DiskDigger

Losing data due to an accidental deletion, a virus infection or a reformatted drive can be quite frustrating. However, data recovery solutions are one-click away and it only takes a few minutes to find a tool that can help you out in such situations.

When dealing with accidentally removed data, DiskDigger might be the software solution you are looking for. With a user-friendly, wizard-like interface and clear instructions, DiskDigger can help you retrieve lost data in just a few simple steps.

The entire data recovery process is designed as a wizard, meaning you only need to folow the on-screen instructions to get your file back.

The first step requires you to select the drive DiskDigger should analyze. Regular hard disks are supported, along with memory cards, USB flash drives and anything in between, as the application comes with support for FAT, NTFS and exFAT partitions.

The available recovery modes are unveiled in the second step, so you can “Dig Deep” and search for deleted files in the file system or “Dig Deeper” and analyze the entire disk to identify deleted content.

While the first mode is optimal for recovering large videos and recently deleted files, such as files accidentally emptied from the Recycle Bin, the second mode is surely more advanced, as it looks for photos and other small files. Moreover, the second mode can retrieve data from reformatted or damaged drives, running a more thorough analysis.

The recovery process is initiated in the third step and found files are displayed in a table, along with their name, status, size, and creation date. The preview area allows you to make sure you restore the right file.

Depending on the size of the target disk and your options, the scan can take anywhere from one minute to a few hours. Luckily, DiskDigger does not put a strain on your system's resources.

DiskDigger can recover media files, documents, archives, virtual CD images and executable files. With a moderate footprint on your computer’s resources, it allows you to use the power of its recovery engine to restore accidentally deleted files on your PC.