Accidentaly formatted my Windows 7, can I get the files back?

[mike2012]

Hi, this is Mike. I've been having problems with Windows 7, then I formatted and that fixed the problem. However, is there a way to get my back all of my old files? If so, I'd like to know. I tried using the Emergency Backup and that recovered a couple of my old files. But there are still a lot of files that couldn't be recovered by the backup.

I guess my question is, is there anyway I can recover other files that were lost when I formatted?

I've tried a few things like Pandora Recovery and EASEUS, but they didn't do exactly what I wanted them to. They seemed to only be able to recover certain file types and not special file types.

So, is there anyway I can restore all the files I had before I accidentally formatted?

 

[ksiemb]

Hi, this is Mike. I've been having problems with Windows 7, then I formatted and that fixed the problem. However, is there a way to get my back all of my old files? If so, I'd like to know. I tried using the Emergency Backup and that recovered a couple of my old files. But there are still a lot of files that couldn't be recovered by the backup.

I guess my question is, is there anyway I can recover other files that were lost when I formatted?

I've tried a few things like Pandora Recovery and EASEUS, but they didn't do exactly what I wanted them to. They seemed to only be able to recover certain file types and not special file types.

So, is there anyway I can restore all the files I had before I accidentally formatted?

I have had success with RECUVA. Not sure about getting all files back, that depends on what has been rewritten !

 

[teemutherien]

Hi, this is Mike. I've been having problems with Windows 7, then I formatted and that fixed the problem. However, is there a way to get my back all of my old files? If so, I'd like to know. I tried using the Emergency Backup and that recovered a couple of my old files. But there are still a lot of files that couldn't be recovered by the backup.

I guess my question is, is there anyway I can recover other files that were lost when I formatted?

I've tried a few things like Pandora Recovery and EASEUS, but they didn't do exactly what I wanted them to. They seemed to only be able to recover certain file types and not special file types.

So, is there anyway I can restore all the files I had before I accidentally formatted?

try looking for a windows.old folder on your comp you may not have gotten rid of them all

 

[tlmck]

Have not tried it, but I understand this works pretty well. http://www.easeus.com/datarecoverywizard/

 

[SkyWalker1726]

http://easyrecovery-professional.en.softonic.com/

i tried it before , and it worked for me and my friends that used it

 

[mike2012]

Well I'll try Recuva and that stuff. But are there any more good free ones? Like I said, EASEUA or whatever, couldn't find some of my lost files. Mainly one's that had rare file extension. It also couldn't locate some midis that I had lost.

So is there a way to restore ALL my files, even the ones with weird extensions for free? Or do I have to spend money in the long run?

 

[danny2000]

Hi, this is Mike. I've been having problems with Windows 7, then I formatted and that fixed the problem. However, is there a way to get my back all of my old files? If so, I'd like to know. I tried using the Emergency Backup and that recovered a couple of my old files. But there are still a lot of files that couldn't be recovered by the backup.

I guess my question is, is there anyway I can recover other files that were lost when I formatted?

I've tried a few things like Pandora Recovery and EASEUS, but they didn't do exactly what I wanted them to. They seemed to only be able to recover certain file types and not special file types.

So, is there anyway I can restore all the files I had before I accidentally formatted?

What does this mean exactly? "I tried using the Emergency Backup and that recovered a couple of my old files?"

Did you use Windows' Backup and Restore previsously for your backups?

 

[nukemaster]

Most of this software lets you filter by extensions.

The most important thing you can do right now is NOT WRITE ANYTHING TO THE DISK(since it can overwrite files). I know it sounds like a no brainer, but just want to make sure you know.

Easyrecovery pro works well, but is not cheap.

I would give Recuva a go. it can look for other file types as well(should look for everything).

 

[mike2012]

Well, I'll try Recuva, but it looks like I might just give up on it in the end. Most of the good solutions seem to cost money.