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Yes, you can recover photos from your memory card even after formatting.
A quick format doesn’t fully delete the photos — it just removes the “list” that tells the card where your photos are. The photos are still inside until something new replaces them.
What you should do:
- Stop using the card immediately.
- Don’t take new photos or copy anything to it.
Recovery method:
Use any trustworthy photo recovery software (Stellar Photo Recovery, PhotoRec, Recuva).
Just connect the card → run a deep scan → preview → recover photos to a different location.
Success rate:
Generally good if the card was formatted once and no new data was added.
The recovery strategy for a failed HDD depends on the cause of the malfunction. Some situations call for expert cleanroom recovery, while others can be resolved with software.
Here’s a straightforward explanation so you know exactly what to do:
Determine the Type of Failure First
Logical Failure (High probability of recovery by do-it-yourself)
Mechanical Failure (do-it-yourself is not advised)
Failure of PCBs and Electronics
Failure of the Firmware
Homemade Software Recoveries
1. Stellar Data Recovery (the greatest graphical user interface)
Excellent for RAW drives, erased files, and damaged partitions.
Up to 1 GB can be recovered with the free version.
2. PhotoRec (unlimited, totally free)
incredibly strong.
Even severely corrupted partitions can be recovered from, though folder names are lost.
3. DMDE
Great for restoring the structure of folders.
4000 files per folder can be recovered for free each run.
Here are the best free data recovery softwares:
1. Stellar Free Data Recovery
Stellar provides a free version that allows for recovering only 1 GB of data.
Supports a wide variety of file types (photos, videos, email files, documents) and storage media: HDD, SSD, USB, SD cards.
You can preview recoverable files before saving so that you don’t waste space.
Limitations:
In the free version, only 1GB of data can be recovered.
The free version doesn’t come with technical support.
2. TestDisk + PhotoRec
TestDisk: powerful, free, and open-source. It’s great for recovering lost partitions and fixing file systems.
PhotoRec: Scans by signature, supports many file formats.
Pros: Unlimited recovery – no real data limit; works on Windows/Mac/Linux.
Cons: Command-line interface, particularly PhotoRec; may not preserve folder structure or file names.
3. DMDE (Free Edition)
A disk editor + recovery tool.
The free version can recover up to 4000 files per folder in a single run.
Supports many file systems (NTFS, FAT, EXT, etc.) and is able to keep the folder structure intact.
Limitations include that the “free” cap is by number of files, not overall data size; and the interface is somewhat technical.
4. Windows File Recovery (winfr)
Official Microsoft command-line tool for Windows. Fully free. Limitations: CLI-based, so not very user-friendly, especially for beginners. Recuva (Free Edition) Very easy-to-use GUI. Good for “simple” data loss: recently deleted files, emptied recycle bin, USB drives. Limitations: May not work quite as well on drives that are deeply corrupted or formatted; fewer advanced settings than something like TestDisk.
First, try different USB ports, cables, and computers. In Disk Management (Windows) or Disk Utility (Mac), check if the drive is detected but not mounted. If it appears unallocated or RAW, data recovery software like Recuva or Photorec might help recover files.
First back up your important data. Then boot into Safe Mode and uninstall any recently added antivirus backup or disk tools. In Normal mode update Windows and update chipset and storage drivers from your PC maker not random sites. Run Command Prompt as admin and do sfc /scannow then DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and finally chkdsk /f /r on your system drive. Run Windows Memory Diagnostic to rule out RAM issues. If the crash persists check the minidump in Event Viewer or use a crash analyser to identify the offending filter driver and remove or update that software.
My mom stored all of our family photos on this Intel Bevy she bought. She passed away years ago and I’ve put off trying to figure the issue of getting the photos off the device (lots of other hard drives that I looked through and had to buy tons of cable adapters to be able to look at them). Does anyone have any advice for getting the photos off the Bevy?
If your microSD card is physically damaged (bent, cracked or snapped), recovery might still be possible, but it depends a lot on how badly it’s damaged. Minor damage (like cracked casing) can sometimes be handled with “chip-off” recovery by professionals, whereas if the actual memory chip is shattered, it’s often hopeless.
Hi everyone,
I keep getting the error “Local Device Name is Already in Use” when trying to access a network drive or map a shared folder on my Windows PC. Because of this, I cannot access some important files, and I’m worried that trying to force a reconnection or disconnect could result in data loss or corruption.
Can someone explain why this error occurs and provide safe, step-by-step methods to fix it while keeping my files intact? I’d appreciate clear guidance for both Windows 10 and 11.
Thanks in advance for your help!
SD cards can fail for many reasons, including power surges, improper ejecting, or using low-quality readers.
Don’t try to format the card if you need to recover data.
My friend took photos of me and my other friend on an sd card, but while it was uploading, she pulled it out of the adapter and now it’s corrupted and we can’t access the photos with any adapter—the card just doesn’t show up. Is it possible to recover the photos, and if so, how?
I have spent the past three hours perfecting my first video audition for a Hollywood film, however the card corrupted somehow in the few moments before taking it out the camera and putting it into my computer. The deadline to send in the footage is in a couple of hours and would love to know if there is any way to recover it or if I’ll have to quickly record it again.
Some days ago, I was downloading stuff from pkjg and the download crash. It wouldn’t cancel or restart, so I rebooted my vita slim model. After turning on, my sd card wasn’t being recognized anymore (I use a sd2vita) and I lost all my games and data. So, I got a new sd card, but my vita can’t format it and reads it as blank (0GB). What should I do? Losing my mind right now. Just wanted to play some rock band unplugged.
Need a tool to recover deleted files/folders on windows, keeping original names. Any proven recommendations?
This error usually pops up when Windows notices a driver or memory process taking too long to respond and it gets protective, so the system throws a blue screen to avoid damage. The easiest fix is to update your graphics and chipset drivers through Windows Update or the device makers site because outdated drivers trigger this most often. If that does not help then run a memory check with Windows Memory Diagnostic and let it complete fully since weak RAM can also cause this. You can also open Command Prompt as admin and run sfc /scannow followed by DISM restore health to repair any system files that got corrupted.
I’m encountering a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) with the error code INVALID_SOFTWARE_INTERRUPT on my Windows system. The system crashes unexpectedly and restarts, making it difficult to use the computer normally.
I’d like to know: