Can i recover lost files after reformatting?
On One Hand: Recoverable in Certain SituationsYou can recover lost files after you format a hard drive if the free space of the hard drive was not thoroughly wiped during the format. When you are about to format a hard drive, you are given the option of a “quick wipe” or a “thorough wipe.” In the case of the “thorough” wipe, all information on the hard drive is deleted and replaced by a random string of numbers.On the Other: Lost Files Will Not Likely Be IntactEven if your hard drive was not thoroughly wiped during a format, it is unlikely that your lost files will remain intact. Immediately after a hard drive is formatted, any new programs installed are written to the free space sector of the hard drive and may overwrite the location of your previous files. Hard drive recovery utility and professional services may help recover lost files, but they are generally expensive for most personal computer users.Bottom LineAs a general rule, the likelihood of fully recovering lost files decrea
