What is the best data recovery software for WINDOWS?

Hey everyone,

I lost some important video files while transferring data from a USB drive to my Windows PC, and now they’re not showing on the drive.

Can anyone recommend a reliable data recovery software for **Windows**? I don’t mind paid options — just looking for something that actually works.

Thanks!

This topic was modified 17 hours, 35 minutes ago by Jace Elric.

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Orin Thorne

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February 19, 2026 at 8:37 am

Curious what people here recommend for recovering deleted files on Windows. Not a physically damaged drive , just emptied Recycle Bin and realized important photos were inside. Are free tools enough or do paid ones make a real difference

deken

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February 19, 2026 at 8:29 am

I’m on Windows 11 and accidentally formatted an external hard drive while reinstalling the OS. Drive is detected but shows empty. Has anyone here actually used a recovery software that worked? Looking for something simple, not a lab service.