How to Recover Deleted Files from a USB Drive

USB flash drive recovery workflow with RecoverIQ on Windows.

Last updated August 23, 2026

Connect the USB drive directly when possible. Open RecoverIQ, select the USB volume, and run Quick Scan first.

If files are not listed, run Deep Scan to search for carved signatures. Preview supported files before recovery.

Save recovered files to your internal drive or another USB device — not the source stick.