Recovering files from an SSD after you deleted or formatted them
You cleared the wrong drive while reinstalling Windows, or a virus scan removed files you needed, and now a day's or a week's work is gone. The important thing to know is that deleting a file usually removes only the index pointing to it. The data stays on the drive until new data overwrites it. SSD Data Recovery Program is built for that situation: it scans an SSD drive or partition and lists what it can still find.
Quick facts
- Purpose: recovering deleted or lost files from SSD drives and partitions
- Platform: Windows PC
- File types: more than 300, plus the option to add your own formats
- Trial: a demo version is available to try before you buy
Key features
Recognizes more than 300 file types
The search engine identifies files by their signatures. That covers a wide range of everyday formats, and the vendor says recovery doesn't damage the original data.
Add formats that aren't on the list
If you work with an unusual file type, you can add the format yourself so the scan looks for it too.
A three-step recovery flow
You install the program and pick the recovery option you need. Then you choose the SSD drive or partition and click Next. When the scan finishes, you preview the recovered files and save them back to your computer.
Covers common data-loss causes
The vendor describes it for accidental deletion, formatting of the wrong drive, virus-related deletion, and file-system damage caused by third-party utilities.
Who it's for
It suits home and office users who have lost files from an SSD and want a simple, guided scan. It works best if you stop writing to the affected drive right away, because new data can overwrite the files you want back.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Short, guided process with a preview before you save anything
- Wide file-type coverage, with custom formats supported
- Demo version lets you test the scan first
Cons
- Files that have already been overwritten cannot be recovered by this or any recovery tool
- Recovery works best right after the loss, so you need to act quickly
FAQs
Can I get files back after deleting them?
Often yes, as long as new data hasn't overwritten them. Avoid saving anything to that drive until you've scanned it.
Can I try it before buying?
Yes. A demo version lets you see what the software can find.
Does it only work on SSDs?
It is aimed at SSD drives and partitions. The vendor also says it can restore data from hard drives.
What if my file type is unusual?
You can add formats that aren't in the predefined list.
System requirements
The software runs on a Windows PC. The vendor's page doesn't list detailed hardware requirements.