Select the source that held your files and a separate drive for recovered copies. Scan the whole volume or narrow the search to a folder.
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Review the results
Search by name, filter by type or file date, and preview supported files when available.
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Restore selected files
Copy the files you choose to your destination. HDD Rescue uses the original folder paths when that information survives.
A closer look
Control where you scan and where files go.
Scan with control
Choose a drive or folder and follow the scan as it runs. You can cancel the scan from the progress panel.
Keep recovery local
HDD Rescue opens the source drive for reading and writes recovered copies to the destination you select. Your files stay on your computer.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Which drives can I scan?+
HDD Rescue can scan supported NTFS and FAT volumes, including FAT32 USB drives, and supported disk images.
Where should I save recovered files?+
Choose a different physical drive with enough free space for the files you want to restore.
Can HDD Rescue bring back every deleted file?+
Recovery depends on how much of the file data and folder information is still readable. Open the restored files or compare them with a backup to check their contents.
Can I save a report?+
You can export a scan report to review the candidates found. The recovery report records the files copied to your destination.
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