Losing files due to disk corruption, formatting, or sector damage can be highly stressful, but data recovery tools like BadCopy Pro are specifically designed to dig into unreadable media and extract your data.
To achieve a true “deep scan” and maximize your chances of getting your files back, you must bypass the standard automatic options and fine-tune BadCopy Pro’s parameters. 1. Choose the Right Recovery Mode
When you launch BadCopy Pro, select your media type on the left panel (e.g., Flash Drive, CD/DVD, or Floppy). On the right side, you will be prompted to pick a recovery mode:
Rescue Lost Files – Mode #1: Use this first if Windows tells you the drive is “not formatted,” if the partition table is corrupted, or if files were accidentally deleted.
Rescue Lost Files – Mode #2: If Mode #1 finishes but fails to find your files, restart and choose Mode #2. This mode uses completely different, low-level data-grabbing algorithms to bypass severe file system damage.
Rescue Damaged Files: Only choose this if you can see the file name in Windows, but get a “CRC Error” or freeze when trying to copy it. 2. Configure Advanced Settings for Deep Scanning
Before hitting the scan button, look for the data reading options or speed parameters to optimize the depth of the scan:
Set Data Reading to “Max Data”: Change this setting from “Normal” to Max Data. This forces the software to make repeated, aggressive read attempts on unstable sectors instead of skipping them quickly. It will take significantly longer but yields the highest recovery success rate.
Adjust Sector Step / Block Size (If Prompted): If the software gives you an option to adjust sector skipping, set it to the lowest possible value (1 sector). This ensures the software scans every single block sequentially without skipping data gap areas. 3. Best Practices During a Deep Scan BadCopy Pro – Floppy Disk Recovery Software – Jufsoft
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