Data loss is something that almost all computer users have experienced at least once in their lifetimes. While it is always better to take a proactive approach towards safeguarding important data, human error remains a common problem. For example, you might empty the recycle bin because you want to free up some more disk space, only to find that the files within were not safely backed up as you thought. Another common mistake is formatting the wrong drive or deleting the wrong partition, especially when installing or reinstalling your operating system. Other problems are completely beyond the control of the end user, such as hardware and software failures, which can also result in data loss. In some cases, you might not have any recent backup to recover, but that does not mean all hope is lost.

NTFS Recovery Toolkit exploits the window of opportunity you have between when the files or partitions are deleted and when the original data is lost permanently due to being overwritten. Sometimes, this does not happen until months or even years after its deletion, but the chances of a successful recovery operation are much higher if you act quickly. This is especially the case if the drive is in heavy use, and there is a higher chance that the original data will be overwritten sooner. However, what really happens when you empty the recycle bin, delete a partition, or format a drive, is that the space originally occupied by the files is marked as available. It still remains hidden on the drive, no matter the storage media, until it gets overwritten by something else.

If the files remain intact on the drive, even after deletion, you should be able to recover them without any problems. However, you will need the right data recovery software. Some solutions can only search for files in specific formats, and some only support a very small range. When files are deleted, the original meta information about the file is removed from the file system, such as its original location. Sometimes, other data, such as the file name or type might be lost. This means the software needs to look for file signatures associated with files of certain types. The included File Recovery app in NTFS Recovery Toolkit can search for file signatures across hundreds of different file types. Version 14 includes Active@ File Recovery 21, which includes support for additional file types.

NTFS Recovery Toolkit 14 also includes Active@ Partition Recovery 21, which provides the best possible chances of recovering your lost or corrupt hard drive partitions. It makes this possible by working in its own operating environment, which does not require you to boot into Windows or any other specific operating system. Instead, it runs off bootable media and uses your system memory to avoid making any further chances to the system hard drive. This allows you to recover data from your primary hard drive or disk partition, without reducing your chances of a successful operation. You can learn more about how it works at https://www.lsoft.net/ntfs-recovery.