Getting Started
Introduction
Aiseesoft Free Data Recovery is a powerful tool designed to help users recover lost or deleted files from various devices, including PCs, external hard drives, USB drives, and memory cards. It supports a wide range of file types, such as documents, photos, videos, and audio files. With its easy-to-use interface, it allows you to recover data in just a few simple steps, making it ideal for both beginners and experts.
How to Recover Lost Hard Drive Data
Step 1 Download, install, and launch the program on your computer.

Step 2 Select the disc drive where your data is lost under the Hard Drive Recovery menu.

Step 3 Click Start Scan to enter the scanning mode.

Step 4 After quick scanning, you can find your data in the interface. If you still can’t find it, the program will automatically enter the deep scanning mode. Then, you can locate your lost files according to the Filter, Only Show Deleted option, and the data types.

Step 5 Now, select the file you want to restore by checking the box beside it and click the Recover button.

Step 6 The data recovery software will prompt you to save the file to select the destination folder. Note that do not save the file to the disk where you lost data. You can also create a new folder to save it. After choosing the destination folder, you can click OK.

Step 7 Only seconds later, your file will be recovered successfully. You can click Open Folder to see the recovered file or click Close to shut down the current interface.

How to Recover Lost USB/SD Card Data
Step 1 After launching the Aiseesoft Data Recovery software, you can choose the USB/SD Card Recovery section.

Step 2 After inserting your USB drive or SD card into the computer’s slot, you can find your device appearing in the interface. If it isn't, you can click Refresh. After the program recognizing your external device, you can click Scan Disk now.

Step 3 After the scanning, you can use Filter to locate your lost file more accurately.

Step 4 After finding your file, you can select it and click the Recover button to restore it instantly.

Step 5 Select the folder to save your file. Note that don’t save it to the disk where you lost the file. Then, click OK.

Step 6 Now, your file has been recovered successfully! You can click Open Folder to check the recovered file or click Close to shut down the current interface.

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