Microsoft has silently released a file recovery tool that’s called Windows File Recovery. There’s no shortage of file recovery software for Windows and other platforms. However, most tools and applications aren’t free. Therefore, the average joe shies away from purchasing recovery tools to recover deleted files. Microsoft’s Windows File Recovery tool will be available for free. Although, there are still many reasons why you’d want to purchase paid tools to get the job done.
The command line application will let users recover various types of files. Moreover, the tool will also let you recover files from storage devices such as hard drives, solid-state drives, flash drives, and SD cards. Since it’s a command line application, you will miss the standard GUI. Therefore, first-time users may find it a tad overwhelming at the start. Fortunately, all the commands and instructions are presented in a user-friendly manner. The tool can recover deleted files and files from corrupted devices.
Windows File Recovery tool functions
Windows File Recovery tool’s primary function revolves around recovering files from NTFS file systems. This mode is quicker than the other 2 modes and will prevent the data from being overwritten. Although, it’s most likely to recover files that have been deleted recently rather than old ones.
