A useful data recovery download for users in Germany should be evaluated against the actual storage and loss event. Before choosing a tool, distinguish an HDD, an SSD and removable flash media, then check whether the needed files already exist in a backup.
Identify the source before choosing a scan
For an HDD with logical deletion, a scan may find remaining file records or content. SSDs and other flash devices can behave differently after deletion; no general success percentage can describe your individual case. If a drive is unstable or physically damaged, repeated scanning is not a substitute for hardware assessment.
Write down the source capacity, missing folders and approximate loss time. Keep the source connected only for the recovery work you have planned, and choose a separate output device. If a Windows volume appears inaccessible, do not initialise or format it simply to make it appear normal in File Explorer.
Evaluate XRecovery before exporting everything
XRecovery 3.1.6 runs on Windows and can scan partitions, disks and external devices that Windows recognises. The ordinary scan starts with a quick scan and then proceeds automatically to a deep scan. Preview is available for some mainstream file formats; it is not a complete compatibility test for every result.
The confirmed free recovery allowance is 2GB in total. Use it to check representative files before deciding whether more recovery is worthwhile. File names, thumbnails and scan counts alone are not proof of complete recovery.
Scan, save and verify
- Preserve the source and prepare a different physical device for recovered files. Check backups first, and avoid formatting or repair writes while the missing files are needed.
- Select the intended source by its capacity and identity. Stop if it becomes unstable; scanning software cannot fix physical damage.
- Review available results and previews. Save selected files to the separate destination, then open them with their usual applications and check the important contents.
XRecovery scanning is read-only, but exporting writes data to the destination. Its default warning against saving to the scanned partition can be overridden, so keep the destination separate yourself. No software can guarantee recovery of data that is no longer readable.
Is the same workflow suitable for an HDD and an SSD?
Both need source preservation and separate output, but their recovery limits differ. Do not assume that a result achieved on a mechanical disk applies to deleted data on an SSD.
Before choosing a download or licence
Use the official product information to check the current package, requirements and terms. For users in Germany, also check that the available interface and support arrangements fit your needs; this article does not establish a separate local edition or local service coverage.