Tutorial: Recovering Deleted Files

Introduction

• Problem: Accidentally deleting files and emptying the recycle bin.
• Solution: Deleting files doesn't completely remove them immediately; they are recoverable until overwritten.

Data Recovery Programs

• Rickova
  • Free, easy to use, and indicates the recoverability of deleted files.
• PhotoR
  • Free, standalone, requires no installation; can be run from a USB stick.

Recovery Scenarios

1. USB Flash Drive:

   • Files: Pictures, Videos, Word Document, PDF.
   • Rickova: Successfully recovered all files.
   • PhotoR: Recovered all files except the Word document.

2. Internal Hard Disk Drive:

   • Rickova: Some files not recoverable.
   • PhotoR: Failed to recover files.

3. Formatted Drive:

   • Quick Format of USB Flash Drive:
     • Rickova: Still able to recover most files except the PDF.
     • PhotoR: Did well but failed to recover the Word document.

Tips for Recovery

• Save recovered files on a different partition to prevent overwriting during the recovery process.

Conclusion

• Both programs can effectively recover files under certain conditions, mainly on USB flash drives even after formatting.
• For further exploration, try downloading the programs from their respective websites linked in the video description.

Final Note

• This tutorial provides a starting point for understanding what to expect from Rickova and PhotoR regarding file recovery.