How to Recover Deleted Files on a Flash Memory

Flash memory drives are used to save and move data from one computer to another. The flash memory can be inserted into any computer that has a USB drive. Like other forms of memory, a file may accidentally be deleted from the memory. Although it may seem bleak at the time, it is possible to go back and retrieve the file.

Things You'll Need

• Recover My Files software

Instructions

1. Go to RecoverMyFiles.com (See References). This site provides a free download for the software Recover My Files.

2. Download and install the software by clicking the "Download" button on the page, followed by "Download Now."

3. Connect your flash memory drive to an available USB drive. Wait for the computer to detect it.

4. Launch the installed program by double-clicking the new desktop icon.

5. Select the USB flash drive in the "Folder" tab on the left side of the screen. This tells the program this is the only memory device you want to scan for recoverable data.

6. Click the "Start" scan button and the program will scan the USB flash drive for deleted files. This is going to take a few minutes.

7. Look through files it has found. Check the box next to the files you want to recover and click "Start Recovery." The deleted files are put back onto the flash memory drive.

References

• Recover My Files