For deleted files on a readable NAS, XRecovery offers a Windows-based route to scan the remote storage through SSH with root access. NAS brand alone does not decide whether the route fits: check the connection, file system and files you need. First check retained copies, then choose the route that gives access to the right source and version.
Decide what result you need
Identify the missing files, required version, share and original volume. Deleted files on a healthy NAS differ from a failed storage pool or a folder hidden by permissions. If a suitable existing copy supplies the content, software scanning may be unnecessary.
Inspect recycle bins, snapshots and independent backups first. Browse and validate a candidate before restoring a larger scope over newer work. A feature enabled now does not create a pre-loss version. Preserve source configuration and avoid unnecessary writes during the incident.
Compare the access routes
| Route | What must be established |
|---|---|
| Native recovery copy | The feature captured the needed version and your account may restore it. |
| Remote storage reading | The application supports the target and has authorized storage-level access. |
| Member-disk or image reading | The full required source set, layout and file-system conditions are understood. |
A mapped SMB share is not the same as access to deleted data on the underlying storage. Likewise, removing a NAS disk does not automatically yield a standalone Windows-readable volume. Encryption, pool layout and multi-device file-system features remain relevant.
Evaluate XRecovery within its defined scope
This guide is published by the XRecovery team. XRecovery connects to NAS/Linux storage through SSH with root access, without a NAS-brand restriction. Ext4 and Btrfs reading is available through remote scanning or quick scanning. You can search relevant results, use supported previews and export selected files to separate storage from the Windows application. XRecovery runs on Windows 7 and later, with the same functions in x86 and x64 editions, and supports disks up to 128 TB.
Check the NAS connection, permissions, file system and storage layout before scanning. SSH access is the remote entry point; an encrypted volume still needs its valid credentials, and a damaged or unfamiliar multi-disk layout needs a recovery plan suited to that configuration. If reads are unstable, arrange appropriate assessment before repeated scans.
Compare outputs and rights separately
Check how the tool identifies relevant files, what preview is supported and what you may export without purchasing. XRecovery’s ordinary scanning and supported preview are free; recovery and repair share a cumulative 2 GB free allowance. A paid license removes the recovery-capacity quota during its valid term. The free allowance does not reset. After checking representative exports, compare the current plans: USD 29.99 for one month or USD 59.99 for one year, with the same functions. Each license covers one machine; renewal is manual, without automatic renewal charges.
If SSH or root access is unavailable, check existing backups with the administrator and assess another authorized route that supports the complete storage layout. Seek specialist help if the layout is uncertain.
For a readable NAS with the required SSH and root access, try XRecovery for Windows and preview the important files first. Export a representative selection to separate storage and open it in the normal applications, checking versions and project dependencies. When the saved files meet your needs, choose the recovery capacity and license term for the rest of the task. Keep the initial exports before editing or restoring data over newer work.
For the next step, see NAS Data Recovery: Start with the Copy You Can Still Access.