If I have accidentally formated a memory card because my computer told me to, is there any way to get the photos back? I downloaded Recover My Files, but it doesn't regognise any data at all. Does Windows write over the data during a format?
Whilst there are some specialist date recovery companied who claim to be able to recover files in situations like these, they are very expensive. Think £1000 minimum.
Even then they can't guarantee to find the information you need.
OK Thanks for the answers. I guess i will try with Recuva. Maybe the different software work in different ways? Is Recuva the best free one then ChuckF?
I'd generally use testdisk for linux to do it but I have used recuva with success and it's often suggested on here and people report back it's worked. I've also used software called getback before with very good results but I no longer have a licence for it (don't work in the same place as I did when I used it)