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DiskInternals FAT Recovery is a no-cost Windows tool built to retrieve files from damaged or uninitialized hard drives. It works with common Windows file systems such as NTFS, FAT32 and FAT16, and is aimed at users who need a straightforward way to restore lost data.
How the recovery works
The application runs a thorough scan of the selected storage device, then attempts to rebuild the original files-and-folders layout so recovered items are presented in a familiar structure. Scanning is performed at a low level (sector-by-sector) to maximize the chances of locating recoverable data, and the tool can examine both physical disks and virtual disk images.
Benefits at a glance
- Simple interface that lets nontechnical users perform recoveries with minimal guidance
- Support for virtual disk formats in addition to physical drives
- Compatibility with FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS file systems
- Deep, sector-level scanning to improve the odds of successful retrieval
- Automatic reconstruction of folder and file hierarchy for easy browsing after recovery
Suggested alternative
If you’d like another free option to compare, consider 7-Data Recovery Suite Free — a commonly recommended alternative that also handles a variety of file-loss scenarios.
Technical
- Windows
- Free
