How to Recover Files from a USB Using USB Flash Drive Recovery

• Common USB Data-Loss Scenarios
• Solutions for USB Flash Drive Recovery
• Are the Files Really Deleted from the USB Flash Drive When that Happens?
• Stop Using the USB Drive before Data Recovery

1Common USB Data Loss Scenarios

1. Mistakenly or carelessly deleting files from the USB flash drive that cannot be found in the recycle or trash bin.
2. Losing files when transferring from USB flash drive to other devices for unknown reason.
3. Forgetting to unplug USB flash drive after shutting computer down causing some files to be deleted.
4. USB flash drive suffering a virus or malware attack and files become hidden or deleted.
5. USB flash drive files becomes inaccessible for unknown reasons.

2Solutions for USB Flash Drive Recovery

It is advised to use a USB recovery tool to recover data from USB drive, as this is the most effective and direct method. There are lots of USB data recovery tools, you just need to find the right one that best fits your needs. Overall reliability should be the most important factor, the recovery speed, ease of use, and competitive price are also some important factors that you should consider.

Good USB data recovery software should allow you to preview its abilities before you purchase it.

If you are using Windows operating system, you can try Wondershare Data Recovery. It's a Windows-based USB recovery program that can help you recover files from USB that were lost due to deleting, formatting, virus infection, among other reasons. You can also hire a company to help retrieve lost data from USB drive, but these companies are usually expensive. There's also a Mac version for Mac users to recover files from USB - Wondershare Data Recovery for Mac.

Download the free trial version of USB Flash Drive Recovery below.

Install and run the USB Flash Drive Data Recovery program on your computer (using the Windows version as an example). With only a few clicks, you can recover all lost data from USB drive.

Step 1 Connect Your USB Drive to the Computer and Launch the USB Flash Drive Recovery Program on Computer.

Connect USB Flash Drive to your computer or laptop, and launch Wondershare Data Recovery to start recover data from USB flash drive.

Step 2 Select the Type of File that You Want to Recover.

Step 3 Choose to Recover Files from USB Drive (External Removable Devices).

Step 4 Scan Lost/Deeleted Files from USB Drive.

A quick scan your USB flash drive will completed first, you can preview the recovered files from the quick scan results section. If you can'd find your lost files, go to scan again with Deep Scan.

With the "Deep Scan", which will allow you perform a more comprehensive scan for lost files on USB drive. While it will take more time.

Step 5 Preview and Recover Files from USB Drive.

When performing USB data recovery, you shouldn’t save the recovered files on the same USB drive. You should save them on other external devices or directly save them on your computer.

3Are the Files Really Deleted from the USB Flash Drive When that Happens?

When you carelessly meet some of these scenarios in daily life, do you still worry that the files are deleted from USB flash drive permanently and that there is no way to recover them? Losing files from USB drive does not mean that these files are gone forever. You have a great chance to perform USB recovery if you choose the correct flash drive recovery software and don't make any operation mistakes.

4Stop Using the USB Drive before Data Recovery

Before performing USB flash drive data recovery, what you should do first is minimize data loss and increase the possibility of USB data recovery.

The more activities taking place on USB drive, the greater the chance of data being overwritten. To enhance the chances of USB data recovery, remember not to use the USB drive to store new files, edit any documents stored on it, or use the USB drive for any further transferring.