{"id":35896,"date":"2021-09-16T14:45:29","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T14:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/?p=35896"},"modified":"2021-09-16T14:45:29","modified_gmt":"2021-09-16T14:45:29","slug":"wise-data-recovery-review-pros-cons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wise-data-recovery-review.html","title":{"rendered":"Wise Data Recovery Review: Pros &#038; Cons"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Wise Data Recovery by WiseCleaner claims to be able to easily and quickly recover lost or deleted photos, videos, documents, and other file types from most forms of internal and external storage media. This is typical of a data recovery tool, but what makes it different?<\/p>\r\n<p>What are its strong points? And, what are its drawbacks? We\u2019re going to take a very close look at everything in this Wise Data Recovery review so you can make an informed decision if you\u2019re thinking about trying it.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Free trial:<\/b>Yes. Deep scan not available with a free version<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"table_wrapper\"><p><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 25%;\"><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><b>Performance<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Recovery speed:<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>Fast. This will depend on the type of scan you choose and the size of your drive.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Supported OS:<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>Windows only.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Price:<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>$44.96\/month or $67.46\/year for Wise Data Recovery Pro.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Customer Support:<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>Email support only. Those with a paid license will receive priority support within one business day, while regular replies are within 72 hours. You can also refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisecleaner.com\/faq.html\">FAQ<\/a> page.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Pros:<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Search box and preview panel are useful features.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Quick search times for both Quick Scan and Deep Scan.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Portable version available.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Clean and easy-to-use user interface.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Cons:<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Average reliability &#8211; only some of our files were recovered and all of them were corrupted.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Expensive compared to other tools that can offer higher success rates.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Windows and Mac versions are different which can be confusing as a consumer.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>A preview panel doesn\u2019t resize images to see the entire file.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"main_recovery_features\"><\/span>Main Recovery Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Let\u2019s look at what features come packed with Wise Data Recovery. I\u2019ve included features from the Free version, as well as Wise Data Recovery Pro.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f4c1; <strong>File recovery <\/strong>&#8211; Supports over 1000+ filetypes for recovery from a variety of storage devices, including hard disk drives, solid-state drives, USB drives, and memory cards (<a href=\"\/memory-card-data-recovery.html\">SD cards<\/a>, <a href=\"\/howto\/sdhc-card-recovery.html\">SDHC cards<\/a>, <a href=\"\/howto\/micro-sd-recovery-software.html\">micro-SD cards<\/a>, etc).<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>&#x1f50d; Deep scanning <\/strong>&#8211; If the Quick Scan didn\u2019t cut it for you, the Deep Scan can take a closer look at your drive to find and recover data that was previously overlooked.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>&#x1f4bc; Portability<\/strong> &#8211; Installing new software on the same drive that has lost data can cause that data to be overwritten and lost. A portable version can be downloaded from the WiseCleaner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisecleaner.com\/download.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download Center<\/a> that can be loaded onto a USB and used directly from it.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Compared to <a href=\"\/howto\/top-5-data-recovery-software-windows.html\">other recovery solutions<\/a>, Wise Data Recovery lacks features that help go beyond data loss, like protecting your data against potential data-loss situations. However, for those that only want data recovery, Wise Data Recovery supports just that.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_recover_files_with_wise_data_recovery\"><\/span>How to Recover Files with Wise Data Recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Before we break down the different sections of the Wise Data Recovery software, let\u2019s trial the recovery process to see how easy and effective it is. For this trial, I\u2019ve permanently deleted <strong>four JPG files<\/strong> and <strong>three TXT documents <\/strong>containing lorem ipusm by deleting them from my computer, then the Recycle Bin.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-35913 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/files-for-recovery.png\" alt=\"Recover Files with Wise Data Recovery\" width=\"856\" height=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/files-for-recovery.png 856w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/files-for-recovery-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/files-for-recovery-500x308.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/files-for-recovery-768x473.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #ebf7f0; padding: 25px 25px 5px 20px; margin-bottom: 35px; margin-top: 0px;\">Despite the WiseCleaner website stating the latest version is 5.2.1, the latest downloadable version of Wise Data Recovery is 5.1.9.337, which was released on April 26, 2021. You can download and use the free version, or you can upgrade to the Pro version and receive access to Deep Scanning, Automatic Updates, and Premium Tech Support.\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisecleaner.com\/wise-data-recovery.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download<\/a> the installation file from the WiseCleaner website. Open it.<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35906 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/download-wise-data-recovery.png\" alt=\"Downloading the Wise Data Recovery install file.\" width=\"837\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/download-wise-data-recovery.png 837w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/download-wise-data-recovery-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/download-wise-data-recovery-500x251.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/download-wise-data-recovery-768x386.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Read and accept the License Agreement. Click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-35904 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/accept-terms.png\" alt=\"Accepting Wise Data Recovery terms.\" width=\"496\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/accept-terms.png 496w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/accept-terms-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Click <strong>Install<\/strong>. When finished installing, open the program.<img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-35909 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/install-wise-data-recovery.png\" alt=\"Installing Wise Data Recovery.\" width=\"496\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/install-wise-data-recovery.png 496w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/install-wise-data-recovery-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Select the drive you want to scan and recover from using the dropdown list. Then, click <strong>Scan<\/strong>.<img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-35907 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/drive-list.png\" alt=\"Selecting a drive.\" width=\"1007\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/drive-list.png 1007w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/drive-list-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/drive-list-500x339.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/drive-list-768x521.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1007px) 100vw, 1007px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Click on <strong>Quick Scan <\/strong>to start the search for recoverable files.<img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-35910 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/quick-scan.png\" alt=\"Starting a Quick Scan.\" width=\"1007\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/quick-scan.png 1007w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/quick-scan-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/quick-scan-500x339.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/quick-scan-768x521.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1007px) 100vw, 1007px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>To filter through the unnecessary files it found, I\u2019ll use the search bar to filter by file type. To do this, I simply typed <strong>*.jpg|*.txt<\/strong>. I\u2019m also going to enable the preview panel to see the contents of the discovered files.<img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-35912 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/search-bar-preview-panel.png\" alt=\"Using the search bar and preview panel.\" width=\"1007\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/search-bar-preview-panel.png 1007w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/search-bar-preview-panel-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/search-bar-preview-panel-500x339.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/search-bar-preview-panel-768x521.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1007px) 100vw, 1007px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Some of the files were found, but the preview panel doesn\u2019t resize image files to an appropriate viewing size so I\u2019m going to recover all of the files to check them. To do this quickly, right-click anywhere in the results screen and click <strong>Select All<\/strong>. Then, click <strong>Recover<\/strong>.<img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-35905 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/begin-recovery.png\" alt=\"Starting data recovery.\" width=\"1007\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/begin-recovery.png 1007w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/begin-recovery-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/begin-recovery-500x339.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/begin-recovery-768x521.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1007px) 100vw, 1007px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Specify where you want the files restored. If you select a location that\u2019s on the same drive that the files are being recovered from, you will be instructed to use choose another drive to avoid corrupting the data.<img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-35908 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/finalize-recovery.png\" alt=\"Choosing a location for recovery.\" width=\"1007\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/finalize-recovery.png 1007w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/finalize-recovery-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/finalize-recovery-500x339.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/finalize-recovery-768x521.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1007px) 100vw, 1007px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>When recovered, the files retain their old folder structure. Disappointingly, none of the files were recovered successfully (despite the preview panel showing the correct images prior to recovery). The single text file is corrupted, making it unreadable, while the photos cannot be accessed.<img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-35911 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/recovered-files.png\" alt=\"The recovered files.\" width=\"1054\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/recovered-files.png 1054w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/recovered-files-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/recovered-files-500x280.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/recovered-files-768x430.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1054px) 100vw, 1054px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>Overall, Wise Data Recovery found four files that I had permanently <a href=\"\/recover-recycle-bin.html\">deleted from the Recycle Bin<\/a>. However, after recovery, none of the files were usable. When previewing some of the photos, they did actually appear intact prior to recovery, so I was surprised when they weren\u2019t accessible afterward.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"interface_and_user_experience\"><\/span>Interface and User Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-35914 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/wise-data-recovery-interface.png\" alt=\"The interface of Wise Data Recovery.\" width=\"943\" height=\"603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/wise-data-recovery-interface.png 943w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/wise-data-recovery-interface-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/wise-data-recovery-interface-500x320.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/wise-data-recovery-interface-768x491.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>When you open Wise Data Recovery, you\u2019re met with an attractive, lightly-branded interface with everything you need. At the very top, you\u2019ll find small icons that can be used to register, check the latest product news, provide feedback and access a menu that has links to the WiseCleaner website and the option to change your language.<\/p>\r\n<p>The main interface has everything conveniently situated, ready to scan. The columns can be resized to your liking and all areas fit nicely without feeling too cramped. If searching for files, you can manually do so by exploring the directory tree where the file was found or by using the search function. If you\u2019re unsure if a returned file is the correct one, expand the preview screen on the side to see the contents of it.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"security_and_privacy\"><\/span>Security and Privacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Wise Data Recovery doesn\u2019t include any features that help protect your data from future loss, like the Data Protection feature offered by its competitor, <a href=\"\/help\/disk-drill-4-windows-press.html\">Disk Drill<\/a>. Another welcomed feature would be secure deletion, similar to the feature offered by <a href=\"\/howto\/recuva-review.html\">Recuva<\/a> that overwrites your data by a provided number of passes to protect it against being recovered.<\/p>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #ebf7f0; padding: 25px 25px 5px 20px; margin-bottom: 35px; margin-top: 0px;\">If you move to Disk Drill from another data recovery tool, get half off by using the <a href=\"\/compete.html\">50% off competitive discount<\/a> offered by Clever Files.<\/div>\r\n<p>Payment for paid versions of the software is secure. The WiseCleaner website is regularly scanned by McAfee and they work with a third party to receive payments. Additionally, you\u2019re protected by SSL during the checkout process. This combination results in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisecleaner.com\/faq.html#d11edbcc44e7d19a2e9c187aac22730a\">safe and secure transaction<\/a> should you ever decide to upgrade.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"pricing_and_plans\"><\/span>Pricing and Plans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>There is an obvious difference in pricing between the Windows and Mac versions. This is because the Windows version is produced by WiseCleaner while the Mac version, Data Recovery for Mac, is actually produced by Stellar. This partnership is the reason why the pricing model for each version varies wildly.<\/p>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #ebf7f0; padding: 25px 25px 5px 20px; margin-bottom: 35px; margin-top: 0px;\">Non-profit organizations, as well as educational institutions and government agencies, are eligible for a <a href=\"\/noprofit.html\">20% off discount<\/a> when buying Disk Drill.<\/div>\r\n<p>The below table shows you what features you can expect in the two <strong>Windows versions<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"table_wrapper\"><p><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width:44%;\"><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width:28%;\"><b>Wise Data Recovery Free<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width:28%;\"><b>Wise Data Recovery Pro<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Scan and restore recently deleted files<\/td>\r\n<td>&#x2705;<\/td>\r\n<td>&#x2705;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Deep scan and restore RAW files<\/td>\r\n<td>&#x274c;<\/td>\r\n<td>&#x2705;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Automatic updates<\/td>\r\n<td>&#x274c;<\/td>\r\n<td>&#x2705;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Priority support<\/td>\r\n<td>&#x274c;<\/td>\r\n<td>&#x2705;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Price:<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><b>Free<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><b>$44.96\/month or $67.46\/year<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"support\"><\/span>Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>If you have a question, you\u2019ll first be referred to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisecleaner.com\/faq.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WiseCleaner FAQs<\/a>. This is the FAQ page for all of their products, so you will need to scroll down to the Wise Data Recovery section. You can also refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisecleaner.com\/PCE\/Help\/freedatarecovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wise Data Recovery Online Help Center<\/a> which includes information about the tool and its features, though it is in need of updating. If the answer to your query can\u2019t be found here, you will need to contact their support team.<\/p>\r\n<p>You can contact the support team for Wise Data Recovery using the email contact form on their website. The website advises that you can expect a reply within 72 hours, while in some areas it mentions you\u2019ll receive a response within 1 business day. You also have the option of buying the <strong>Ultimate 24&#215;7 Email Help <\/strong>service for $9.90\/year to receive guaranteed replies within one business day and professional support.<\/p>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #ebf7f0; padding: 25px 25px 5px 20px; margin-bottom: 35px; margin-top: 0px;\">You automatically receive priority support with any paid product, the <strong>Ultimate 24\/7 Email Help <\/strong>add-on is only useful for users of the free versions.<\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"customers_reviews\"><\/span>Customers Reviews<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/nz\/reviews\/wise-data-recovery-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TechRadar<\/a> says:<\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p>\u201cWise Data Recovery is a good choice for file recovery if your main goal is to save recently deleted files. It works with almost every common file type and Windows file system. Wise Data Recovery is simple to use, although that simplicity may be frustrating if you\u2019re not able to find the files you want to recover.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwaresuggest.com\/us\/wise-data-recovery#user-reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John on Software Suggest<\/a> says:<\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p>\u201cOne of the best free data recovery software available online. Just scan in drives or attached USB for deleted files and vola recover the lost deleted files. Interface of the software is pretty simple and does not have advanced options like other data recovery softwares do but then again most of them don&#8217;t provide this advanced options to free users.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/wise-data-recovery\/reviews\/wise-data-recovery-review-2535691\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lisandro on G2<\/a> says:<\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p>\u201cWise Data Recovery gives the files folder recovery from the FAT, ExFAT and NTFS devices. The scan is very fast and you can work while the software executes it. Pleasant and useful. The report after the hard disk scan is sometimes inaccurate and sometimes it shows as recoverable some files that can not be recovered.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"final_verdict\"><\/span>Final Verdict<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Wise Data Recovery generously allows you to recover an unlimited amount of recently deleted files using their Quick Scan feature. Both the Quick Scan and Deep Scan executed swiftly, both taking well under five minutes each (this may vary based on your drive size). The interface is clean and basically everything you need is available from one screen.<\/p>\r\n<p>However, during our tests, Wise Data Recovery was only able to find four out of the seven files we had recently deleted. And, after recovery, all of the files that were found were corrupted. Overall, the recovery process was actually very disappointing. This may have been different if we had a chance to try the Deep Scan, but this feature, as well as automatic updates and priority support, are only available to those with a paid license.<\/p>\r\n<p>To summarise: if you\u2019re looking for a free recovery solution, Wise Data Recovery is worth giving a shot. There are other recovery tools on the market that have better success rates of recovery and more affordable paid licenses.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<div><section itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\r\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 0px solid rgb(213, 217, 217);\" class=\"panel panel-default faq-block\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n            <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq1\">\r\n                <div class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\">\r\n                    <a class=\"toggle-link transition-all collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-item-faq1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-item-faq1\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is_wise_data_recovery_safe_and_legit\"><\/span>Is Wise Data Recovery safe and legit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                   \r\n                    \t<svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\r\n                            <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/path>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                   <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"collapse-item-faq1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" style=\"\">\r\n              <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                <p>Wise Data Recovery by WiseCleaner is safe and legit. To avoid potential malware or false copies, always download from the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisecleaner.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WiseCleaner website<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 0px solid rgb(213, 217, 217);\" class=\"panel panel-default faq-block\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n            <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq2\">\r\n                <div class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\">\r\n                    <a class=\"toggle-link transition-all collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-item-faq2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-item-faq2\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is_wise_data_recovery_really_free\"><\/span>Is Wise Data Recovery really free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                   \r\n                    \t<svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\r\n                            <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/path>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                   <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"collapse-item-faq2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" style=\"\">\r\n              <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                <p>Yes, the free version of Wise Data Recovery allows you to recover recently deleted data. You will nee to upgrade to Wise Data Recovery Pro if you want access to the Deep Scan feature, as well as automatic updates and priority customer support.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 01px solid rgb(213, 217, 217);\" class=\"panel panel-default faq-block\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n            <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq3\">\r\n                <div class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\">\r\n                    <a class=\"toggle-link transition-all collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-item-faq3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-item-faq3\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_use_wise_data_recovery\"><\/span>How to use Wise Data Recovery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                   \r\n                    \t<svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\r\n                            <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/path>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                   <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"collapse-item-faq3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" style=\"\">\r\n              <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                <p>The Wise Data Recovery makes data recovery super easy thanks to its clean interface. 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