How to Recover a MiniSD Card

A MiniSD card is a device that stores picture files, which can be transferred to a computer using a designated SD card slot. Sometimes those files can be accidentally deleted in the transfer process. If this happens, there are programs that will recover those files.

Things You'll Need

• Data restoration program

Instructions

1. Install the free downloadable program TOKIWA DataRecovery to recover deleted files from a MiniSD card. Insert the MiniSD card into the appropriate slot on the computer. Open the drive selection menu. Click on the MiniSD card, then click "Scan Files." This will bring up a list of deleted items. Select the picture files you want to recover. Click on the "Recovery" button.

2. Recover deleted picture files from a MiniSD card via the free data recovery program EASEUS Data Recovery Wizard. Download the program onto your computer. Put the MiniSD card into designated slot on the computer. Open the drive selection screen. Choose the MiniSD card. A list of thumbnails of deleted pictures will be displayed. Click on the files you want to retrieve. Click "Restore".

3. Purchase the data recovery program eImage Recovery, available for $27 as of August 2010. This program not only recovers deleted files, it also recovers reformatted and modified files. Put the MiniSD card into the slot on your computer. Bring up the drive selection menu. Choose the MiniSD card. A display box of deleted picture thumbnails will appear. Click on the files you want to restore. Click on the recycling bin icon.

Tips & Warnings

• Back up your picture files in multiple locations to prevent accidentally deleting them.

• Keep your MiniSD card in a case to avoid damaging it, which can cause files to become corrupted.

References

• TOKIWA: DataRecovery FAQ
• EASEUS: EASEUS Data Recovery Wizard Free Edition
• Octane Soft: 3 Simple Steps to Recover Your Photos

Resources

• TOKIWA
• EASEUS Deleted File Recovery
• eIMAGE Recovery