Recover Lost Data with RAW Recovery in EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Windows

This article applies to:

EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Windows

What is RAW Recovery?
Data recovery software typically uses two methods to locate and reconstruct lost files:

File Directory Info

Scans existing file system structures to list files with original names, paths, and attributes in a folder tree. This method is fast and recovers well-preserved data. 

RAW Recovery

Scans all data sectors directly to identify and reconstruct files based on data signatures—especially useful when the file system is damaged. Recovered files are renamed (e.g., "File Name Lost") and organized by type under folders like "Lost Path" or "Reconstructed". 

RAW Recovery is not a separate tool, but an automatic feature activated during deep scanning in EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard.

Understanding Your EaseUS Data Recovery Results

 

Local Disk (*)/Lost Partition

Files located during a quick scan. These typically retain original names and folder structures but may be unopenable due to corruption or directory damage.

File Path Lost

Files detected in either quick or advanced scans that have lost partial folder information. While original filenames may remain, they often cannot be opened due to structural damage.

Reconstructed

Files recovered through advanced scanning (RAW Recovery), organized by file type rather than original folder structure. These represent the best chance of recovering usable content when directory information is severely damaged.

How to Recover Lost Files Using RAW Recovery?

RAW Recovery folders appear only after a Full Scan. These are listed at the bottom of the results tree. Since files are renamed, manual review is often needed. Below are common recovery scenarios:
 
Scenario 1: File Found with Original Name and Preview Works
- You can preview the file correctly.
- Simply select the file and click Recover.
 
Example:

✅ Preview available → Select and recover.

Scenario 2: File Found But Cannot Preview or Is Corrupted
- The file has its original name but cannot be previewed.
- You may try recovering the original file or use the Repaired version if available.

Example:  

- Original: Try recovering—may be openable but corrupted.  
- Repaired: Recover repaired version if supported.

Scenario 3: Files Not Found in Quick Scan and full scan
To check if a file meets the size criteria, click the filter icon in the top-right corner. The resulting menu will display the available filtering options

Tips for Handling RAW Recovery Results
 
1. Use the "Reconstructed" Folder 
   Files are grouped by type (e.g., Pictures, Documents). Use filters to narrow down file formats (e.g., .jpg, .cr3).
 
2. Preview in Large Icon View
   Switch to large icon view (top-right button) to visually identify images and documents.
 
3. Sort by File Type
   Focus on specific extensions to reduce browsing time.
 

We also offer remote assistance service to help user filter a large amount of scan result more efficiently. If you need that, please contact us via Livechat or support@easeus.com, we will arrange a remote session as soon as we can.