Windows 8, 8.1 Recovery Software

Are you looking for a software tool to recover data deleted from Windows? Does your Windows fail to boot? Are some files missing from such folders as Documents or Desktop? Download and try a recovery tool for hard disks, memory cards and USB drives for free in 2024.

Windows 8, 8.1 Recovery Software

How to recover Windows 8, 8.1 using various software:

Data Recovery in 2024: a complete guide

Sometimes during the work of a Windows 8, 8.1, various bugs, freezes, hardware or software failures may occur, even in spite of regular update and cleaning. Complete reinstallation of the system and full formatting of its local drives is not always the only way to restore the system back to normal. Use software to recover passwords, registry, bootloader, system files and dll files of your Windows 8, 8.1.

In such cases, the operating system can be restored with the use of special disks or programs created specifically for system recovery or recovery of files which determine its uninterrupted operation.

Windows 8, 8.1 file recovery software

Are you looking for a way to recover files?

In cases when files were deleted and they cannot be restored by using standard Windows 8, 8.1 options, use Hetman Partition Recovery.

The tool recovers data from any devices, regardless of the cause of data loss.

For this purpose, do the following:

  • Download the program, install and launch it. Learn about the program functions and step-by-step guide.

  • By default, users are suggested to start with File Recovery Wizard. Click «Next», and the program will ask you to select the disk you want to recover your files from.

  • Double-click on the disk from which you need to recover files and select analysis type. Choose «Full analysis» and wait for the disk scanning procedure to finish.

  • When the scanning is over, you will be shown files for recovery. Select the ones you need and click «Recover».

  • Select one of the options to save files. Do not save the recovered files to the disk from where they have been deleted previously because they can be erased.

Windows 8, 8.1 file recovery software
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How to Recover Deleted Files With Hetman Partition Recovery Software

How to Recover Deleted Files With Hetman Partition Recovery Software

HDD partition recovery software

Methods applied to recover hard disk partitions depend on whether the system is in operable condition. Let us study most typical cases:

Recover a hard disk non-system partition

For this purpose, do the following:

  • Download the program for hard disk data recovery - Hetman Partition Recovery, install and launch it.

  • After launch, the program will find and display all physical disks as well as available and unavailable partitions and areas on your disks, showing this information in the left part of the main window.

    Hetman Partition Recovery
  • Double-click on the disk or the area from which you need to recover files and select analysis type (in our case, this area is a non-formatted area). Choose «Full analysis» and wait for the disk scanning procedure to finish.

  • When the scanning is over, you will be shown files for recovery. Select the ones you need and click «Recover».

  • Select one of the options to save files. Do not save the recovered files to the disk from where they have been deleted previously because they can be erased.

Recover an HDD system partition

If the system partition is lost, a computer will not boot.

That is why:

  • Disconnect and take out of the computer the hard disk where the system partition was lost.

  • Connect this HDD to another computer.

  • Make sure that your hard disk is recognized by the other computer correctly.

  • Now follow the steps as shown in the previous section.

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How to Recover Data After Formatting, Deleting or Creating Partitions

Recover a hard disk system partition with LiveCD

If there is no possibility to connect a hard disk with a lost or damaged system partition to another computer, you can recover such partition by starting your computer with LiveCD, an alternative portable version of an operating system.

For this purpose, do the following:

  • Find a LiveCD which is good enough for your needs, download it and copy it to a CDDVD or a flash drive.

  • Connect the LiveCD to your computer and turn it on. The computer will boot automaticaly with the LiveCd.

  • Copy files from the system partition to another media (often it can be an external hard disk).

Windows 8, 8.1 Dll file recovery software

There can be various causes for DLL library errors in Windows. They can include deletion or damage to a library file, problkems with the system registry, malware (viruses), hardware failures or bad sectors in your HDD.

There are various methods to recover DLL library files, and one of these is DLL recovery software. Such programs can help you to restore damaged DLL files or install the missing ones.

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How to Recover Windows 10, 8, 7 System Files (SFC, DISM)

Windows operating systems also have their own utility for such purpose – sfc /scannow

In order to use it:

  • Launch the Command prompt as Administrator.

  • In the Command prompt window type in the command sfc /scannow and Enter.

Windows 8, 8.1 Dll file recovery software

When the command is executed, it will find and restore system and DLL files. For the changes to take place, you will have to restart Windows.

Windows 8, 8.1 Registry recovery software

Are you looking for a way to restore a Windows registry?

There is plenty of software to acess and manage Windows registry. Such programs can help you to find and correct registry errors. As a rule, they scan the registry for invalid paths and file types, control elements, obsolete entries, incorrect fonts, obsolete Start menu items, unused file extensions, program startup errors and list all the problems they have found.

With registry recovery software, you can correct errors and therefore restore your operation system back to normal.

Windows 8, 8.1 Registry recovery software
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Windows operating systems also have their own utility for such purpose – Regedit.exe

Regedit.exe

To start Regedit.exe:

  1. Start the line «Run» (with a key combination Win + R).

  2. Type in the command regedit and press Enter.

regedit

Password recovery software

How to reset admin password in Windows 8, 8.1?

User account passwords can be recovered with special software created for resetting or recovering passwords. Such programs are especially relevant if Administrator account password has been lost (because passwords for other user accounts can be reset from this main account).

For this purpose, do the following:

  • Download and install the software for resetting or recovering user account passwords.

  • Create a boot CD/DVD disc or USB drive with the help of such program (if necessary).

  • Restart the computer and load it with a bootable media you have created.

  • Reset or recover passwords for the required user account.

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    Hetman Software: Data Recovery 18.12.2019 11:58 #
    Leave a comment if you have any questions about recovering Windows 8, 8.1 deleted files, partitions, DLL files, registry and bootloader!
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Vladimir Artiukh

Author: Vladimir Artiukh, Technical Writer

Vladimir Artiukh is a technical writer for Hetman Software, as well as the voice and face of their English-speaking YouTube channel, Hetman Software: Data Recovery for Windows. He handles tutorials, how-tos, and detailed reviews on how the company’s tools work with all kinds of data storage devices.

Oleg Afonin

Editor: Oleg Afonin, Technical Writer

Oleg Afonin is an expert in mobile forensics, data recovery and computer systems. He often attends large data security conferences, and writes several blogs for such resources as xaker.ru, Elcomsoft and Habr. In addition to his online activities, Oleg’s articles are also published in professional magazines. Also, Oleg Afonin is the co-author of a well-known book, Mobile Forensics - Advanced Investigative Strategies.

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Questions and answers

  • 📀 Does the program recover data after reinstalling Windows or resetting the computer to its initial state?

    This utility is designed to recover data from deleted partitions and repartitioned disks. Follow these steps:

    1. Abort the Windows installation or reset operation.
    2. Connect the drive to another computer if you cannot boot the operating system.
    3. Use Full Analysis for the entire physical device to restore data from previously deleted partitions.
  • 🖥️ Can I access files on a VMware, Hyper-V, VirtualBox virtual hard disk?

    To connect disks with the extension like * .vmdk, * .vhdx, * .vdi, use the menu Tools - Mount disk.

    After connecting, you can select this disk in the program for analysis and data recovery.

  • 💽 My computer does not display a hard drive or an external USB drive. How can I copy files?

    The program can analyze a failed device that is not showing up in Windows Explorer.

    The list of physical devices is under the list of logical partitions. Select your drive and wait for the analysis to complete.

  • ⌛ If I pay for the program now, how long will it take before I receive my registration data?

    It depends on the payment method you use. If you order online with your credit card or PayPal, you will receive the registration key immediately after payment.

  • What are the requirements for successful data recovery?

    For successful recovery, you must stop using the storage device until the necessary files are fully restored.

    If it is an external drive, memory card or flash drive, then connect it to the PC and analyze them using our program.

    If the data is deleted as a result of formatting the system disk, resetting the operating system or reinstalling Windows, then stop further installation of the operating system and programs. Connect the drive to another computer and perform recovery operations.

    Recovered files must be saved to a different drive.

  • ⏱️ How long does it take to recover my data?

    Data recovery can take a long time if you work with a disk larger than 1 terabyte. Faulty drives can also be scanned for a long time. However, in most cases, recovery takes less than 30 minutes.

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