Download WinHex 20.9
WinHex is a universal editor Windows operating system. Its functions are very diverse, and the number of tools can shock an inexperienced user. By the way, about users. If you don’t know anything about the operating operation of a computer, then you should not delve into the details of using this program. No matter how sad it may sound, the principle of its operation is aimed at those people who understand 16-digit programming codes.
What can WinHex do? The range of its services is quite wide. The main function of course is to restore damaged or lost data, editing virtual and operating memory, permanent deletion of data, encryption, generating random numbers. It is used when emergency reboots or system damage, helps to install protection on files from unauthorized attacks, and much more.
This is what the standard functional window of the utility looks like:
As you can see, it is very difficult to understand all these codes. But we invite you to familiarize yourself with the most basic way to recover lost data. If you find that you accidentally emptied the trash with a document you really need, don't panic. Remove the hard drive from the system unit and take it to another computer. Connect it and open WinHex.
You will be greeted by the initial window. Find the menu item according to the picture:
Now you need to select your hard drive from the list provided:
The program will begin to analyze all actions and the file system of the drive. After a minute or a few seconds, a picture similar to this will appear:
Marker A refers to system data. Their names begin with the $ symbol. You cannot touch them, because this can lead to disruption of the entire operating system.
B - these are already disappeared files. This can be seen by the fact that their size is 0Kb. They are taken from an empty recycle bin or formatted flash drive.
But we will work with all the other C files. These are also deleted resources that can be quickly restored. And it's easy to do. Select the required number of names, press the right button and click Recover/Copy in the context menu. We indicate the place where they need to be saved. It should not be on the inserted hard drive. Click OK and wait.
We hope that this small guide will help you not to lose an important document or file, the safety of which may determine your success. By the way, the program is freely available on the Internet.