Full Recovery of Files And Folder Structure

Jean Updated on Jun 14, 2019 to File Recovery | How-to Articles

Can I Restore Files with Folder Structure

"What's the most popular data recovery software that can provide full recovery of files and folder structure? I mistakenly formatted a hard drive, and now I am trying to get a reliable and efficient utility to recover the files on it. I've tried one, but the problem is that it can only recover files instead of the files and folder structure. Is there such software that can recover files and folder structure together?"

Data Recovery with Folder Structure by Using EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard

Just like the case mentioned above, when users get a large number of important data lost due to disk formatting or some other reasons, they may want to retrieve their files back with folder structure. So that they don't have to spend plenty of time in reorganizing the recovered files. But what data recovery software that keeps file and folder structure?

Indeed, most data recovery software can only recover two categories of files: lost files and raw files rather than full recovery of files and folder structure. But don't frustrate, you still have a chance to recover lost files, or deleted, formatted or virus infected data with the original location with EaseUS hard drive recovery software.

Guide: EaseUS Full Recovery of Files and Folder Structure

How does EaseUS full recovery software work on files recovery with folder structure? Follow the three steps below to make it without effort.

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ATTENTION:

1. If you deleted or lost folders on an external device, stop using the device and connect it to your computer.
2. If you deleted a folder on your PC, check the recycle bin firstly to see if the folder is there.
3. If not, relax. Refer to professional file recovery software - EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for help right now:

Step 1. Run EaseUS file recovery software.

1. Select a hard drive, external device or click "Specify a location" to choose the exact location where you lost folder on EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard window.
2. Click "Scan" to let this tool scan lost folder.

Step 2. Preview found folder file.

1. Check found files in "Deleted Files", "Drive (with your device name)" or you can use "Search" to quickly find your lost folder by searching the folder name.
2. Double click found files to preview them.

Step 3. Restore the found folder and data.

Last, you can choose the folder file and navigate to save them to a secure location on your PC or on an external storage device by clicking "Recover".

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Frequently Asked Qusetions

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1. Why cannot I recover 2GB data for free?

It is recommended to check the version installed is Free or Trial because they are different versions.

Trial has data preview function but cannot save any files, while the Free version enables to recover 2 GB files. The default free space is 500 MB and you may share the product on social media to get another 1.5 GB.

2. Why cannot the recovered files be opened?

A file is saved as 2 parts on the storage device: directory info (which is comprised by file name, time stamp and size info, etc.) and data content.

If the files with original file names and folder structures cannot be opened, one possible reason is the corrupted directory info. There is still a chance to recover the data content with the RAW Recovery method in our software.

3. Why isn't it suggested to recover the files back to the original drive?: The storage structure of the lost files would be altered or damaged by any changes on the drive. If you save the recovered files back to the same drive, the original data structures and data content would be corrupted or overwritten, which causes permanent data loss. So you should prepare another disk to save the files.

4. How can I check whether my data is recoverable or not before purchase?: The Free version helps you save 2GB files to better verify the recovery quality of our product before purchase.

5. How long does it take to scan the drive?: It strongly depends on the capacity of your hard drive and the performance of your computer. As reference,most drive recoveries can be completed in around 10 to 12 hours for a 1-TB healthy hard drive in general conditions.

1. Why cannot I recover 2GB data for free?: It is recommended to check the version installed is Free or Trial because they are different versions. Trial has data preview function but cannot save any files, while the Free version enables to recover 2 GB files.

2. Why cannot the recovered files be opened?: A file is saved as 2 parts on the storage device: directory info (which is comprised by file name, time stamp and size info, etc.) and data content. If the files with original file names and folder structures cannot be opened, one possible reason is the corrupted directory info. There is still a chance to recover the data content with the RAW Recovery method in our software.

3. Why isn't it suggested to recover the files back to the original drive?: The storage structure of the lost files would be altered or damaged by any changes on the drive. If you save the recovered files back to the same drive, the original data structures and data content would be corrupted or overwritten, which causes permanent data loss. So you should prepare another disk to save the files.

4. How can I check whether my data is recoverable or not before purchase?: The Free version helps you save 2GB files to better verify the recovery quality of our product before purchase.

5. How long does it take to scan the drive?: It strongly depends on the capacity of your hard drive and the performance of your computer. As reference,most drive recoveries can be completed in around 10 to 12 hours for a 1-TB healthy hard drive in general conditions.

Put the lost files back into your hands in only 3 steps. Don't wait as your files won't.

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