Data stored on USB devices can sometimes be lost due to errors. If you find your files disappeared, don’t fret: it is possible to recover deleted files from a USB drive.

Repair external hard disk and recover data using CMD If you are familiar with Command Prompt or command lines, use the CHKDSK command to repair and clean up your external hard disk.

Create a Bootable Windows USB Drive Boot into Recovery Environment Use Command Prompt to Recover Data. To recover files using this method, you need an external storage or USB drive to copy the files.