XRecovery 4.0 supports Windows 7 SP1 and later, with x86 (32-bit) and x64 (64-bit) versions. Before scanning, check that XRecovery can identify and read the source storage, and prepare a separate device for recovered files.
Windows requirements
For local recovery, choose the x86 or x64 download appropriate for your Windows installation. NAS and Linux remote recovery require a Windows 10 or later computer with a 64-bit operating system. These additional requirements apply to the Windows computer running XRecovery, not to the operating system on the remote device.
For remote recovery, the target must be reachable over SSH and you must have the required access permissions. Access to a shared folder alone does not establish access to deleted data on the underlying disk.
| Use case | Windows requirement | Connection requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Local disk recovery | Windows 7 SP1 or later; x86 and x64 versions available | XRecovery can identify the source disk or partition and read its sectors. |
| NAS or Linux remote recovery | Windows 10 or later on a 64-bit operating system | The target is reachable over SSH and the account has the required access permissions. |
Storage connection requirements
XRecovery can scan storage devices that it identifies and can read at disk level. Common sources include HDDs, SSDs, external drives, USB flash drives and SD or microSD memory cards. A missing drive letter alone does not mean a device cannot be scanned.
Connect a memory card through a compatible reader. Connecting a camera or phone over USB does not by itself make its storage available for a disk scan. A connection that exposes only MTP or PTP media objects is outside the local disk-recovery workflow.
NAS and Linux over SSH
NAS and Linux remote recovery connect from the Windows application to a compatible remote device over SSH. Check the device address, SSH availability and the account’s access permissions before connecting. Keep the connection available while the remote source is being scanned.
The remote workflow does not require installing a native Linux version of XRecovery. Being able to browse a network share is different from having the access required to read the underlying storage. File-system support and the condition of the source data also affect recovery.
Prepare the source and destination
- Install XRecovery on a device other than the source of the loss when possible, so installation does not overwrite files you want to recover.
- Confirm the source by its model and capacity. Avoid saving files or running repair and formatting tools on it.
- Prepare another healthy physical storage device with enough free space for recovered files.
- If the source cannot be identified or read, investigate the connection before scanning. Stop if it repeatedly disconnects, overheats, clicks or causes system stalls; scanning does not repair physical hardware.
Meeting the system requirements does not guarantee a recovery result. The source must remain readable and relevant file data must still be present.
This reference covers XRecovery 4.0. While 4.0 is being prepared for release, the download page identifies the installer currently available.
