Found deleted photos from 2020 with wondershare recoverit, tried finding them with DMDE but no idea how to find them

Recovering Deleted Photos: A Journey with Wondershare and DMDE

In today’s digital age, recovering lost files can be a daunting task, especially when those memories are tied to cherished moments captured in photographs. Recently, I embarked on a mission to recover some deleted images from my old SSD. Through this experience, I learned about two popular data recovery tools: Wondershare Recoverit and DMDE.

After installing Wondershare Recoverit, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it unearthed several photos from 2020 that I thought were gone for good. However, when it came time to retrieve these files, I faced a new challenge. I downloaded DMDE, hoping to harness its capabilities to recover these elusive images without incurring the cost of $60 for the Wondershare license.

Despite spending nearly four hours sifting through various files in DMDE, I found myself at an impasse. The images I sought were listed in Wondershare as “File lost name”, accompanied by a note indicating that they had lost their original file names, sizes, and timestamps. It was clear that while I had made progress in locating them, effectively retrieving the photos remained a mystery.

As I navigated through DMDE, I realized I might be missing critical techniques or understanding that would facilitate the recovery process. Perhaps there are specific searching parameters or methods to utilize when looking for files that have lost their identifiers?

I invite readers to share their insights or suggestions if they’ve encountered similar challenges. What strategies have proven successful in recovering data from applications like Wondershare or DMDE? Your expertise could be invaluable in demystifying the intricacies of file recovery for many others facing the same struggle.

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  1. Hi there, thank you for sharing your experience and detailed overview of your recovery process. When dealing with files that have lost their original metadata—such as names, sizes, and timestamps—it’s indeed challenging to identify and recover the exact photos, especially with DMDE. Here are some tips that might help improve your chances:

    • Use DMDE’s Search Filters: Within DMDE, try utilizing the “Find Files” feature, which allows you to search based on file signatures or headers. For images like JPEGs, you can search for their distinctive headers (e.g., FF D8 FF). This method can help locate image files regardless of their lost filenames.
    • Filter by File Extensions: If DMDE lists files without names but with recognizable extensions, you can filter the search to only include common image formats such as .jpg, .jpeg, .png, etc.
    • Hex Search and Signatures: For more advanced recovery, perform a manual hex search for file signatures. JPEG files begin with the hex sequence FF D8 and end with FF D9. Using DMDE's hex editor, you can scan for these sequences to locate potential images.
    • Preview Files: Use the preview feature in DMDE to visually verify file content before recovery. This can help ensure you're recovering the

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