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Recuva is a free file recovery program that makes it extremely easy to locate files that were once thought to be lost forever. The wizard-like approach and intuitive user interface will appeal to all user levels.
The program opens with a very sleek, professional user interface. We found it extremely easy to navigate right off the bat, but it does employ a wizard to walk you through the file recovery process. All we had to do was select either the C or D drive, or both, from a drop-down menu. If you have a general idea of where the file may be, you can pick from a list of file paths, including Pictures, Music, Documents, Video, and Compressed files. As soon as we clicked the Scan button, the program immediately went to work, and within seconds, it had pulled up a very long list of deleted files and their respective paths. The program's Advanced view gave us more detailed information of each file, including the file's size and creation time. Recovering selected files was also extremely easy and involved simply checking off the file or files and clicking the Recover button. Within seconds, the file was recovered and saved to our location of choice.
Though we don't think you'll need it, we were disappointed to find that the program doesn't include any kind of Help file. It does, however, include a link to the publisher's Web site, which contains a forum. All in all, Recuva is an excellent choice for anyone in need of reliable file recovery.
Recuva - Recover accidentally deleted data - Download Video Previews:Publisher's Description
From Piriform:
Recuva (pronounced "recover") is a freeware Windows utility to restore files that have been accidentally deleted from your computer. This includes files emptied from the Recycle bin as well as images and other files that have been deleted by user error from digital camera memory cards or MP3 players. It will even bring back files that have been deleted by bugs, crashes and viruses.
What's new in this version: Version 1.46.919 added folder scan to Windows Explorer context menus, new file extensions to filters, and improved Deep Scan for exFAT and FAT.
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4.2 starsout of 195 votes
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Current version:
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"For a free program, this is amazingly powerful"
Version: Recuva 1.46.919
Pros
- Easy to use
- Small size
- Wide range of Windows operating systems supportedCons
- Sometimes crashes during the recovery process
Summary
Recuva works almost every time, is very very easy to use, and has saved my behind on many occasions. Another 5 star program from Piriform.
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"Great free software"
Version: Recuva 1.46.919
Pros
Easy to use and very effective - about 95% fully recovered in my case. Lots of info about the recovered files so it's easy to see which ones you lost, even if you can't access the full file. Gives an indication of how good the recovery was for each file.
Cons
None so far
Summary
All in all, a good piece of free software, though I would say if it's vital you recover as near to 100% as possible, shut the computer down before it overwrites too much and pay an expert!
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"BEST un-deleter app ever! Saved me from my own blunder"
Version: Recuva 1.46.919
Pros
When I researched Recuva, it had such positive reviews from users and was the highest rated- now I can see why. Recuva is unlimited in the amount of files you can recover and was the simplest and easiest application to download and interface with.
It worked perfectly! I was able to restore all my files and with such ease. In that moment, I was forever in love with Recuva. I would highly recommend this application and I give it the highest rating possible.Cons
None that I can find
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I just wanted to make sure and take the time to write a positive review for Recuva. When something happens that is so devastating, such as deleting all my files that weren't backed up including irreplaceable interview video files, you remember it all clearly. I was desperate for help. Many of the supposedly "free" un-deleters have a limit on how many files you can recover for free and then they charge you (one often discovers this after already installing annoying app that puts toolbars on your browser, etc.) Recuva was saved me and was free, easy, fast and simple interface. I appreciated the integrity and honesty of this company.
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"Don't download"
Version: Recuva 1.46.919
Pros
It recovers files rather quickly depending on the size of the drive.
Cons
It didn't recover all the files and the ones it did, didn't play.
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"ITS GREAT!!! but there's a little problem.."
Version: Recuva 1.46.919
Pros
it's great it really work!!
Cons
I have recovered my video file, but when i click it, it doesn't seem to play . its says " This video cannot be played ".
Does recovering deleted files that was deleted long time ago matters?Summary
HELP ME PLSSSSSSSSSS!!
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