Recover files after quick format

What is quick format and regular format?

Quick format, as its name suggests, is quick way to format the volume by removing files from the partition, but not scanning the disk for bad sectors. Only use this option if your hard disk has been previously formatted and you are sure that your hard disk is damaged.

If it is a regular format, files are removed from the volume that you are formatting and the hard disk is scanned for bad sectors. Therefore, the time it takes often is much longer than quick format.

Why data is recoverable after quick format?

Most people would feel irritated after accidentally performing the quick format without transferring all necessary data to other place. They may blame themselves for not being so careful and what a great loss caused by their careless behavior.

In fact, after quick format on your hard drive, there are still chances to recover files after quick format. Quick format only rebuilds file system, while the data area couldn't be damaged. If you need to perform quick format recovery, professional data recovery software will help you to recover your lost files after quick format. EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Free Edition is free to recover lost files after quick format, software crash, and other unknown reasons.

Tutorial to recover data after quick format

Step 1: Download and install, then click "Complete Recovery".

Download and install notice: please do not download and install the exe file on a partition you lost files.

Step 2: Select file types to search

Step 3: Select the formatted volume to scan.

Step 4: Select a partition to recover lost data.

Step 5: Preview files and save lost files

Caution: Don't save file(s) to the partition or drive where you are recovering data, for it may result in overwriting data and permanent data loss!

Step 6: Don't let this happen again.

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