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8 April 2024  John Weaver  Senior Program Developer
 

Summary
Discover straightforward, effective techniques for retrieving data from a wiped hard drive. To safeguard against data loss, consistently back up your hard disk using Renee Becca, the ideal solution for maintaining your digital peace of mind.



Table of contents

table iconI. Can the hard disk data that is accidentally deleted or erased be recovered?
table iconII. How to recover hard disk data that was accidentally deleted?
table iconIII. (Extended Information) Regularly back up the hard drive to avoid data loss
recover data from an erased hard drive

I. Can the hard disk data that is accidentally deleted or erased be recovered?

There are various reasons for hard drive data loss, such as accidental deletion, accidental formatting or hard drive wiping with some software. The following describes whether the hard disk can be recovered for these situations.
1. Accidentally deleted hard disk data can often be recovered. When data is deleted, the disk space it occupied is simply marked as available for new data. However, as long as no new data overwrites it, there’s a possibility of restoration.
2. Data on a hard disk that has undergone a quick format can be retrieved because this process only rewrites the boot record and clears the root directory without checking for bad sectors or erasing the actual data. Recovery is possible through technical methods as long as the data has not been overwritten with new files. However, restoring data from a hard disk that has been fully formatted or formatted multiple times is highly challenging.
3. When utilizing software to erase hard disk data, recovery is typically not possible. This is because programs like the (Tools)>(Erase Disk/Partition) feature in Renee Becca overwrite the deleted data with zeros or random numbers. This process causes irreparable damage or complete removal of the original data, making it unrecoverable.
how to wipe a hard drive
mac erase

II. How to recover hard disk data that was accidentally deleted?

1. Recover hard disk data through the recycle bin

The recycle bin can temporarily store deleted files in the computer hard disk. Before the recycle bin is emptied, there is a chance to find deleted files in the recycle bin. Note: Files deleted by (shift+delete) may not be found in the recycle bin.
Step 1: Find (Recycle Bin) on the desktop and double-click the Recycle Bin icon.
open recycle bin windows 10
Step 2: After opening the recycle bin, determine the file to be restored through the file name, original location, deletion date and other information, right-click the target file, and select (Restore).
Restore PPT files from recycle bin

2. Use Renee Undeleter to recover hard disk data

Renee Undeleter is designed for data recovery, helping you retrieve files after accidental deletion, recycle bin emptying, or disk formatting. It features four modules: file recovery, format recovery, partition recovery, and image creation, addressing a variety of data loss scenarios. Compatible with internal and external hard drives, SD cards, USB drives, and other storage devices that connect to your computer, it allows for scanning and restoring files. Additionally, it supports file preview, enabling users to identify and recover needed files accurately.
Renee Undeleter - User friendly & Helpful Formatted Data Recovery Software

Easy to use 3 steps to recover formatted data back.

Multi Recovery Modes File recovery, Whole partition recovery and Whole disk recover are available.

Support Different File Types Photos, videos, audios, files, emails, etc.

Image Creation Creat image for disk or parititon.

Compatible with Different Devices SD card, SDHC, SDXC, USB disk, computer, etc.

Easy to go 3 steps for whole recovery.

Multi Recovery Modes Files/partition/disk recovery modes.

Support Different Devices SD card/USB disk/hard disk, etc.

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Step 1: Download and install Renee Undeleter, then launch the program. Select the “Whole Partition Scan” from the main menu for resolving disk formatting issues or when the file system becomes RAW. Should files remain undetected, choose “Whole Disk Scan” for a thorough examination, especially in cases of lost partitions or when facing “unallocated” partition errors.
Note: Do not install Renee Undeleter in the disk where data is lost to avoid data overwriting.
select whole partition scan in renee undeleter to recover deleted video from sd card
Data Recovery Features:

  • Fast Partition Scan: Recovers files from accidental deletions or emptied recycle bins.
  • Whole Partition Scan: Restores files from inaccessible or formatted partitions.
  • Whole Disk Scan: Analyzes partition information and performs a comprehensive scan.
  • Image Creation: Allows creation of a partition mirror image for backup and data restoration.
Step 2: Next select the hard drive partition from which data needs to be recovered. After the selection is complete, click (Next).
Renee Undeleter Whole Partition Scan
Step 3: Wait patiently for the scan to complete. You can double-click the file to preview it. If it is the file you need, please check the target file and click the (Recover) button.
preview before recovery
undeleter preview docx
Step 4: Click the (Browse) button to select another hard disk partition to save the files, and click (Restore). Wait for the recovery to complete, click (Browse recovered files) to view the recovered files.
recover the whole disk data

III. (Extended Information) Regularly back up the hard drive to avoid data loss

While data recovery can be a valuable tool, it is important to acknowledge that it does not ensure a 100% success rate. To safeguard against potential data loss on a hard disk, it is recommended to establish regular backups. Utilizing professional backup software such as Renee Becca is advantageous due to its capability to automate the backup process. This can include comprehensive backup solutions for systems, hard disks, partitions, and individual files.

1. What is Renee Becca

Renee Becca is a comprehensive data backup and restoration tool for systems and hard disks. It enables you to safeguard and recover crucial computer data including programs, system settings, emails, photos, videos, documents, and bookmarks. Utilizing advanced incremental/differential backup technology, it offers time and space efficiency. Its capabilities extend to partition, hard disk, and file backup, as well as disk cloning and system migration to cater to diverse requirements.
Renee Becca - Reliable Data Backup & Restore Software

Quick Backup files at up to 3,000MB/min.

Fullfill different backup needs Supports system backup, disk / partition backup, file backup and disk clone.

Intelligent Automatically analyze the differences between source and backup data.

Convenient Support VSS, allowing to freely view webpages when backing up system.

Highly compatible Supports various files and storage devices.

Quick Backup files at up to 3,000MB/min.

Fullfill different backup needs Backup for disk, partition and system. Save disk space by backing up incremental /differential data.

Highly compatible Supports various files and storage devices.

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2. How to use Renee Becca to back up the hard disk regularly?

It is very simple to regularly back up the files in the mobile hard disk with the help of Renee Becca. The specific steps are as follows:
Step 1: Install and launch Renee Becca on your computer. In the main interface, under the “Backup” section, select “Hard Disk/Partition Backup” to back up the entire disk or partition. Alternatively, for backing up specific files, utilize the “File Backup” feature.
backup data in disks and partitions
Step 2: Select the hard disk you wish to back up from the source file (device) list, and choose the appropriate destination hard disk partition for the backup. For creating partition backups, opt for the Partition Backup feature located at the top right.
Step 3: In (Schedule), you can set the daily/weekly/monthly regular backup and the time to automatically start the backup.
backup disk daily, weekly or monthly
In Backup Scheme > Scheme Type, select a backup mode that best suits your needs. Renee Becca provides five options: version chain, single version, full, incremental, and differential modes.
backup mode of file backup on Renee Becca
Renee Becca offers five backup strategies:

  • Version Chain: Retains only the latest five versions, removing obsolete ones post-backup.
  • Single Version: Maintains just the most recent backup, discarding the prior one after completion.
  • Full Backup: Generates a complete backup each time.
  • Incremental: After an initial full backup, subsequent backups only save changes since the last backup.
  • Differential: Post-initial full backup, each backup contains all changes since the original.
Step 4: Finally, click the (Backup Now) button to start executing the hard disk backup command according to your settings.
backup parition now