How to Recover Deleted Files from USB Flash Drive?

USB Flash drives are a very popular storage device. They will help you extend the storage space and to transfer the data to the computer or mobile. These tiny, transportable storage units are also referred to as thumb drives, memory sticks, pen drives, and flash drives.

Since a USB device is portable and quick in reading and writing data, it is frequently used to transfer and store files. Despite its advantages, it can be subject to deletion for a variety of reasons. Losing priceless data could be distressing. In this article, we will discuss how to recover lost files from a USB drive.

Can you Recover Deleted Data from a USB?

Yes, deleted data from a USB can be recovered. Any data that you delete from a USB drive is not necessarily lost forever. The data will be inaccessible but still present on the flash drive until their space is overwritten. Therefore, it is advised to cease adding new files to the USB from which you lost files.

Table of Contents

• Reasons Behind the Data Loss on USB Flash Drive
• Retrieve Deleted Data from USB using Remo Recover software
• Recover Deleted Files from USB using Command Prompt
• Recover Deleted Files on USB Memory Stick using Error Checking tool
• Recover Deleted Data from USB using Previous Version
• Conclusion
• Frequently Asked Questions

Reasons Behind the Data Loss on USB Flash Drive

• Accidentally deleting files from the flash drive
• Virus attack on the USB drive
• Any interruptions while transferring the data might result in data loss.
• Accidentally formatting the drive using disk management.
• Improperly ejecting the USB when it is still performing read or write operations.

How to Recover Deleted Files from a USB Flash Drive?

1. Retrieve Deleted Data from USB using Remo Recover software

To restore lost data from the USB drive utilise Remo Recover an effective USB data recovery software. It is built with a powerful scanning algorithm that is capable of recovering deleted files lost due to various complicated data loss scenarios like corruptions, formatting, etc. It can recover more than 500 file types like images, videos, Office files, etc. Additionally, the tool is compatible with all the brands of USB drive like HP, Transcend, SanDisk, Kingston, Samsung, etc.

Step 1. Download and install Remo Recover software on your Windows computer. Now connect your USB drive to your computer.

Step 2. Choose the drive from where you want to recover data.

Step 3. Now click on the Scan button from the main screen.

Note: Once the Quick Scan finishes the tool directly starts Deep Scan. The tool allows you to view the recovered files through the Dynamic Recovery View option, you can also navigate to the Lost Partition folder in the Tree Structure. The tool allows you to preview the recovered files using the Preview feature for free.

Step 4. Finally, select the files which you want to restore and click on the Recover option.

2.  Recover Deleted Files from USB using Command Prompt

Chkdsk is a command line interface which can help you fix minor corruptions on the drive and recover data from it. Connect your USB memory stick to your computer and follow the steps below to recover data.

• In the search bar type Cmd and select the Command Prompt and Run as an Administrator 
• Type the following command chkdsk x: / r and press Enter (Replace x with the drive letter of the USB drives)

Wait for the process to complete now you will be able to access the data from the USB flash drive. In case if you are still unable to recover data then move to the next section of the article.

3. Recover Deleted Files on USB Memory Stick using Error Checking tool

Utilise an error checking tool to recover hidden files from USB flash devices, it can also fix minor corruption on the drive.

• Open the File Explorer.
• Right-click on the flash drive icon, then click on Properties
• On the Properties dialog, click on the Tools
• Click on the Check Now 
• Click on the Scan and repair drive
• Now click on the Close

4. Recover Deleted Data from USB using Previous Version

The Restore previous versions feature allows you to recover deleted files only if you have enabled it prior to deleting your files. This feature works on all the Windows versions like Windows 11, 10, and its previous version.

• Connect the USB flash drive to your computer.
• Go to This PC, and hit Enter on your keyboard.
• Right-click on your USB flash drive and select Properties and click on the Restore previous versions. 
• Go to the Previous Versions tab and look at the list of available recovery options.
• Select a previous version and click on the Restore

As discussed above this method works only if you have enabled the Previous Version. In case you have not enabled the feature then it is advised you to make use of Remo Recover.

Conclusion:

Data loss can occur without any prior notice. In case even if you have lost data from the USB drive, then go through the article to recover them. Besides the quick and the hassle free recovery make use of effective USB data recovery software by Remo Recover. Data loss is inevitable, hence it is advised to take a regular backup of your important data.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How can I Recover Files from a Corrupted USB Flash Drive?

1. 1. Download and install Remo Recover software on your Windows computer. Now connect your USB drive to your computer.
   2. Choose the drive from where you want to recover data. If you are unable to locate your drive from where you want to recover data then click on the Can’t find the drive option.
   3. To initiate the scanning process click on the Scan button from the main screen.

Note: Wait for the Deep Scan to finish. The tool allows you to view the recovered photos through the Dynamic Recovery View option, you can also navigate to the Lost Partition folder in the Tree Structure. The tool allows you to preview the recovered photos using the Preview feature. Additionally, you can go to Advanced Filter option and navigate to the Filter and choose specific image type to recover specific photos.

4. Finally, select the photos which you want to restore and click on the Recover option.

2. How to Recover Data from a Formatted USB Drive?

1. Download and install Remo Recover software on your Windows computer. Now connect your USB drive to your computer.
2. Choose the drive from where you want to recover data.
3. click on the Scan button from the main screen to begin the scanning process.

Note: Once the Deep Scan finishes the tool allows you to view the recovered files through the Dynamic Recovery View option, you can also navigate to the Lost Partition folder in the Tree Structure. The tool allows you to preview the recovered files using the Preview feature.

4. Finally, select the files which you want to restore and click on the Recover option.

3. How to Fix a Corrupted USB drive?

• In the search bar type Cmd and select the Command Prompt and Run as an Administrator.
• Type the following command chkdsk x: / r and press Enter (Replace x with the drive letter of the USB drives)