"Yesterday, my USB flash drive seemed to be infected with a virus. In order to remove the virus, I had to format the USB flash drive. However, the very important files in my USB flash drive were also deleted! What should I do? Is there any chance of recovery?”
When we usually use a USB flash drive, we may need to format the USB flash drive due to various reasons, such as viruses in the USB flash drive, file system problems, etc. Before formatting the USB flash drive, we should ensure that the important files in the USB flash drive are backed up. Because formatting the USB drive will clear all files.
So, for those who don’t have a backup, what should you do to recover data after formatting the USB flash drive? Don’t worry, the editor has summarized the method for you, friends in need can continue to read below!
Advantages and disadvantages of USB disk formatting
Friends often ask the editor, should the USB flash drive be formatted? What are the advantages or disadvantages of formatting a USB flash drive? In fact, these need to be analyzed according to different situations. Regarding the u points of USB disk formatting, the editor summarizes the following points:
1. Formatting can ensure that deleted data cannot be easily recovered, increasing data security ;
2. Formatting can solve file system problems and virus infections ;
3. After the U disk is formatted, the storage space will be organized, which can improve the performance of the U disk .
But USB disk formatting also has its shortcomings, such as:
1. Formatting will permanently delete all data , including files you may need;
2. Once the formatting is completed, the data cannot be easily recovered unless special measures are taken.
How to recover data after formatting U disk
Data recovery after U disk formatting is actually not a simple matter. Therefore, before formatting the USB flash drive, users should first back up the important files in the USB flash drive. And consider whether formatting is required based on the actual situation. So, can the data be recovered after the USB disk is formatted? It is also possible, you can try the following method.
Method 1: Use backup to restore USB disk files
This is the simplest and fastest way to recover USB flash drive files. If you have backed up the USB disk files before formatting, you can directly restore the USB disk files in the backup device or software.
Method 2: Use professional software to recover USB disk files
How to recover data from formatted USB flash drive? If you want to use an efficient method to simply and easily recover USB disk files, the editor recommends using professional data recovery software to recover data after the USB disk is formatted. The editor here strongly recommends Data Frog Recovery Expert. This software not only has a free scanning function, but also has an efficient recovery function, which helps you scan and recover the data in the USB flash drive to the greatest extent.
And the operation interface of the software is simple and clear, whether you are familiar with the computer or not, you can use this method. The following editor will introduce the general operation method of the software to you. Friends in need can download the software and perform the following operations.
Operating environment:
Demonstration model: ASUS Dauntless 1414s
System version: Windows 10
Software version: Datafrog Recovery Expert 3.1.6
1. Make sure that the USB flash drive is correctly connected to the computer, open the installed software, and click [Free Trial] without activating the software in the prompt interface ;
2. Enter the main interface of the software, select the type of U disk file that needs to be scanned, then check the U disk under the removable drive and click [Scan] ;
3. After the scan is completed, you can select the appropriate view to view and select files. Click [View by type] to quickly locate files through different file classifications. After selecting all the USB disk files that need to be recovered, click [ Restore] and choose to save the restored files in a disk on the computer.
Tip: If you do not see the USB disk file that needs to be recovered during the search process, you can click [Deep Scan] and after the deep scan is completed, follow step 3 to select it.
In short, formatting the USB flash drive can solve some problems, but it also brings the risk of data loss. Therefore, before proceeding with formatting, make sure you have backed up your important data and proceed with caution. If the data is lost after the USB disk is formatted, it is recommended to perform data recovery operation after the USB disk is formatted immediately. The specific method has been shared above! I hope I can help you!
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