Professional Windows Data Recovery Tool

What We Recover Using Our Windows Data Recovery?

Explore all the scenarios where our Windows Recovery Software stands out as the prominent solution and instantly fix them without any hassle:

Deleted or permanently deleted data from Windows

You accidentally deleted an important file on your Windows by hitting Shift + Del keys, and suddenly, you realize you lost the client's data. Try to escape these situations with our best Windows Data Recovery software and get your data back in all Windows OS, like Windows 11, 10, 8, and previous editions.

Corrupt or damaged hard drives with ease

Your hard drive suddenly shows an error or asks for a format before access. It happens because of corruption, and your important business files remain locked inside. In such cases, a Windows Data Recovery tool scans corrupt or damaged drives and extracts all the data safely with complete integrity.

Recover Data from SSD on Windows

SSD drives offer speed and performance, but data loss can still happen due to sudden shutdown, system crashes, or file system errors. When your program files vanish from an SSD on Windows, you are helpless. Our reliable Windows Data Recovery tool helps you retrieve all lost program files, documents, media, and project files instantly.

Data after a factory reset

When you perform a factory reset on your memory card or USB flash drive without a backup. Later, you realize precious photos, videos, or work files were stored there. With this Windows Data Recovery tool, initiate a deep scan and get all your lost content in just a few minutes. Later restore them in a healthy drive without facing any issues.

Data from NTFS partition on Windows

A system crash or partition error makes your NTFS partition inaccessible. Because of this issue, you are unable to access your data. However, a professional Windows data recovery tool will help you restore files from NTFS partitions and protect users from major data disasters. Get your file from all the NTFS partitions with ease.

Lost Data After a Windows Update

Restore lost files after a Windows update with the help of our Windows Data Recovery tool. Sometimes system updates remove important folders or make files disappear unexpectedly. Use this solution when you notice missing documents, photos, or project data after an update. The tool scans your system drive and safely restores lost data without complex steps.

What Data Types We Recover?

Check out all the supported files that our software can easily recover and save in your preferred location:

Archive Files Database Files Email Files Media Files Internet Files CAD Files Other Files

Archive Files

Restore all the below mentioned archive file formats using our software:

.zip, .rar, .zar, .z, .arj, .rmf, .tz, .rpm, .cab, .bkf, .gz, .iso, .7z, .tar, .bz2, .ace, .dmg, .ar, .cpio, .shar,.lzma, .lzop, .deb, .jar, .war, .sit

Database Files

Get all your database files instantly from the damaged external drives:

.p96, .pls, .ohf, .mdb, .pdb, .qsd, .qel, .pkr, .skr, .accdb, .sqlite, .sql, .frm, .mdf, .postgres, .orc

Email Files

Retrieve and safeguard all your email file formats from the deleted program files folder:

.dbx, .eml, .msg, .mbox, .pst, .ost, .emlx, .olm, .msf, .rpmsg, .wdseml, .smd, .oft

Media Files

Recover and save all the media file formats from the formatted Windows, Flash, and External Hard Drives:

Document Files: .pdf, .pwd, .wri, .d2s, .lwp, .mps, .wk5, .vi, .rts, .wpn, .wkl, .wk4. .wpd, .doc, .pub, .xls, .ppt
Graphic Files: .psp, .war, .dcx, .rgb, .png, .sdr, .jpg, .bmp, .psd, .gif, .wav, .ppm, .wmf, .emf, .j2c, .jpc, .jpeg
Sound Files: .dmf, .mp3, .mpeg, .rmf, .swf, .wav, .aiff, .pcm, .au, .flac, .alac, .ape, .wv, .wma, .shn, .aac, .m4a, .ogg, .pus, .wma, .atrac, .caf, .mqa, .dsd, .mka, .midi, .mod, .modl
Media Files: .mp4, .mov, .mkv, .avi, .wmv, .webm, .flv, .f4v, .mpeg, .mpg, .3gp, .3g2, .m4v, .vob, .mts, .m2ts, .mxf, .ogv, .rm, .rmvb, .divx, .mp3, .wav, .aac, .m4a, .flac, .ogg, .wma, .aif, .aiff, .opus, .ra, .ram, .mid, .midi, .amr, .au, .snd, .caf

Internet Files

Restore your accidentally deleted internet files from your Windows SSD:

xml, .htm, .mht, .html, .css, .json, .rss, .mdn, .exe, .msi, .js

CAD Files

Recover your lost 2D and 3D digital designs from your external hard drives:

.dxf, .dwg, .stp, .step, .igs, .iges, .stl, .jt, .obj, .3mf, .x_t, .x_b, .sat, .sab, .wrl, .vrml, .x3d, .dae, .ipt, .iam, .CATPart, .CATProduct, .prt, .asm, .neu, .skp, .3dm, .prt, .f3d, .rvt, .2d, .pcb, .viz, .dgn, .dwf, .brd, .sch, .pcbdoc, .max, .mb, .fbx

Other Files

The Windows File Recovery tool allows you to recover and save multiple other file types, including:

.psw, .pwl, .qbb, .qfx, .tax, .tlb, .vlx, .dmf, .pal, .qph, .lnk, .idx, .ftr, .avs, .hlp, .reg, .wpg

What MVP say

Akfash Ahamed, Microsoft MVP

I was working on a presentation for a client, the PPT had already reached about 21 slides when the catastrophe happened . Suddenly my computer threw a BSOD and restarted. I logged in to my computer after the restart and could not access my data hard drive.” Read full review

Justin Vendette, Microsoft MVP

Welcome to my review of NTFS DATA Recovery Software by Kernel Data Recovery. Throughout this review, I will be covering following topics: user interface, functionality, and my overall thoughts. I would like to thank Kernel for this software.”

Kapil Sparks, Microsoft MVP

It’s the Kernel Windows Data Recovery tool from Nucleus Technologies. The software is bit capable and smartly housed to fetch the data from bad sectors of the drive. I tested the tool on Windows 10 build and it worked perfectly so far.” Read full review

Eduardo Sena, Microsoft MVP

Ai começou a minha busca por uma ferramenta para fazer o recovery dos dados do disco já formatado e com o novo Sistema instalado, após procurar e testar varias ferramentas eu encontrei uma fantástica chamada Kernel for Windows Data Recovery.”

Keshava GN, Microsoft MVP

One of my friend, who was working in some government office, suddenly called me one day, and asked me for suggesting some data recovery software. So I started searching a bit on these data recovery software available. I came across this: Kernel for Windows Data Recovery.” Read full review

Restore Data With Flexible Scanning Modes

Our free Data Recovery software for Windows offers three different types of scanning modes to quickly recover data after factory reset on Windows:

Quick Scan Mode

Recover recently deleted items in just a few clicks. If you remove files by mistake or empty the Recycle Bin, this mode checks common storage areas and restores data quickly. It works best for fresh deletions without complex damage.

Searches and restore hidden data sectors

Deep Scan Mode

Supports recovery of hard disk data after a format or serious file loss issue. It thoroughly examines the entire drive and searches hidden data sectors to restore lost files. This mode suits situations where normal recovery methods fail to locate missing content.

File Trace Mode

Recover all possible data from severely affected drives. Use it in case the Quick and Deep scanning modes do not work. It conducts an in-depth search across storage sectors and helps retrieve maximum data from critical loss situations.

Windows Data Loss: Causes and Prevention

Understand all the possible reasons behind Windows data loss and the prevention measures that you need to follow to safeguard your Windows data:

Causes of Windows Data Loss

Accidental file deletion without backup leads to sudden and stressful data loss.
A sudden power failure in the system will damage files and corrupt partitions.
Malware or virus attack deletes, hides, or encrypts important personal files.
Bad sectors in hard drive block access to stored documents and media.
Accidental drive format removes complete data from selected partition instantly.
File system corruption makes drives appear as RAW and deletes or blocks file access.

How to Prevent Data Loss?

Create regular backups on external drives or on secure cloud storage services.
Use a reliable UPS system to protect your computer from power cuts.
Install trusted antivirus software and keep security definitions up to date.
Check disk health regularly with built-in Windows diagnostic tools.
Double-check drive selection before formatting and confirm important file backup.
Run disk error check tools regularly and shut down the system properly.

Top Features of Kernel for Windows Data Recovery

Explore all the top-rated features of Windows File Recovery tool that help you recover data from crashed hard drive in Windows without hassle:

Recover Permanently Deleted Files

Restore permanently deleted files in Windows even after Recycle Bin cleanup. With its advanced algorithm, you can easily recover deleted files (Shift + delete) with precision. The tool searches all hidden sectors from Windows and retrieves files that seem completely lost.

Support Formatted Drive Recovery

The Windows File Recovery tool allows users to recover formatted hard disk drives (HDD), flash memory, optical drives, hybrid & specialized drives, network or virtual drives with ease. Get your documents, media files, and other important data from formatted partitions without complex manual steps.

NTFS Partition Data Recovery

Support for strong NTFS data recovery allows users to handle serious partition loss. Recover data from NTFS partition on Windows when partitions appear RAW or inaccessible. Users can retrieve important folders and files without requiring much technical expertise.

Crashed Hard Drive Restoration

Quickly recover data from crashed hard drive in Windows. Access your important documents, media files, and project data from affected hard drives safely. The professional Windows Data Recovery solution provides a dependable way to restore valuable information after unexpected hardware or system failure.

SSD Data Retrieval Solution

Recover data from SSD Windows with a reliable and simple recovery approach. Restore lost files after accidental deletion, format errors, or unexpected system issues. The software checks SSD storage sectors carefully and helps retrieve important documents, photos, and work files without complex steps.

USB And External Media Recovery

Recover data from corrupted USB Windows, memory cards, and external storage devices with ease. Restore essential data, including documents, photos, and other files, even after virus attacks or sudden errors. The software helps retrieve lost data safely without the need for formatting or risky procedures.

Factory Reset Data Rescue

Restore data after factory reset on your Windows with a reliable and straightforward solution. Scan system storage to locate lost personal files, office documents, and media content. The Windows File Recovery tool helps restore valuable data that disappears during the reset process.

Post Windows Update Recovery

Recover files after Windows update to get your lost files during Windows updation. Simply select the drive and retrieve all your data in just a few steps. The Windows Recovery Software allows you restore missing data that becomes inaccessible after update errors or unexpected system configuration changes.

The Kernel Windows Data Recovery tool supports all Windows operating systems

Supports Multiple Windows Versions

The Windows Data Recovery tool supports recovery across major Windows operating systems. Use it on Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. It offers a dependable alternative to the in-built Windows File Recovery tool for smooth data restoration.

Preview Before Final Restore

View recoverable files before final restoration to make sure precise data recovery. Get a detailed preview of all your data in the advanced Preview panel with complete data integrity. This feature helps both home users and professional data recovery Windows experts confirm file accuracy before final save.

Resume Recovery with Snapshot

Save a snapshot of scanned and recovered data at a desired location with the Powerful Snapshot feature. Load snapshot later to import saved results and avoid another scan. Select specific data from large drives and restore the complete database quickly whenever required.

Download free trial version to save up to 2 GB of data at no cost

Free Windows Data Recovery

Try the free trial version of the Data Recovery software for Windows to explore its capabilities before purchase. Users can scan lost files, preview recovered data, and save up to 2 GB of data at no cost, which helps users to evaluate the software performance easily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out all the regularly asked questions and their answers related to our Windows Data Recovery tool:

Q. How to recover deleted files on Windows with the Windows Data Recovery tool?

Ans. Here is the step-by-step process to restore permanently deleted files in Windows using our tool:

Step 1: Download, install, and start Kernel for Windows Data Recovery software.
Step 2: Select a recovery scan mode as per your recovery needs.
Step 3: Select the drive from where you have deleted your data.
Step 4: The software starts scanning deleted files and lists them in red color.
Step 5: Click on the deleted file, view its content, and click Recover.
Step 6: Browse and select the saving destination folder and click OK.
Step 7: After a successful recovery, click on OK to exit the process.

Q. How to Choose the Right Windows Data Recovery Tool?

Ans. Choose a Windows data recovery tool that supports multiple Windows versions, offers multiple scanning options, allows file preview, supports various storage devices, and offers secure data recovery.

Q. How to Install Windows Data Recovery Software?

Ans. Download free Data Recovery software for Windows on your system and double-click on it. Follow the in-prompt guide and easily install this software.

Q. Can I recover data from formatted Windows Partitions?

Ans. Yes, you can easily recover data from formatted Windows partitions and save them in local, network, flash, external, and other hard drives.

Q. Is there any manual advanced Data Recovery Techniques for Windows Users?

Ans. Yes, users can try manual recovery with Windows Command Line. Commands like CHKDSK or Windows File Recovery utility help locate lost files, repair disk errors, and restore data from damaged partitions.

Q. How does “File Trace” mode differ from “Deep Scan” mode?

Ans. As the name suggests, the “File Trace” mode is the most advanced scanning mode and conducts a detailed scanning of your selected drive or connected storage device sector by sector and searches for lost data. On the contrary, “Deep Scan” conducts scanning of entire drive to perform a precise recovery, but it proves worthwhile when you are not satisfied with the results obtained by “Quick Scan” mode.

Q. I formatted a volume on my PC last week, but forgot to back up essential data. Can I recover the formatted drive data with this software?

Ans. The software is programmed to handle formatted, corrupted, or damaged external & internal hard drives, etc., efficiently.

Q. Can I restore specific types of files using this Windows File Recovery tool?

Ans. Definitely, with this software, you can search out and restore specific types of file(s). The tool is well integrated with the Find File(s) option that allows you to search for any specific files from multiple ones on your Windows and recover them with ease.

Q. What is the work of Save Snapshot and Load Snapshot features?

Ans. The Save Snapshot feature will help you save the scanning procedure of your corrupted hard drive when you require scanning the same drive repeatedly. After that, you can easily load a snapshot to get the scanned files in the tool. It will save your time of scanning that drive in the next recovery process.

Note: The Save Snapshot option is disabled by default, and it will be enabled only after the files are recovered and displayed by the tool.

Q. Can I retrieve an email file with Windows Data Recovery software?

Ans. Yes, you can retrieve and restore email files of any format with Kernel for Windows Data Recovery software quickly.

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About Software

Version: 17.0

Update Date: Feb 2025

Release Date: Nov 2017

License Type: Home, Corporate & Technician

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Version Support

Operating System: Windows 365, 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000, 98, NT, 95 and Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012, 2008 R2, 2008, 2003 R2, 2003

System Requirements

Hard Disk: 512 MB of disk space

RAM: Minimum 2 GB

Processor: Intel® Pentium Processor compatible (x86, x64) or equivalent

Installation Guide

EULA

What customers say about Kernel for Windows Data Recovery

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Fast & Secure Professional Data Recovery Tool

My NTFS and FAT drives become corrupted, and I lose valuable volume data unexpectedly. Thanks to the Kernel for Windows Data Recovery tool, I restored all lost files quickly. Its support for NTFS and FAT systems helps me recover my deleted data and save them in my preferred drive.

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Software Features	Trial Version	Full Version
Recover all types of data with ease
Restore permanently deleted files in Windows
Recover data from a crashed hard drive in Windows
Easily recover data from HDD, SSD, USB, and SD Cards
Recover data from NTFS partition on Windows
Preview recovered data for accurate data recovery
Snapshot feature to save time while recovering data
Multiple Recovery Settings for precise data recovery
Compatible with all Windows Operating Systems
Save recovered data locally	Preview Deleted Data	No Limit
	Free Download	Start Just $49

Kernel for Windows Data Recovery