Deleted File Recovery From Memory Cards

Memory cards are very popular these days and can be used in many circumstances. What’s common for all situations is that people use them to store different types of files that can contain dear information or sensitive one. Their popularity is so high because of their small size and because they don’t require any power during use. That makes them more than suitable for portable devices that we all love to use. You can use memory cards with digital cameras, laptops, music players, phones and more.

In the same time memory cards come in more than one format, each compatible with a certain type of device. That’s why you need to discover what type of memory card is compatible with your portable device before shopping for such an accessory. The good news is that when it comes to files that have been accidentally lost or deleted from memory cards you can use the same software tools for all formats. In addition, you can choose a deleted file recovery software tool that can recover not only memory card files of all types, but also computer files. It’s always wiser to go for a universal solution.

What I also find convenient is that you don’t necessarily have to invest money in order to recuperate lost memory card files. That’s because you can find reliable alternatives that are free for download. If before contacting a specialist you want to give it a try yourself, you should consider such software because you have nothing to lose. You won’t be spending money or a lot of time searching for a suitable candidate as long as you have an idea where to look and what to look for. Moreover, not even paid versions can guarantee a success rate of 100 percent. The likelihood of recovering a deleted or lost file depends on how extensive the damage is. Why not first try simple alternatives?

If you are interested in recovering files from memory cards for free, you should take a look at some of the options I found available. I don’t think they represent the best tools of their kind available on the market, but their availability for free make it worth a shot. Who knows? Maybe you will discover (like I did) that in most cases they can do the job as efficiently as paid software tools that are dedicated to the recovery of deleted files from memory cards.

Glary Undelete

My first suggestion is Glary Undelete, a file recovery software tool that can be downloaded for free from various sources. If you have the curiosity to install and run it you will be greeted by a simple interface that makes it easy to use by those less experienced. The steps that lead to the recovery of files are logical, so it won’t be challenging to discover how you should use the software’s capabilities. The results of the scan will be provided in friendly views that will make it easy to discover the files you are interested in recovering.

The main benefits involved by using this software include the need to download a small file, the well organized interface, the advanced filters that allow you to search only for files created in a certain date or of a certain size, the condition assessments that accompany each recovered file and the support it offers for every Windows version available on the market. What might disappoint you is the fact that no portable version is available. That means you won’t be able to use its capabilities if you aren’t willing to install it on your computer’s hard drive. Another downside is the toolbar it adds to your browser during installation. However, you have the option to skip the toolbar installation.

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Besides being able to deal with all types of memory cards, Glare Undelete can also recuperate deleted files from more than one type of hard drive, from floppy disks and removable media. If I got you interested in this software, here are a few details meant to help you easily install and start using its features.

The first step involves downloading the software from the Internet, preferably from its website. After you press the large-sized “Download Free Glary Undelete Now” button you will be asked where you want to save the “gunsetup.exe” file provided. It’s best to save the file on your computer’s desktop so that you can easily locate it. The installation process is similar to the one involved by installing most software tools. You only need to remember to uncheck the option that causes the installation of a toolbar within your browser. Otherwise, you will have to waste time uninstalling it at a later time.

After you’re done with the installation process and ready to run Glary Undelete, you should connect the memory card in question to your computer and click the “Search” button you will discover in the software’s interface. You will then have to wait a while, depending on how large the memory card is. After the results are provided, you will have to use the “Folders” and “File Types” views in order to easily locate the files of your interest. If the list of choices is large, you can use the software’s filtering capabilities in order to speed up the process. While most of the times you will be able to recover most of the deleted memory card files you are interested in, you shouldn’t be disappointed if the list doesn’t include all the files targeted. If you have used the memory card several times after you deleted the files you now want to recover, it’s very likely that the newly added data has overwritten the old information.

If you are lucky enough to have used this software’s capabilities in due time you will be able to locate the files of your interest and move on to the next step that involves restoring the deleted files. All you need to do is click the “Restore” button and choose the location where you want the recovered files to be saved. It’s best to choose a location other than the memory card in question. Afterwards, all it’s left to do is enjoy the results of the recovery process.

Pandora Recovery

If you weren’t impressed by Glary Undelete, you should also consider Pandora Recovery, another file recovery software tool that’s available for free and can restore memory card files deleted by mistake. Even if at first sight you will find the interface a little cluttered and complicated, after you discover the wizard integrated in this software tool you will change your mind. This wizard is well designed and helps you complete all the steps that lead to the recovery of the deleted file you are interested in.

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The features that you will find exciting about this file recovery software are the above-mentioned wizard, the fact that it indicates how likely you are to recover a certain file by displaying near each file indicators colored differently and percentages, the filtering options that make it easier to locate the files you are interested in and the support it offers for almost any Windows version. Another reason why I chose to mention this software is the fact that it can recover deleted files from memory cards as well as from any other storage device that can be connected to a computer. You will also be able to use different scan modes depending on the time frame you have available for the recovery process.

When it comes to using Pandora Wizard, you will be impressed by its ease-of-use if you are a fan of wizards. To install the software on your computer you will first have to download it from its website. Then, you will have to run the setup program and go through the installation process that won’t take more than a few minutes. The only thing you need to remember is avoid letting the setup wizard install a toolbar in your browser.

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After the software is installed, you should connect the memory card from which you have deleted files to your computer and run the software. You will see that Pandora Recovery will automatically launch a wizard that will help you go through the steps necessary in order to recover the files of your interest. The last step included by this wizard, involves choosing between “Browse”, “Search” and “Deep (Surface) Scan”. You should make the choice taking into consideration your current needs and the explanation provided by the software about each option. After the scan’s results are returned, you need to locate one by one the files of your interest, right-click them, choose “Recover to…”, select the destination of the recovery file and click the “Recover Now” button. It’s as simple as that. Therefore, you shouldn’t be frustrated about deleting a file from a memory card. Instead, you should use one of these software tools.

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