Download Free Softwares to Restore or Recover Lost Files From USB/Flash Drives

February 8, 2009 · Filed Under Computer Tips and Tricks · 4 Comments 

Previously, I have posted here some common causes of USB/Flash drive data loss. After downloading and testing some free data recovery softwares designed to restore/recover lost or deleted data, I am posting now my verdict on the efficiency and performance of these free softwares.

Generally, all data recovery softwares perform the same – free or commercial. I have actually used a commercial software (whose name I will no longer mention here) but did not perform significantly better than freewares.

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Some Common Causes of USB/Flash Drive Data Loss

February 8, 2009 · Filed Under Computer Tips and Tricks · 4 Comments 

There are several common causes of data loss in USB/flash drives and even hard drives. At times it’s frustrating when you lose your precious data like photos, documents, music, and other digital files. Digital storage media like USB/flash drives are much more sensitive than hard disks. They are easily affected by weather conditions, spikes or surges, etc.

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