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PCVITA software to recover files from a damaged or broken USB drive
USB Drive Data Recovery Software
PCVITA USB Drive Data Recovery Software gets files back from damaged, formatted and corrupted USB drives, pen drives and memory cards on Windows. Scan finds deleted and corrupted data and Formatted Scan searches a drive you reformatted. You preview the results, select what you need and save it to a different drive. You test the free demo first, then buy the $39 full edition to save files.
- Input
- USB drives, pen drives and memory cards
- Output
- Files you select, saved to another drive
- Recovers
- Deleted, reformatted and damaged files
- File systems
- NTFS, FAT 32, FAT 16, exFAT and HFS+
Refresh View lists a drive you plug in after launch and red marks flag permanently deleted data. See all features. Larger disks scan in the Hard Disk Recovery Tool and solid state drives in the SSD Data Recovery Tool.
How USB Data Recovery Brings Back Lost Files
Plug in the drive and let the scan search it. Preview the files that show up, then copy the ones you need to your PC.
USB Drive With Missing Files
Flash drives, thumb drives and memory cards
- Files lost to delete, shift delete or a format
- Drives hit by a virus or a wrong eject
- Drives that trigger a Windows format prompt
PCVITA USB Data Recovery
Works on Windows 11 down to 7
- Two scan buttons for two kinds of loss
- Drive details in a side panel
- Red marks for permanently deleted files
Your Chosen Files
Saved to a different drive
- Properties, image and hex view before saving
- Date, file type and Filter search
- Save All Data or Save Deleted Data
- 1SelectSelect your USB drive from the list.
- 2ScanStart Scan or Formatted Scan and wait for 100%.
- 3SaveSend the files you need to another drive.
Get Files Back From a Pen Drive in 6 Steps
Six screens walk you from setup to saved files. Select a step to view its screen or open the 12 step walkthrough in the Software Guide.
Step 1. Install and Open as Administrator
Start setup and select one of 22 languages. Setup then shows the Check for Prerequisites screen. Open the finished install with Run as Administrator on Windows 11, 10, 8.1 or 7.
Step 2. Find Your Drive on the Home Screen
Plug the USB pen drive or memory card into your PC and the home screen lists every attached device. Click Refresh View to add a drive you connected after opening the software, with no restart.
Step 3. Select Your USB Drive and Check Details
Select your drive and the right panel shows its model, name, type, total size, free size and file system. When Windows asks you to format the drive, do not select format, because formatting deletes the data for good. HFS+ data from a Mac drive restores here too.
Step 4. Choose Scan or Formatted Scan
Click Scan to search for deleted and corrupted data. Click Formatted Scan when you reformatted the drive and want those files back.
Step 5. Preview the Recovered Files
Scan progress shows a percentage until it reaches 100%. Recovered folders then list on the left with data folders highlighted and permanently deleted data shows in red. Double click a file for Save All Data and Preview, then check its properties, image preview or hex view.
Step 6. Save the Files to Another Drive
Narrow the list by date, file type or the Filter option, then select Save All Data or Save Deleted Data. Choose a save location, use Create New Folder if you want one and click OK. Never select the source drive. Export progress shows with a Stop button until Export Completed Successfully appears.
Free demo, no licence needed to scan the drive and preview what it holds.
USB Drive Recovery Software Features
What PCVITA does with a damaged, reformatted or half empty pen drive, grouped by task.
Recovers Deleted, Formatted and Corrupted USB Data
Recover files from a damaged USB drive with the scan button that matches what happened to it.
Scan for Deleted and Corrupted Data
Scan lists files you deleted, shift deleted or lost to corruption, including drives hit by a virus, malware or a wrong eject.
Formatted Scan for a Reformatted Drive
Formatted Scan searches the drive after a format and lists what it finds, so you see the files before you save any.
Permanently Deleted Files in Red
Files you removed for good show in red, so you spot them among the files that still exist.
Raw File Formats After a Format
Raw recovery brings back PNG, ZIP, DOCX, JPEG, PPTX, XLSX, GIF, PDF, MPEG, AVI and WAV files for preview.
Live Scan Progress
Scan progress counts up to 100% and the report lists the selected drive, total size, bytes processed and the folders and files found.
Detects Pen Drives of Any Brand and Size
Windows has to detect the drive and the scan takes it from there.
Pen Drives, Flash Drives and Memory Cards
Every attached pen drive and memory card shows on the home screen, so you select the one that lost files.
Any Brand, Any Size
SanDisk, Kingston, HP, Sony, Toshiba and Moser Baer drives are on the list and capacity does not limit the scan.
USB 1.0 to USB 3.1
Drives on USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1 ports scan the same way on basic and dynamic disks.
Refresh View Adds Later Drives
Plug in a second drive while the software is open and Refresh View adds it to the list.
Drive Details Before the Scan
Model, name, type, total size, free size and file system show in the right panel, so you confirm the right drive first.
Shows Every File Before You Save
Check a recovered file on screen, then save only what you need.
Double Click Preview
A double click on any file opens the Save All Data and Preview options.
Properties, Image Preview and Hex View
Check the file properties, see the picture and inspect the hex value before you save.
Folder Tree With Highlighted Data
Recovered folders list on the left. Folders that hold data stand out and the right panel shows their files.
Category Filter
Categories cover Photos, Audios, Videos, Emails, Databases, Documents, Archives and Executable files.
Searches and Saves Only the Files You Need
Filters cut a long result list down and you save the rest to a healthy drive.
Date Range Filter
Set a Created, Modified or Last Access date range to list files from that period only.
File Type Search
Type an extension like .doc, .png, .bmp or .mp4 and the list shows files of that type, ready to save.
Filter Option
The Filter option narrows the recovered data further, so a long list of files becomes a short one.
Save All Data or Save Deleted Data
Save every recovered file or the deleted ones only. Tick check boxes or hold CTRL to select files and folders.
Save Into a New Folder
Create New Folder builds a destination on another drive and the source pen drive stays out of the choice.
Check these options against your own drive. Free demo scans and previews recoverable data.
Why Quick Fixes Put Your USB Files at Risk
Microsoft documents four risks and PCVITA gives you a way around all four.
- 1
Pulling the Drive Out Early Costs Data
Windows 10 version 1809 and later use Quick removal by default. Under the Better performance policy Windows caches write operations and Microsoft warns that unplugging without Safely Remove Hardware risks losing data. Scan the USB drive afterwards and PCVITA lists what it still holds.
- 2
Chkdsk Repairs Change the File Table
Microsoft documents that a chkdsk repair on a FAT drive alters the file allocation table and can lose data. Save your files with PCVITA before any repair.
- 3
New Files Fill the Free Space
Microsoft Support warns that normal PC use creates files that can overwrite free space. Avoid saving to the drive and start the scan soon.
- 4
Windows Recovery Needs Two Drives and Extensive Mode
Windows File Recovery demands different source and destination drives and it supports non NTFS drives in Extensive mode only. PCVITA asks for a save folder and keeps the source drive out of the choice.
Prepare Your USB Drive Before You Scan
Seven checks come first. Tick them off and start the scan.
- Stop adding files to the drive as soon as data goes missing. New files can overwrite what you want back.
- Close the Windows format prompt. Formatting wipes the data for good, as the Software Guide warns.
- Connect the USB drive to the PC that has the software and wait until Windows detects it. Drives that Windows cannot see do not scan.
- Choose a healthy destination drive with enough free space, never the source pen drive.
- Install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or above and keep 100 MB of disk space free. Specifications below list 4 GB of RAM as recommended.
- Start the software as administrator on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8 or 7.
- Test the free demo on your drive before you buy. Download the USB Drive Data Recovery Software demo, scan the drive and preview the files. Saving requires the full edition.
System lines match the Specifications table below and the Microsoft points follow the pages listed under Sources.
Price and Free Demo of USB Data Recovery Software
Try the free demo on your USB drive, then buy a licence when you want the files saved. Preview behaves the same in both editions.
Demo Edition
Free
Scan your USB drive, search and preview recoverable data
- SavingNot included
- PreviewAll recovered items
- LicenceNot needed
Version 16.2, 29.0 MB, Windows
Full Edition
$39 one licence
Save selected or all recovered data to another drive
- SavingSelected or all data
- PreviewAll recovered items
- DeliveryBy email
30 Days Money Back*, Safe & Secure checkout
Included in Both Editions Scan and preview match in both editions and saving is the one gap
- Scan and Formatted Scan Modes
- Deleted Data Recovery From USB Drives
- Corrupted and Formatted Drive Scan
- FAT, exFAT, NTFS and HFS+ Support
- Recovered Data Preview Panel
- Category, Date and File Type Filters
- 22 Installer Languages
- Windows 11 to Windows 7 Support
USB Drive Recovery Software Specifications
Everything you check before install, from version and hardware to drive types.
| Version | 16.2 |
|---|---|
| File size | 29.0 MB |
| MD5 | 89ad21ac |
| Windows versions | Windows 11 (64 bit), 10, 8.1, 8 and 7 (32 and 64 bit), plus Windows Server 2008, 2012 R2, 2016 and 2019 |
| Prerequisite | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or above and Run as Administrator |
| Hardware | Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 2.40 GHz processor, 4 GB RAM recommended, 100 MB free disk space |
| Languages | 22 languages in the installer, including English, Hindi, Spanish, French and Japanese |
| Free demo limit | Scans, searches and previews recovered data, no saving |
| Delivery | Activation code and full version download link by email |
| Drive types | Any USB, pen or flash drive and memory card that Windows detects |
|---|---|
| USB versions | USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1 |
| Brands | SanDisk, Moser Baer, HP, Kingston, Sony, Toshiba and other brands, any size |
| File systems | FAT 32, FAT 16, exFAT and NTFS, cross formats between NTFS and FAT, plus HFS+ from Mac drives |
| Disk types | Basic and dynamic |
| Scan modes | Scan for deleted and corrupted data, Formatted Scan for a reformatted drive |
| Raw formats | PNG, ZIP, DOCX, JPEG, PPTX, XLSX, GIF, PDF, MPEG, AVI and WAV |
| Search and filter | Created, Modified and Last Access dates, file type search, Filter option and categories |
| Save options | Save All Data, Save Deleted Data or selected files and folders |
USB Recovery Software vs Windows File Recovery and Chkdsk
Compare the Microsoft route with PCVITA and choose the one that fits your drive.
| Point | Windows File Recovery and Chkdsk | PCVITA Software |
|---|---|---|
| How you work | Command line app from the Microsoft Store | Click through a window with a preview panel |
| Windows versions | Windows File Recovery lists Windows 10 and Windows 11 | Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8 and 7, plus Server 2008 to 2019 |
| File systems | FAT, exFAT and NTFS, with non NTFS drives in Extensive mode only | FAT 16, FAT 32, exFAT, NTFS and HFS+ in two scan modes |
| Save location | Source and destination drives must differ | Select a separate drive as the save folder |
| Drive errors | Chkdsk /f fixes errors and FAT repairs can cause a loss of data | Recovers files only, so save them first and repair the drive afterwards |
| Deleted data | Regular mode suits recent NTFS deletes and Extensive mode suits old deletes and damaged disks | Lists deleted data in red and saves deleted files only |
| Price | Microsoft tools from Windows and the Store | Free demo, full edition $39 |
The Microsoft column follows Windows File Recovery (Microsoft Support) and chkdsk (Microsoft Learn). PCVITA details follow the Features and Specifications sections.
Five Habits That Protect Your USB Files
- Windows has to detect the USB drive, so a drive missing from the home screen needs a hardware check first.
- Do not select Format Disk when Windows asks, because formatting deletes the data for good.
- Safely Remove Hardware protects cached write operations under the Better performance policy.
- Creating a new partition lowers your chance of recovery, as Microsoft Support advises.
- Saving to a different drive keeps the source untouched.
Open the Software Guide for the save steps. Overwritten files cannot return, so no software guarantees every file.
Sources for USB Recovery Facts Microsoft pages behind the points on this page
- Microsoft LearnWindows default media removal policy
- Microsoft Learnchkdsk command (repairs and bad sectors)
- Microsoft SupportWindows File Recovery
USB Drive Data Recovery Software FAQs
Answers to the questions users ask before and during a USB scan, grouped by topic.
Working and Limits How the scan behaves and what affects the result
How do I recover files from a damaged USB drive?
Six steps bring the files back.
- Step 1. Install PCVITA software and open it as administrator.
- Step 2. Plug in the drive and find it in the list or click Refresh View.
- Step 3. Select the drive and check its details in the right panel.
- Step 4. Click Scan for deleted and corrupted data or Formatted Scan for a reformatted drive.
- Step 5. Preview the recovered folders and files once the scan reaches 100%.
- Step 6. Select Save All Data or Save Deleted Data and choose a folder on another drive.
Can the software recover data from a corrupted or broken USB drive?
Yes, when Windows still detects the drive. Scan searches the drive and lists the deleted and corrupted files it finds and you preview them before saving. Virus attacks, malware and a wrong eject corrupt a USB drive, while a drive that Windows cannot see needs a hardware repair first.
What should I do when Windows asks me to format the USB drive?
Close the prompt and do not select Format Disk. Formatting deletes the data for good, as the Software Guide warns. Open PCVITA software, select the drive, click Scan and save the files you need before you decide on a format.
Can I recover data from a formatted USB drive?
Yes, with Formatted Scan. Select the USB drive, click Formatted Scan and preview the files it lists. Formatted drives return raw files in formats like PNG, ZIP, DOCX, JPEG, PPTX, XLSX, GIF, PDF, MPEG, AVI and WAV and files that new data replaced do not come back.
Can I recover permanently deleted files from a pen drive?
Yes. Scan lists files you deleted or shift deleted from the USB pen drive and permanently deleted data shows in red in the file list. Select Save Deleted Data to keep those files only.
Can I save only some of the recovered files?
Yes. Tick the check boxes of the files and folders you want or hold CTRL while you select. Type a file extension like .png in the search to list one kind of file, then save the result.
Does the software repair a corrupted USB drive?
No, PCVITA software recovers files and does not repair the drive. Save your files to another drive first. Microsoft states that a chkdsk repair on a FAT drive alters the file allocation table and can lose data, so repair the drive after your files are safe.
Demo and Price What the demo covers and what a licence costs
What can I do with the free demo?
Scan, search and preview. Demo edition shows the recoverable data on your drive and searches within it, but saving stays blocked. Download the free demo and check your files before you buy.
What does the full edition cost?
$39. Full edition saves selected or all recovered data and a 30 day money back guarantee covers your purchase.
How do I activate the software after I buy it?
Check your email. Your order email brings the activation code and the full version download link. Use both to install and activate the full edition.
Compatibility and Drives Windows versions, USB types, file systems and file types
Does the USB drive recovery software work on Windows 11 and 10?
Yes, on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8 and 7 in 32 and 64 bit. Windows Server 2008, 2012 R2, 2016 and 2019 are on the list too. Install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or above, keep 100 MB of disk space free and start PCVITA software as administrator.
Which USB drives and brands does the software support?
USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1 drives of any brand and size. SanDisk, Kingston, HP, Sony, Toshiba and Moser Baer drives are on the list and any other brand works while Windows detects the drive.
Which file systems can PCVITA scan on a USB drive?
NTFS, FAT 32, FAT 16 and exFAT, plus Mac HFS+. Cross formats between NTFS and FAT 16 or FAT 32 work too and basic and dynamic disks scan the same way. HFS+ data from a Mac drive restores on Windows.
Can I recover files from a memory card?
Yes, once Windows detects the card. Home screen lists attached pen drives and memory cards together. Connect the card, click Refresh View and select it. Larger disks scan in the Hard Disk Recovery Tool.
Which file types can the software recover?
Videos, images, documents and every other file type on the drive. Category filter covers Photos, Audios, Videos, Emails, Databases, Documents, Archives and Executable files and raw recovery covers the formats listed for formatted drives.
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What Customers Say About Pen Drive Recovery
Ratings collected on pcvita.com and what customers wrote after their USB recovery.
I was looking for professional USB drive file recovery tool and luckily found this amazing software. It easily recovered permanently deleted data from USB drive in few clicks. The best part, it separate option for Formatted Scan and Normal Scan. Which I liked most, outstanding software.
I am thankful to the development team who programmed this awesome USB drive data recovery tool. This utility is so reliable and appropriate and it retrieve all the data the data from usb drive without any hindrance. Apart from that, it furnishes an easy-to-use interface even, a non-technical user can also avail it. Thanks a lot
GearDownload: 100% clean badge, no spyware, adware or viruses found in PCVITA software.
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Key Takeaways on USB Data Recovery
The short version of this page.
- Drives: recovers data from any USB drive or memory card that Windows detects, whatever the brand or size.
- Two scan modes: Scan finds lost and damaged files and Formatted Scan searches a reformatted drive.
- Preview and save: check properties, image and hex view, filter by date or file type, then save to another drive.
- Systems: scans FAT 16, FAT 32, exFAT, NTFS and HFS+ on Windows 11 down to Windows 7.
- Demo and price: the free demo scans and previews, the full edition costs $39 with 30 days money back.
Test the USB Drive Recovery Software on Your Own Drive
Download the free demo, scan your drive and preview the recoverable files before you buy the full edition.
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