What should you do if you delete one or more files from a laptop? What happens if you accidentally format the internal hard drive, or if an experimental OS ruins your Windows partition? How… Read More
2018-05-24 12:58
What happens to files I delete from a smartphone? Is there a chance to get them back after full factory reset? And when are you finally writing a data tool for my smartphone? With massive pr… Read More
2017-10-02 14:22
Working in data recovery business, we hear all sorts of stories with one thing in common: in the end, the data is lost. What are the most common factors contributing to the loss of data, and… Read More
2017-08-22 13:56
Back in 2006 when Microsoft released a new version of its Office suite, the Microsoft Office 2007, the company introduced a range of new file formats based on Open XML to eventually replace… Read More
2017-07-31 16:11
Data compression and encryption are like fashion: they get popular one day, and lose their perceived importance the other day. The cycle repeats itself regularly. Today, data encryption is t… Read More
2017-05-30 14:31
In our blog, we are writing a lot about recovering information from SSD drives. Recently, we added an article on recovering information from hybrid hard drives that combine a traditional mag… Read More
2017-05-17 14:17
With the advent of ultra-fast SSD drives, nearly everyone was toying with the idea of replacing their big, loud and power-hungry hard drive with a slim and silent SSD. The extremely high spe… Read More
2017-02-06 14:28
Dealing with failed hard disks, SSD drives and other storage media on a daily basis, it’s hard not to make a conclusion that, whatever storage media you’re using, it’s doom… Read More
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