{"id":48253,"date":"2023-06-22T17:27:18","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T17:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/?p=48253"},"modified":"2026-04-01T08:56:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T08:56:04","slug":"quick-format-recovery-how-to-recover-data-from-a-quick-formatted-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/recover-quick-formatted-drive.html","title":{"rendered":"Quick Format Recovery: How to Recover Data from a Quick Formatted Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you accidentally quick formatted your hard drive, you\u2019re in the right place. This guide shows you how to recover data after a quick format step by step, what to avoid, and how to give yourself the best chance of getting your files back without making the situation worse.<\/p>\r\n

💬 Important!<\/b> The first thing you should know is this: stop using the formatted drive (or partition) immediately. Don\u2019t copy new files to it, don\u2019t move anything onto it, don\u2019t install recovery software on it. Every write operation can overwrite old data and lower your chances of getting files back.<\/div>\r\n

<\/span>Is It Possible to Undo a Quick Format?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Yes, data recovery after a quick format is often possible. A quick format usually removes the file system information that tells the OS where your files are, but it does not immediately overwrite the actual data stored on the drive. That\u2019s why recovery software can still find and restore files in many cases.<\/p>\r\n

The key point here is to make sure you\u2019re dealing with a quick format<\/b>, not a full one.<\/p>\r\n

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In Windows, this usually comes down to the Quick Format<\/b> checkbox in the format window. If that box was checked, you performed a quick format. If it was unchecked, the system ran a full format instead. On a quick formatted drive, the partition may look empty, but the old data can still remain there until new files overwrite it.<\/p>\r\n

A full format<\/b> is much worse for recovery because it does more than clear file system records. It writes across the partition, which destroys the old data in the process. In practical terms, that usually means your files are gone for good.<\/p>\r\n

There\u2019s also low-level formatting<\/b>, but that\u2019s mostly outside normal day-to-day use. Most people don\u2019t perform a true low-level format through Windows or macOS, even if they use that term casually. In most real-world cases, the choice is between a quick format and a full format, and for this guide, that difference matters the most.<\/p>\r\n

If you performed a quick format, there\u2019s still a realistic chance to recover your files from a formatted hard drive<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

Note<\/b>: External drives are often formatted outside a normal Windows desktop environment. This can happen on TVs, game consoles, media players, or when another computer asks to set the drive up before use. In most of those cases, the device performs a quick format rather than a full format. And that\u2019s good news from a recovery standpoint.<\/div>\r\n

<\/span>How to Recover Data After a Quick Format<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Here are various solutions you can use to quickly recover your data following a quick format of your partition or drive.<\/p>\r\n

<\/span>Method 1:<\/span> Recover Quick Formatted Drive Using Disk Drill<\/span><\/h3>\r\n

The most effective way of recovering data on your own if you don\u2019t have a backup is data recovery software. In this case, we need a tool that can recover files after the file system has been lost\/formatted and make the whole process manageable for a regular user. That\u2019s why we recommend Disk Drill Hard Drive Recovery<\/a> tool.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Disk Drill is a trusted go-to for many because it combines several scanning methods, one of which is designed to find files even when the file system has been reformatted, removed, corrupted, or otherwise lost. Just make sure you avoid installing it on the same drive you\u2019re recovering from.<\/p>\r\n

This is how you recover data from a quick formatted drive using Disk Drill:<\/b><\/p>\r\n

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  1. Download<\/a> and install Disk Drill on your computer.<\/li>\r\n\t
  2. Connect your quick formatted drive and select it from the list of devices.\"Select<\/li>\r\n\t
  3. Click Search for lost data<\/b>, then choose Universal Scan<\/b>. In a case like this, that scan mode usually gives the best results.\"Universal<\/li>\r\n\t
  4. Click Review found items<\/b>, or click Recover all<\/b> to recover everything at once. Alternatively, if you\u2019re only trying to recover particular file types, click one of the colored file type icons to automatically filter the recovery results.\"Click<\/li>\r\n\t
  5. Select the quick formatted data that was lost. You can use the recovery chances column and preview function to see what data has the best chance of being recovered. As a rule of thumb, if a file opens in preview, that means it\u2019s intact. It\u2019s one of the best signs you can get before recovery.<\/li>\r\n\t
  6. When you\u2019re ready, click Recover<\/b>.\"Preview<\/li>\r\n\t
  7. Choose a suitable recovery location. Make sure you don\u2019t choose somewhere on the drive you\u2019re recovering from, as it can overwrite other lost data and reduce your chances of getting more files back. Then, to finish quick formatted hard drive data recovery, click Next<\/b>.\"Click<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

    Once the hard drive recovery software finishes its job, you should find your recovered files in the folder you selected in the last step. Go through them and make sure everything important is there. If it looks complete, you can copy the files back to the original drive. (Do that only after you\u2019re sure you recovered what you needed.)<\/p>\r\n

    🔗 Disk Drill supports all main Windows file systems you\u2019re likely to run into here, including FAT16, FAT32<\/a>, exFAT, and NTFS<\/a>. It can also work with RAW disks, along with Mac file systems like HFS, HFS+, and APFS, and Linux file systems (EXT2, EXT3, and EXT4).
    \r\nBut in a quick format scenario, the more important feature is its signature scanner. Since formatting rewrites the file system metadata, recovery depends less on the original file system and more on the tool\u2019s ability to find files by their known signatures. Disk Drill\u2019s broad     signature support<\/a> helps a lot here.<\/div>\r\n

    <\/span>Method 2:<\/span> Retrieve Files After a Quick Format Using Windows File Recovery<\/span><\/h3>\r\n

    A freeware alternative to Disk Drill is Windows File Recovery<\/a>. It\u2019s Microsoft\u2019s official data recovery solution that is capable of recovering quick formatted drive data before it\u2019s lost for good. It can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store and can be used on Windows 10 and 11 computers. Bear in mind that it is a command-line application and it doesn\u2019t include other useful features that Disk Drill has, but it might be good enough for quick format recovery, especially if you don\u2019t want to pay anything.<\/p>\r\n

    ⚠️ Before you use Windows File Recovery, it helps to keep your expectations in check. The tool is free, but also limited. There\u2019s no preview feature, and in more demanding cases, especially after formatting, recovery can be inconsistent (to say the least), and files come back without names or folder structure. We cover all of that in more detail in our full Windows File Recovery review<\/a>.<\/div>\r\n

    Follow these steps to recover data from your quick formatted HDD using Windows File Recovery:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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    1. Download Windows File Recovery and open it.<\/li>\r\n\t
    2. Type winfr D: C:\\FileRecovery \/extensive<\/kbd>. Replace D:<\/b> with the drive letter of the quick formatted drive. Replace C:\\FileRecovery<\/b> with the location where you want to store the recovered files. Press Enter<\/b>.\"Running<\/li>\r\n\t
    3. Press Y<\/b> to continue.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n
      📌 Windows File Recovery includes a couple of scan modes: \/regular<\/b> and \/extensive<\/b>. For a formatted drive, you should go straight to extensive<\/b>. It\u2019s the better fit for cases where the file system was changed or damaged, while regular<\/b> is more suited to simpler recent-deletion cases on healthy NTFS drives.<\/div>\r\n

      Windows File Recovery does not give you a visual list where you can hand-pick files before recovery, but it does support \/n<\/b> filters to narrow the results. It can target specific file names, paths, extensions, wildcard patterns. For example, you can search for a certain folder, recover only .docx or .jpg files, or look for filenames that contain a keyword (although after formatting, the original file names and folder structure are often lost, so that part may not work as it would after simple deletion). Microsoft covers the supported syntax and examples on its official Windows File Recovery page<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

      <\/span>Method 3:<\/span> Restore Accidentally Quick Formatted Hard Drive Using Backups<\/span><\/h3>\r\n

      If you pride yourself on maintaining a regular backup schedule, you can recover files after a quick format by restoring them from a backup. The walkthroughs below cover the main backup utilities used by Windows.<\/p>\r\n

      Using File History<\/h4>\r\n

      File History<\/a> is the primary backup solution for Windows 8, 8.1, 10, and 11. It regularly keeps versioned backups of your files, which allows you to restore specific versions of your data instead of the most recent version available.<\/p>\r\n

      Before you go looking for your files, there\u2019s one catch with File History. Even when it\u2019s active, it usually backs up only the default library locations (Documents, Pictures, Videos, Music, the Desktop). So if the files you lost were sitting in some random folder outside those locations (or external storage), File History may not have copied them unless you added that folder to a library yourself.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

      If you\u2019re sure that location was covered by File History (or you simply want to check), follow these instructions:<\/b><\/p>\r\n

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      1. Open Start<\/b> and search \u2018File History\u2019. Open it.\"Opening<\/li>\r\n\t
      2. Click Restore personal files<\/b>.\"Restoring<\/li>\r\n\t
      3. Select the deleted data that you want to restore.\"Selecting<\/li>\r\n\t
      4. Click the green Restore<\/b> button to restore the data to its original location. Alternatively, right-click the button and click Restore to<\/b> instead.\"Restoring<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

        Using Backup & Restore<\/h4>\r\n

        Backup and Restore was the primary backup utility for Windows 7 and older. Although it has since been succeeded by File History, it is still available in later versions of Windows, not only for backward compatibility but because it\u2019s still used by many as a reliable means of backing up data.<\/p>\r\n

        There\u2019s a catch with Backup and Restore too: it only helps if it was already enabled before the drive was formatted. And even then, the backup has to include the location where your files were stored.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

        Use these steps to restore data from your Backup and Restore backup:<\/b><\/p>\r\n

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        1. Open Start<\/b> and search \u2018Control Panel\u2019. Open it.\"Opening<\/li>\r\n\t
        2. Click System and Security<\/b>.\"Opening<\/li>\r\n\t
        3. Click Backup and Restore (Windows 7)<\/b>.\"Opening<\/li>\r\n\t
        4. Click Restore my files<\/b>.\"Restoring<\/li>\r\n\t
        5. Click Browse for files<\/b>. Or, click Browse for folders<\/b> to restore an entire folder. Select the data.\"Browsing<\/li>\r\n\t
        6. Click Next<\/b>.\"Restoring<\/li>\r\n\t
        7. Choose whether you want to restore the files to the original location or a new one, then click Restore<\/b>.\"Finishing<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

          Using Cloud Backup<\/h4>\r\n

          Microsoft has been pushing OneDrive quite hard since its release. While the constant reminders that it exists can be annoying, it\u2019s actually a very useful way to safely store and access your data. Not only does it allow you to store and access your data in the cloud from anywhere with an internet connection, but it can also act as a way of recovering your files if they were deleted from your local hard drive. Of course, this is only possible if OneDrive was configured already and a copy of your data is available in OneDrive.<\/p>\r\n

          Here\u2019s how you can download a copy of your data from your OneDrive storage:<\/b><\/p>\r\n

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          1. Log in<\/a> to your OneDrive in a browser.<\/li>\r\n\t
          2. Located your data, then click the ellipsis button for more options. Click Download<\/b>.\"Downloading<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

            The files will then be downloaded to your local storage device where you can restore the data to its original location.<\/p>\r\n

            Other cloud solutions, such as Google Drive<\/a> and Dropbox<\/a>, have similar functionality. See the instructions for your specific cloud service for more information.<\/div>\r\n

            <\/span>FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\r\n
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            Windows 11 does not include a built-in utility specifically made to undo a quick format with previews, file browsing, and point-and-click recovery. There is a tool called Windows File Recovery, but it\u2019s a separate app that you need to install from the Microsoft Store, and it works through the command line.<\/p>\r\n

            Other built-in Windows recovery features like File History, Windows Backup, or System Image Recovery help only if you had backups set up before the format happened.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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            Yes, you can sometimes recover data from a quick formatted hard drive with free recovery software. Common options include Windows File Recovery, Microsoft\u2019s own tool, and open-source projects like PhotoRec<\/a>. The tradeoff is convenience.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

            Free tools often lack a proper UI, may not let you preview files before recovery, and can return files without their original names or folder structure. So while they can work, the process is usually less smooth and less organized.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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            You can recover deleted files after a quick format using data recovery software, like Disk Drill:<\/p>\r\n

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            2. Select the quick formatted hard drive from the list.<\/li>\r\n\t
            3. Click on Search for lost data and choose Universal Scan.<\/li>\r\n\t
            4. Review the deleted data that was found by Disk Drill.<\/li>\r\n\t
            5. Mark the files that were deleted by the quick format, then click Recover<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t
            6. Specify an appropriate recovery location.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

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              You can\u2019t recover data after a true low-level format. That kind of process rewrites the storage at a much deeper level than a quick format and destroys the original data in the process. In rare cases, though, partial recovery may still be possible if the process was interrupted or failed before it finished.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

              Also, most people never perform a real low-level format when they format a drive – they\u2019re usually dealing with a quick format. So if you think you \u201clow-level formatted\u201d a drive, it\u2019s still worth scanning it with a recovery tool before you give up.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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              Yes, sometimes you still can, but only as long as that old data has not been overwritten. So if you already copied new files to the drive, some of the old data may still be recoverable, while some may already be gone for good. It all depends on whether the exact physical space where those old files were stored got reused.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

              For example, saving a new 50 MB file could overwrite part of that old data, or it could land somewhere else and leave it untouched. There\u2019s no way to know which files survived until you scan the drive with a recovery tool.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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              <\/span>Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

              The easiest way to recover files after a quick format is still a backup. That\u2019s the best-case scenario every time. But if you don\u2019t have one (most people don\u2019t), your next best option is data recovery software. A tool like Disk Drill is the next easiest and most effective way to undo quick format: it can scan your quick formatted drive for recoverable data and gives you the ability to choose what you want to restore. It\u2019s available on Windows and even gives you 100 MB of free data recovery to try it out. It can also be used to recover data from a formatted hard drive on Mac<\/a>, as you get a license for both Windows and macOS upon purchase.<\/p>\r\n

              You can also try the free data recovery software Windows File Recovery if you\u2019re on a budget. It\u2019s free, and it may work in some cases, but the experience is nowhere near as smooth as it is with a proper recovery tool that has a real interface.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you accidentally quick formatted your hard drive, you\u2019re in the right place. 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