Hard Drive Recovery

Recover data from internal and external hard drives after accidental deletion, formatting, or system errors — with a safe, read-only scan.

Read-only scanning keeps original hard drive data untouched

Preview recoverable files before restoring

Supports both HDD and SSD storage devices

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Read-Only Scan•Same Core Features at a Lower Cost

Deep Scan

84%

MFT Table Reconstructed

12,405 Files Found

How Hard Drive Recovery Works

When files are deleted or a hard drive is formatted, the data is often not removed immediately.

Instead, the system marks the space as available until new data overwrites it.

Rtriva scans the hard drive to locate this remaining data — without modifying the original storage.

Analyzing Structure...

Scan the Hard Drive Structure

Rtriva analyzes the hard drive's file system to identify deleted or lost file records. This helps locate files that are no longer visible but still exist on the drive.

Sector 0Sector 999

Detect Recoverable Data

When file records are missing or damaged, Rtriva uses file signatures to detect recoverable data based on file type and structure. Recoverable and unavailable files are clearly separated in the scan results.

Preview Before Recovery

Before restoring anything, you can preview recoverable files to confirm file names, formats, and structure. This helps you decide whether recovery is worthwhile — before making any changes.

Recoverable

Important Notes

Hard drive recovery works best when performed as soon as possible
Continued use of the same drive may overwrite recoverable data
Only logical data loss scenarios are supported

How to Recover Data from a Hard Drive in 3 Steps

Select the Hard Drive

Choose the internal or external hard drive where data was lost. Rtriva will list all detected storage devices connected to your computer.

Run a Safe Scan

Start a read-only scan to search for deleted or lost files. The scanning process does not modify existing data on your hard drive.

Read-only

Deep Scan

Preview and Recover

Preview recoverable files to confirm what can be restored. Proceed with recovery only if the results meet your expectations.

Helpful Tips

Stop using the affected hard drive as soon as data loss occurs

Avoid saving new files to the same drive before recovery

Recovery results depend on whether data has been overwritten

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Hard Drive Data Loss Scenarios We Support

Hard drive data loss can happen in many everyday situations. If your hard drive is still recognized by the system, recovery may still be possible.

Accidentally Deleted Files

Files deleted from a hard drive may still be recoverable before they're overwritten. This includes documents, photos, videos, and folders removed by mistake.

Wrong file deletion Folder removed Cleanup mistake

Formatted Hard Drive

Formatting removes file references, not data immediately. Rtriva scans formatted hard drives to locate recoverable files.

Wrong drive formattedOS reinstallFormat prompt accepted

Hard Drive Shows as Empty or Inaccessible

A hard drive may appear empty or inaccessible even though it's still detected. This can happen due to file system errors or partition issues.

Drive opens with no filesFile system errorInaccessible volume

External Hard Drive Data Loss

Files lost from external hard drives or portable SSDs connected via USB. Rtriva scans supported external storage devices to check recovery possibilities.

Unsafe removalTransfer interruptionExternal drive reset

Data Loss After System Crash

A system crash can make hard drive data temporarily inaccessible. By connecting the drive to another computer, recoverable files may still be found.

System crashSudden shutdownDrive removed from crashed computer

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Supported Devices & File Types

Internal Storage

Internal Hard Drives (HDD)
Solid-State Drives (SSD)
System & Data Partitions

External Storage

External Hard Drives
Portable SSDs
USB Flash Drives

Removable Media

SD / microSD Cards
SDHC / SDXC / MMC Cards
Cameras, Drones & Other Digital Devices

Supported File Systems

NTFS, FAT32, exFAT
APFS, HFS+
RAW and inaccessible file systems

Images

JPG, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, PSD, RAW, CR2, NEF, ARW, and more.

Videos

MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, MTS, WMV, FLV, MPEG, AVCHD, BRAW, R3D, and more.

Audio

MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC, OGG, AIFF, WMA, AMR, and more.

Documents & Office Files

DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PPT, PPTX, PDF, RTF, TXT, ODT, and more.

Archives & Emails

ZIP, RAR, 7Z, CAB, PST, EML, EMLX, MSG, MBOX, and more.

Other Files

HTML, PHP, ASPX, MHT, MHTML, API, ARX, system and application files, and more.

File type support may vary depending on the storage device condition. Preview files before recovery to ensure accuracy.

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Hard Drive Recovery FAQ

Can I recover data from a formatted hard drive?

Yes. Rtriva can recover data from hard drives that were accidentally formatted, quick-formatted, or had their file system changed. A deep scan searches for lost file signatures even when the original structure is missing.

Can Rtriva recover data from a hard drive that is not recognized?

If your hard drive appears as RAW, unallocated, or inaccessible in the system, Rtriva can still scan it and recover recoverable files. However, the drive must be detectable at the hardware level.

Is it safe to use hard drive recovery software?

Yes. Rtriva performs read-only scanning, meaning it does not write any data back to your hard drive during the recovery process. This ensures your existing data remains untouched and secure.

What types of hard drives are supported?

Rtriva supports recovery from: Internal and external HDDs, SSDs, USB flash drives, SD and microSD cards. It works with common file systems including NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, APFS, and HFS+.'

Can I recover data from an SSD?

Yes. Rtriva supports SSD data recovery. Please note that SSDs using TRIM may have permanently erased data, which limits recovery success in some cases.

Can I preview files before recovering them?

Yes. Rtriva allows you to preview recoverable files such as photos, videos, documents, and audio files before completing the recovery. This helps verify file integrity before purchasing.

How long does hard drive recovery take?

Scan time depends on: Drive capacity, Drive condition, Scan mode selected. Quick scans may take minutes, while deep scans on large drives may take longer.

What should I do if I deleted files by mistake?

Stop using the hard drive immediately to avoid overwriting data. Install Rtriva on a different drive, scan the affected hard drive, and recover your files as soon as possible.

Does Rtriva support both Windows and Mac?

Yes. Rtriva is fully compatible with both Windows and macOS, allowing you to recover data from hard drives on either system.

Can Rtriva recover data from a physically damaged hard drive?

No. Rtriva is designed for logical data recovery only. If your hard drive has physical damage, unusual noises, or mechanical failure, professional data recovery services are recommended.

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Recover with confidence, decide clearly.

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Hard Drive Recovery

Recover data from internal and external hard drives after accidental deletion, formatting, or system errors — with a safe, read-only scan.

Read-only scanning keeps original hard drive data untouched

Preview recoverable files before restoring

Supports both HDD and SSD storage devices

See Pricing See Pricing

Read-Only Scan•Same Core Features at a Lower Cost

Deep Scan

84%

MFT Table Reconstructed

12,405 Files Found

How Hard Drive Recovery Works

When files are deleted or a hard drive is formatted, the data is often not removed immediately.

Instead, the system marks the space as available until new data overwrites it.

Rtriva scans the hard drive to locate this remaining data — without modifying the original storage.

Analyzing Structure...

Scan the Hard Drive Structure

Rtriva analyzes the hard drive's file system to identify deleted or lost file records. This helps locate files that are no longer visible but still exist on the drive.

Sector 0Sector 999

Detect Recoverable Data

Preview Before Recovery

Before restoring anything, you can preview recoverable files to confirm file names, formats, and structure. This helps you decide whether recovery is worthwhile — before making any changes.

Recoverable

Important Notes

Hard drive recovery works best when performed as soon as possible
Continued use of the same drive may overwrite recoverable data
Only logical data loss scenarios are supported

How to Recover Data from a Hard Drive in 3 Steps

Select the Hard Drive

Choose the internal or external hard drive where data was lost. Rtriva will list all detected storage devices connected to your computer.

Run a Safe Scan

Start a read-only scan to search for deleted or lost files. The scanning process does not modify existing data on your hard drive.

Read-only

Deep Scan

Preview and Recover

Preview recoverable files to confirm what can be restored. Proceed with recovery only if the results meet your expectations.

Helpful Tips

Stop using the affected hard drive as soon as data loss occurs

Avoid saving new files to the same drive before recovery

Recovery results depend on whether data has been overwritten

See Pricing

Hard Drive Data Loss Scenarios We Support

Hard drive data loss can happen in many everyday situations. If your hard drive is still recognized by the system, recovery may still be possible.

Accidentally Deleted Files

Files deleted from a hard drive may still be recoverable before they're overwritten. This includes documents, photos, videos, and folders removed by mistake.

Wrong file deletion Folder removed Cleanup mistake

Formatted Hard Drive

Formatting removes file references, not data immediately. Rtriva scans formatted hard drives to locate recoverable files.

Wrong drive formattedOS reinstallFormat prompt accepted

Hard Drive Shows as Empty or Inaccessible

A hard drive may appear empty or inaccessible even though it's still detected. This can happen due to file system errors or partition issues.

Drive opens with no filesFile system errorInaccessible volume

External Hard Drive Data Loss

Files lost from external hard drives or portable SSDs connected via USB. Rtriva scans supported external storage devices to check recovery possibilities.

Unsafe removalTransfer interruptionExternal drive reset

Data Loss After System Crash

A system crash can make hard drive data temporarily inaccessible. By connecting the drive to another computer, recoverable files may still be found.

System crashSudden shutdownDrive removed from crashed computer

See Pricing

Supported Devices & File Types

Internal Storage

Internal Hard Drives (HDD)
Solid-State Drives (SSD)
System & Data Partitions

External Storage

External Hard Drives
Portable SSDs
USB Flash Drives

Removable Media

SD / microSD Cards
SDHC / SDXC / MMC Cards
Cameras, Drones & Other Digital Devices

Supported File Systems

NTFS, FAT32, exFAT
APFS, HFS+
RAW and inaccessible file systems

Images

JPG, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, PSD, RAW, CR2, NEF, ARW, and more.

Videos

MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, MTS, WMV, FLV, MPEG, AVCHD, BRAW, R3D, and more.

Audio

MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC, OGG, AIFF, WMA, AMR, and more.

Documents & Office Files

DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PPT, PPTX, PDF, RTF, TXT, ODT, and more.

Archives & Emails

ZIP, RAR, 7Z, CAB, PST, EML, EMLX, MSG, MBOX, and more.

Other Files

HTML, PHP, ASPX, MHT, MHTML, API, ARX, system and application files, and more.

File type support may vary depending on the storage device condition. Preview files before recovery to ensure accuracy.

See Pricing

Hard Drive Recovery FAQ

Can I recover data from a formatted hard drive?

Can Rtriva recover data from a hard drive that is not recognized?

If your hard drive appears as RAW, unallocated, or inaccessible in the system, Rtriva can still scan it and recover recoverable files. However, the drive must be detectable at the hardware level.

Is it safe to use hard drive recovery software?

Yes. Rtriva performs read-only scanning, meaning it does not write any data back to your hard drive during the recovery process. This ensures your existing data remains untouched and secure.

What types of hard drives are supported?

Rtriva supports recovery from: Internal and external HDDs, SSDs, USB flash drives, SD and microSD cards. It works with common file systems including NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, APFS, and HFS+.'

Can I recover data from an SSD?

Yes. Rtriva supports SSD data recovery. Please note that SSDs using TRIM may have permanently erased data, which limits recovery success in some cases.

Can I preview files before recovering them?

Yes. Rtriva allows you to preview recoverable files such as photos, videos, documents, and audio files before completing the recovery. This helps verify file integrity before purchasing.

How long does hard drive recovery take?

Scan time depends on: Drive capacity, Drive condition, Scan mode selected. Quick scans may take minutes, while deep scans on large drives may take longer.

What should I do if I deleted files by mistake?

Stop using the hard drive immediately to avoid overwriting data. Install Rtriva on a different drive, scan the affected hard drive, and recover your files as soon as possible.

Does Rtriva support both Windows and Mac?

Yes. Rtriva is fully compatible with both Windows and macOS, allowing you to recover data from hard drives on either system.

Can Rtriva recover data from a physically damaged hard drive?

No. Rtriva is designed for logical data recovery only. If your hard drive has physical damage, unusual noises, or mechanical failure, professional data recovery services are recommended.

Recover with confidence, decide clearly.

See Pricing