If the drive doesn't appear, ensure it is initialized in Windows Disk Management. If it's physically damaged (clicking sounds), software recovery may not work.
Before you begin, follow these "golden rules" to avoid permanent data loss: O&O DiskRecovery 14.1.145 Pro | Admin | Technic...
Once the scan finishes, browse the results. DiskRecovery 14 allows you to preview many file types before restoring them to ensure they aren't corrupted. If the drive doesn't appear, ensure it is
The most intensive scan. It searches for file signatures (e.g., JPEG, PDF) when the file system information is destroyed. DiskRecovery 14 allows you to preview many file
Use the O&O BuildPe tool to create a recovery environment if the Windows OS itself won't boot.
Open the application. On the start screen, you will see a list of all available drives and partitions. Select the one where the data was lost. Choose Search Method: