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Formatted memory card data recovery
Do you know what we can do after formatting the memory card? Most of us may want to get the files which saved on the memory card at the previous time back after the format if those contents are vital or valuable. Actually, we can try to retrieve the lost information from the formatted memory card. We can perform files recovery after format memory card with the help of data recovery software. Then we may be able to access the lost data normally.
Example of formatting memory card by mistake
I formatted my memory card and I need some of the files recovered. Can you kindly tell me what the way is? I know it is possible for us to retrieve lost files from the memory card after format it. But unfortunately, I have no idea what the exact way is. My friends and I have tried some ways but all failed at last. I even formatted the memory card at the second time to see whether those lost contents would be stored on the memory card again. But there is still nothing on it. Help me, please. –Sara from Utah
How to retrieve lost files from the formatted memory card with data recovery software
It will not take too much time to perform memory card formatted recovery under the help of data recovery software. What's more, it is easy and simple to start, and we just need to click on a few buttons to perform it. The following steps can help us start the formatted memory card file recovery in detail:
Recover data from memory card
Preparation: You can connect the memory card to your computer. Then, download and install the data recovery software on your computer. Finally, you can run the software and choose a recovery module after entering the main interface of the software.
Tips to use the memory card in case of data loss problems
We may lose contents off the memory card if we have no idea how to use it properly. For example, we may format the memory card by accident if we do not know what format means. As a matter of fact, there are more than one data loss situations we may encounter when use the memory card. So it is necessary for us to know how to use the memory card properly in order to avoid the data loss problems though we may be able to get the lost information back from the memory card. Here are the tips below to use the memory card safely:
1. Think twice when delete data off the memory card. We can format the memory card or delete the aim information to remove them from the memory card. The difference is that all contents on the memory card would be erased after the format. What’s more, we can not find and retrieve the deleted information in the recycle if delete them off the memory card. So it is better to think twice when format the memory card or delete files off it.
2. Pick up carefully when save new files on the memory card. Most of us may have heard of the virus infection. The consequence of virus affects is serious. It is terrible for us to lose data off the memory card due to the virus infection. The information on the memory card may become messy codes, or the memory card may turn to raw file system if it is infected by virus. The virus is contained in the files saved on the memory card. So we should be careful to avoid data suspicious being stored on the memory card.
3. Remove the memory card from the computer or related devices safely. We need to close the digital devices into which the memory card plugged at first and then remove it from the related devices in case of losing its data. If we need to plug the memory card out of computer, we should click on the memory card icon to let it show safe removal information and then press it. Unplug the memory card at last. Or we may not be able to see files needed on the memory card next time.
4. Other tips when use the memory card in order to protect files from being lost.
Various types of memory card which are supported by data recovery tool
The types of memory card are various and they can be used to different digital devices. For example, we may use SD card, MMC card, SM card, CF card, XD picture card, memory stick and other types of memory card in daily life. We can perform files recovery after formatting all of them.
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