How to Recover a Western Digital HDD
- 1). Download and install Recuva form Piriform Software. (See Resources.) Recuva is a free software program that allows the user to recover lost files from a corrupted or formatted drive. Follow the instructions in the easy-to-use wizard to recover files.
- 2). Download FileRestorePlus. (See Resources.) UndeletePlus is an easy-to-use data recovery software program. Direct the software to the drive you wish to recover data from, and click "Scan." The software will allow you to choose which files you want to recover.
- 3). Use the software Restoration. (See Resources.) Restoration has the ability to scan for all recoverable files, or for specific lost files. It is easy to use, and can be downloaded for free.
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