Recuva

Recuva is a data recovery software developed by Piriform, a subsidiary of Avast. It is designed to help users recover deleted or lost files from various storage devices such as hard drives, memory cards, USB drives, and more. Here are the key features and system requirements for Recuva:

Features of Recuva:

1. File Recovery:

Recuva can scan storage devices to locate and recover deleted files. It supports a wide range of file types, including documents, photos, videos, audio files, and more.

 

 

2. Deep Scan:

Recuva offers a deep scan mode that thoroughly searches the storage device for traces of deleted files. This feature increases the chances of recovering lost data, even from formatted or damaged drives.

3. Securely Delete Files:

Recuva allows users to securely delete files, making them unrecoverable by using advanced deletion algorithms.

4. Portable Version:

Recuva offers a portable version that can be run directly from a USB drive without the need for installation. This is useful when you want to recover files from a system without leaving any traces behind.

5. Preview Files:

Recuva enables users to preview recoverable files before restoring them. This feature allows you to verify the integrity and quality of the files before recovering them.

6. User-friendly Interface:

Recuva features an intuitive and user-friendly interface, making it easy for both novice and advanced users to navigate and use the software effectively.

System Requirements for Recuva:

Operating System:

Recuva is compatible with Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP (including both 32-bit and 64-bit versions).

Processor: Recuva requires at least an Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or higher.

Memory (RAM): A minimum of 512 MB RAM is recommended for running Recuva.

Storage: Recuva itself requires only a small amount of storage space for installation. However, you will need additional free space on a storage device to recover and save the recovered files.

Other Requirements: Recuva requires administrative privileges to install and run on the computer.