Getting files back from a damaged FAT drive
You open a drive and the folders are gone. Maybe you formatted the wrong partition, or a virus scrambled the folders, or the partition table has been damaged. FAT Data Recovery Software is built for this situation on drives that use the FAT16 or FAT32 file system.
Quick facts
- Platform: Windows
- File systems: FAT16 and FAT32
- Interfaces: SATA, ATA, EIDE, IDE, SCSI
- Trial: free to try
Key features
Recover deleted, lost or erased files and folders
The software recovers files and folders from FAT-partitioned hard disks. This covers documents, MS Word files, photos, pictures and music.
Rescue data after partition or boot record damage
It can get data back when the partition table, boot record, FAT/MFT or root directory has been lost or damaged. It also handles accidental formats and virus-corrupted folders.
Works across common drive interfaces
It supports SATA, ATA, EIDE, IDE and SCSI drives that use FAT16 or FAT32.
Save recovered files to a location you choose
You can save recovered files to a specific location on your Windows machine.
Who it's for
It suits you if you have a Windows PC or an older drive formatted as FAT16 or FAT32 and need to restore deleted or lost files. That includes drives from older systems, memory-style storage and external disks.
Pros and cons
- Pro: It targets FAT16 and FAT32 specifically.
- Pro: It handles several kinds of loss, including deletion, formatting, virus damage and a damaged partition table.
- Pro: You can try it free before deciding.
- Con: It is Windows-only.
- Con: It is aimed at FAT file systems, so it is not the tool for drives using other file systems.
FAQs
Which file systems does it support?
FAT16 and FAT32.
Can it recover files if the partition table is damaged?
Yes. The vendor says it rescues data when the partition table, boot record, FAT/MFT or root directory is lost or damaged.
What types of files can I recover?
Text documents, MS Word files, folders, photos, pictures, music and other data.
Can I choose where recovered files go?
Yes. You can save them to a specific location on your Windows machine.