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PCVITA hard drive recovery software for internal and external disks
Hard Disk Recovery Tool
PCVITA Hard Disk Recovery Tool gets your files back from internal and external hard drives on Windows after a delete, a format or corruption. Scan or Formatted Scan searches FAT, exFAT, NTFS and HFS+ partitions on GPT and MBR disks, then lists every recoverable file with a preview. Your selected files go to a healthy drive, never back to the source. Free demo previews the results and the $39 full edition saves them.
- Input
- Internal and external disks
- Output
- Selected files saved to a healthy drive
- Recovers
- Deleted, formatted and corrupted data
- File systems
- FAT, exFAT, NTFS and HFS+
Attach a drive after the tool opens and Refresh View lists it. Red marks show permanently deleted data. See all features. Need to scan a solid state drive instead? Open the SSD Data Recovery Tool.
How Hard Drive Data Recovery Works From Scan to Save
New data can overwrite lost files, so scan early. Scan the partition, preview what shows up and save what you need.
Hard Drive With Lost Files
Internal or external drives with GPT or MBR
- Files lost to Delete or Shift Delete
- Formatted and RAW partitions
- Corrupted FAT, exFAT and NTFS data
PCVITA Hard Disk Recovery Tool
Opens on your Windows PC
- Scan and Formatted Scan buttons
- Red marks for deleted data
- Refresh View lists new drives
Files You Select
Stored on a healthy drive
- Preview before saving
- Category, date and type filters
- Save All Data or Save Deleted Data
- 1SelectChoose the partition that lost files.
- 2ScanStart a scan and watch it reach 100%.
- 3SaveStore the files you need on another drive.
Recover Data From a Hard Drive in 6 Steps
Six screens cover the path from launch to saved files. Click a step to preview its screen or follow the 21 steps for deleted data and 17 for formatted drives in the Software Guide.
Step 1. Open the Tool as Administrator
Open the tool from Start and All Programs. On Windows 11, 10, 8.1 and 7 launch it with Run as Administrator.
Step 2. Select the Partition and Click Scan
Select a language from the drop down if you want one. Then select the partition the files were deleted from and its details show in the Misc panel on the right. Click Scan to find deleted data or select a formatted partition and click Formatted Scan. If Windows asks you to format an external drive, do not select Format Disk or the data is deleted for good.
Step 3. Wait for the Scan to Reach 100%
Scanning ends at 100%. PCVITA tool then lists the scanned drive and it lists Mac OS HFS+ data too when the drive uses that file system.
Step 4. Explore Folders and Preview Files
Open folders in the Explore panel. Select a folder to see its data and Item Count on the right, then double click a file to open Save and Preview. Preview shows the file properties, the image and the hex value.
Step 5. Filter and Search the Recovered Data
Click Filter for the categories Photos, Audios, Videos, Emails, Databases, Documents, Archives, Executable, Disk Image and Deleted Items. For advanced search set the Created, Modified or Last Access date with From and To dates or enter a file type or folder name, then click Search.
Step 6. Save the Recovered Data
Select the files you need or all recovered data, then click Save All Data or Save Deleted Data. Choose the save location, create a new folder if you want one and never select the source drive. With Save All Data you can tick or untick the recovered deleted data option. Saving ends at 100% and a success message appears, so open the save location to view the folders.
Free demo scans the drive and previews recovered files, no licence needed.
Hard Disk Recovery Software Features
What PCVITA hard drive recovery software does with a drive that lost files, grouped by task.
Recovers Deleted, Formatted and Corrupted Hard Drive Data
Choose the scan that fits what happened to the drive.
Scan for Deleted Data
Scan lists files lost to Delete or Shift Delete from the partition you select and permanently deleted data shows in red.
Formatted Scan for Reformatted Drives
Formatted Scan lists data from formatted and reformatted hard drives on the panel and you preview it before saving.
RAW Drives and Format Prompts
Drives that show a RAW file system or the Windows prompt to format the disk still scan. Leave Format Disk alone or the data is deleted for good.
32 RAW File Formats
Recover RAW files in 32 formats from formatted drives, from Sqlite, ACCDB and MDB databases to CR2 and NEF camera files, MKV videos and INDD layouts.
GPT, MBR and MFT Partitions
Recover files from GPT, MBR and MFT partitions after corruption makes the hard drive fail.
Works With Internal and External Hard Drives
Any sized hard disk scans the same way, whether it sits in your PC or plugs in from outside.
Internal and External Drives
Recover data from internal hard drives and from external drives, USB sticks and SD cards once they connect to your Windows PC.
IDE, EIDE and SATA Interfaces
Scan hard drives on IDE, EIDE and SATA interfaces, with SCSI storage devices listed too.
Windows File Systems
FAT 16, FAT 32, exFAT and NTFS partitions scan on basic and dynamic disks.
Mac HFS+ Partitions
HFS+ partitions scan from Windows too, including drives where Mac OS lost the partition.
Refresh View for New Drives
Attach a drive after the tool opens, click Refresh View and the new drive joins the list.
Previews Files Before You Save Them
See a recovered file on screen before it goes to your drive.
Double Click Preview
Open the Save and Preview options with a double click on any file.
Properties, Image and Hex Value
Preview the file properties, the image and the hex value of a recovered file.
Preview File Types
Documents (DOC, DOCX, DOCM, XLS, XLSX, PPT, PPTX, PDF), media (MP4, MP3, WAV, WMA, PNG, BMP, GIF), email (PST, DBX, EMLX) and DMG files open in the utility pane.
Item Count for Folders
Select a folder to see its files and the Item Count on the right.
Original Folder Structure
Selected files save without changes to the folder structure, so recovered data keeps its on disk layout.
Filters Results and Saves the Files You Choose
Filters narrow the results and you save to a healthy drive of your choice.
Category Filter
Group results into Photos, Audios, Videos, Emails, Databases, Documents, Archives, Executable, Disk Image and Deleted Items.
Date, File Type and Folder Search
Search by Created, Modified or Last Access date, by file type or by folder name.
Sort by Name, Date or Size
Order files and folders from low to high or high to low by name, creation date, modified date or size.
Save All Data or Save Deleted Data
Keep selected files, all recovered data or deleted data only and tick or untick the recovered deleted data option.
Save to Any Folder
Browse to a folder or create a new one in the panel and keep the source drive out of it.
Compare these options with your own drive. Free demo scans and previews recoverable files.
Why Recover Hard Drive Data Before You Repair or Format
Four points from Microsoft documentation and how PCVITA tool answers them.
- 1
Format Deletes the File Table
Microsoft explains that a quick format clears the file table and root directory of a volume and skips the sector by sector check for bad areas. Format also warns that all data on a non removable disk will be lost. PCVITA tool answers a formatted drive with Formatted Scan, which searches the partition and lists what it finds.
- 2
Chkdsk Repairs Put Your Files at Risk
Microsoft states that chkdsk repairs on FAT file systems change the file allocation table and can cause a loss of data. Scan and save your files first, then repair the drive. PCVITA tool saves recovered files elsewhere, so the source drive stays ready for the repair.
- 3
New Files Overwrite Free Space
Microsoft Support warns that any use of your computer can create files that overwrite free space at any time and that Windows File Recovery needs two separate drives, one as source and one as destination. PCVITA tool asks where to save and the Software Guide says to keep the source drive out of that choice.
- 4
Windows Needs Extensive Mode After Formatting
Microsoft points Windows File Recovery users to Extensive mode for files deleted a while ago, files lost after formatting and files on a corrupted disk. PCVITA tool puts both choices on one screen as two scan buttons, with a preview before you save.
Prepare Before You Scan Your Hard Drive
Seven checks come first. Check them off and you are set to scan.
- Stop using the drive the moment you notice data loss, because saving, installing or copying files on it can overwrite deleted data.
- Connect a drive that will not boot to a working Windows PC as a secondary drive. Scanning works once that PC detects the drive.
- Say no to the Windows format prompt. When Windows asks you to format the disk, do not select Format Disk and hold off on chkdsk repairs until your files are saved.
- Select a destination drive that is healthy and has free space for the recovered files, never the source drive.
- Check for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or later, 100 MB of free disk space and 2 GB of RAM on your Windows PC.
- Start the tool with Run as Administrator on any supported Windows version.
- Try the free demo first. Download the Hard Disk Recovery Tool demo, scan one partition and check the preview. You need the full edition to save files.
System needs repeat the Specifications table below and the format, repair and overwrite points come from the Microsoft pages under Sources.
Hard Disk Recovery Software Pricing
Test with the free demo, then buy a licence when the preview shows your files. Scanning works the same in both editions and only saving differs.
Demo Edition
Free
Scan your hard drive and preview recoverable files
- PreviewAll recovered items
- SavingNot included
- LicenceNot needed
Version 18.2, 26.2 MB, Windows
Full Edition
$39 full edition
Save selected or all recovered data to another drive
- PreviewAll recovered items
- SavingSelected or all data
- LicenceSent by email
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Included in both editions Scanning and preview work the same, only saving differs
- Scan and Formatted Scan Modes
- Delete and Shift Delete File Scan
- Formatted and Corrupted Drive Scan
- GPT and MBR Partition Support
- Double Click File Preview
- Category, Date and Type Filters
- Internal and External Drive Support
- Windows 11 to Windows 7 Support
Hard Disk Recovery Tool Specifications
Version, system needs and supported drives in one place.
| Version | 18.2 |
|---|---|
| File size | 26.2 MB |
| MD5 | 50b49b98 |
| Windows versions | Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11 in 32 and 64 bit, plus Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2019 |
| Prerequisite | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or later and Run as Administrator |
| Hardware | 100 MB free disk space, 2 GB RAM recommended and an Intel Pentium 1 GHz processor (x86, x64) or equivalent |
| Languages | 18 languages from a drop down, including English, Hindi, Spanish, French and Japanese |
| Free demo limit | Scans and previews recovered items, no saving |
| Licence | Sent by email after payment |
| Drive interfaces | IDE, EIDE, SATA and SCSI storage devices, plus USB sticks and SD cards |
|---|---|
| Disk types | Basic and dynamic |
| Partition types | GPT, MBR and HFS+ |
| File systems | NTFS, exFAT, FAT 32 and FAT 16 on Windows, HFS+ on Mac drives |
| NTFS versions | 1.0 (Windows NT 3.1), 1.1 (NT 3.5), 1.2 (NT 3.51), 3.0 (Windows 2000) and 3.1 (Windows XP) |
| Scan modes | Scan for deleted files, Formatted Scan for formatted drives |
| RAW file formats | 32 formats from formatted drives, including Sqlite, ACCDB, MDB, NSF, EDB, CR2, NEF, INDD and MKV |
| Search and filter | Date filters for Created, Modified and Last Access, file type, folder name and 10 categories |
| Not supported | Volumes and partitions protected by BitLocker |
Hard Disk Recovery Tool vs Windows File Recovery
See what Microsoft’s command line recovery app and chkdsk cover and where PCVITA tool fits your drive.
| Point | Windows File Recovery and Chkdsk | PCVITA Tool |
|---|---|---|
| How you use it | Command line apps, with Windows File Recovery coming from the Microsoft Store | Point and click Windows app with a preview panel |
| Windows versions | Windows File Recovery supports Windows 10 and Windows 11 | Windows 11 down to Windows 7, plus Server 2019 down to 2008 |
| Drives | Local drives, including internal, external and USB drives, with no cloud or network share recovery | Internal and external disks plus SD cards and USB sticks |
| NTFS drives | Regular mode for non corrupted NTFS drives, Extensive mode for old deletes, formatted or corrupted disks | Two buttons for deleted and formatted data |
| FAT and exFAT drives | Extensive mode only | FAT 16, FAT 32, exFAT and NTFS partitions, plus HFS+ |
| Destination | Two separate drives, one as source and one as destination | Select a folder on another drive and skip the source |
| Repairing the drive | Chkdsk fixes errors with /f and recovers readable information from bad sectors with /r | Recovers files and does not repair the drive, so save first and repair after |
| Where you get it | Microsoft Store and Windows | Free demo download, full edition $39 |
Windows File Recovery details come from Windows File Recovery (Microsoft Support). Chkdsk details come from chkdsk (Microsoft Learn). PCVITA details come from the Features and Specifications sections.
What Lowers Your Hard Drive Recovery Chances
- Any use of the PC can create files that overwrite free space, so stop using the drive and scan soon.
- Selecting Format Disk on the Windows prompt deletes your data for good and the Software Guide warns against it.
- Chkdsk repairs on FAT file systems can cause data loss, so save your files first and repair after.
- Clicking, grinding or a drive that does not spin needs lab recovery and volumes locked with BitLocker are outside support.
Follow the Software Guide for the full path from launch to saved files. No recovery tool can promise every file back, because overwritten and physically damaged data stays lost.
Sources for Hard Drive Recovery Facts Microsoft pages that back the points above
- Microsoft SupportWindows File Recovery
- Microsoft Learnchkdsk command (repairs and bad sectors)
- Microsoft Learnformat command (quick format)
Hard Drive Recovery FAQs
Short answers on scanning, saving, price and drive support, grouped by topic.
Working and limits How scanning works and what limits the result
How do I recover data from a hard drive?
Six steps take you from opening the tool to saved files.
- Step 1. Open PCVITA tool as administrator.
- Step 2. Select the partition that lost files and click Scan or Formatted Scan for a formatted partition.
- Step 3. Wait until the scan reaches 100% and the scanned drive shows in the list.
- Step 4. Open folders in the Explore panel and preview a file.
- Step 5. Filter by category or search by date, file type or folder name.
- Step 6. Select a save option and browse to a separate drive.
Can I recover deleted files from an external hard drive?
Yes, once Windows detects the drive. Connect the external hard drive, click Refresh View in PCVITA tool, select its partition and click Scan. Drive brand does not change the steps, so a WD or Seagate drive works the same way. Save the files to another drive.
Can I recover data from a formatted hard drive?
Yes, with Formatted Scan. Choose the formatted partition, start Formatted Scan and check the preview for files. Microsoft notes that a quick format clears the file table and root directory and anything new data overwrote stays lost, so save nothing to the drive until the scan ends.
Does the tool recover files from a corrupted hard drive?
Yes for the files, no for the repair. PCVITA tool scans corrupted and RAW partitions that Windows detects and lists recoverable files for preview. Save your files first, because Microsoft states that chkdsk repairs on FAT file systems can cause a loss of data.
Can I get data back from a hard drive that will not boot?
Yes, when another Windows PC detects the drive. Connect the drive to a working PC as a secondary drive, open PCVITA tool as administrator and scan the partition. Laptop drives from HP and other brands follow the same steps. Clicking, grinding or a drive that does not spin needs a lab recovery service.
How do I find and save only the files I need?
Use Filter, advanced search and the save options. Click Filter for a category like Photos or search by Created, Modified or Last Access date, file type or folder name. Preview a file with a double click, then choose a save option and a destination folder on another drive.
How do I delete files permanently so nobody can recover them?
Use a file shredder, not a recovery tool. PCVITA tool brings deleted files back, so files you want gone for good need File Shredder Software from PCVITA.
Demo and price Demo limits, price and activation
What does the free demo of the hard drive recovery tool do?
Scan and preview. Demo edition lists every recovered item in the preview panel and holds back saving. Try PCVITA tool on your own drive before you buy the full edition.
What does the full edition of the hard drive recovery tool cost?
$39. That buys the full edition, which saves selected or all recovered data under a 30 day money back guarantee.
Do I need an activation key after I purchase?
Not when you buy directly. Your order email carries the licensed version of PCVITA tool, so there is no key to enter. If you already use the demo and want the licensed edition, contact the PCVITA support team and they send an activation key.
Compatibility and drives Windows versions, file systems, drive types and file types
Does the hard drive recovery software work on Windows 11 and 10?
Yes, from Windows 7 up to Windows 11 and on Windows Server 2008 to 2019, in 32 and 64 bit. Before you start, check for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or later, a 1 GHz processor, 100 MB of free disk space and 2 GB of RAM recommended. Open PCVITA tool as administrator.
Which file systems and partitions can the tool scan?
NTFS, exFAT, FAT 32 and FAT 16, plus Mac HFS+ partitions. Basic and dynamic disks with GPT or MBR layouts scan the same way. Mac drives with HFS+ partitions scan on Windows like any other drive. BitLocker protected partitions are outside support.
Which types of drives can I scan?
Internal and external hard drives with IDE, EIDE, SATA or SCSI interfaces, plus USB sticks and SD cards. Windows must detect the drive first. Solid state drives have their own product, the SSD Data Recovery Tool and flash drives have the USB Drive Data Recovery Software.
Which file types can the tool recover?
Documents, photos, videos, audio, emails and databases. Recovery covers formats like .txt, .png, .doc, .mp4 and .mp3, so Notepad files come back like any other document. Formatted drives add 32 RAW formats. Recovered PDF files that will not open go to the PDF Recovery Tool next.
Can the tool scan a drive that Windows does not detect?
No. PCVITA tool needs Windows to detect the drive first and hardware repair is outside what it does. Clicking, grinding, burning smells or a drive that does not spin call for a lab recovery service. Overwriting and bad sectors also limit what any scan finds.
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Hard Disk Recovery Tool Reviews
Ratings from pcvita.com plus what customers wrote about their results.
Hard drive data recovery tool helped me to recover all deleted data from recycle bin that was lost due to Trojan virus. It took some time during the data scanning. But with this tool, I was able to recover all of my precious data. Big thumbs to the team who made this amazing software!!
The hard disk recovery software easily recovered my data from damaged NTFS partitions. Now I can effectively restore data from corrupted Windows partition. Thanks for such an impeccable tool.
Download.hr experts tested PCVITA Hard Disk Recovery Tool and gave it a high star rating for error free solutions. More badges sit on the PCVITA awards page.
Key Takeaways on Hard Drive Data Recovery
Five points to remember before you scan.
- Drives and file systems. Scans hard drives inside or outside your PC with FAT, exFAT, NTFS and HFS+ partitions on GPT or MBR disks.
- Two scan modes. Scan finds deleted data and Formatted Scan searches a formatted drive.
- Preview and filter. Double click preview, category filters and date search narrow the results before you save.
- Start early. Stop using the drive and save recovered files to another drive, because new files overwrite free space.
- Try before you buy. Free demo scans and previews while the $39 full edition saves your files and carries a money back guarantee.
Scan Your Hard Drive With the Free Demo
Free demo scans your hard drive and shows what you can get back. Buy the full edition when you are ready to save the files.
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