ISO Recovery: Restore deleted ISO files using ISO recovery software

Steps to Quickly Recover ISO Files:

Step 1. Download and install the free ISO File Recovery tool on your computer.

Step 2. Select the drive from which you want to recover the ISO file. Then, start scanning for lost ISO files.

Step 3: After the scan is finished, all found files will be listed and you can preview them. Finally, select the files you need and click "Recover" to retrieve your lost ISO files.

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Hey, do you know how to recover a lost ISO image from a USB drive or hard disk? I had an early Windows 10 ISO file saved on my USB, but I accidentally formatted it last night. I tried searching for the related ISO file online again, but without success. Now I'm wondering if it's possible to recover the lost ISO image file? If you know any methods for ISO file recovery, please let me know.

Accidentally deleted or formatted your Windows ISO disc or hard drive and lost your ISO files? Don't worry – there are three methods to help you recover your deleted ISO files. If you prefer an official way to restore your lost ISO file backup, refer to Method 1. If you need a quick access solution, try Method 2. If you want to recover your lost or deleted ISO files that were saved on a USB or hard drive, then Method 3 using a file recovery software would be your best choice.

Download the Windows ISO file again from Microsoft for an ISO recovery

You can download the same ISO file you lost from Microsoft's official website. Go to Download or re-download a Windows 10 ISO file.

Disadvantages: First, the download takes a long time. Second, an authentic system is expensive to purchase.

Locate the lost ISO file from the download folder for ISO file recovery

This is the direct way to look for an ISO image from the “Downloads” folder. Usually, when you download a file from a web browser, it's saved to the “Downloads” folder on your computer. So, after accidentally deleting or formatting your hard drive, USB drive, and losing the ISO file, check this path for the original ISO file.

• Computer (My Computer) \ Downloads
• C:\Users\Username\Downloads

Limitation: You cannot find the lost ISO file here after you delete the downloaded files.

Recover Deleted ISO File with Data Recovery Software Tool

If all else fails and you want to save time and money, your best bet is to use a professional data recovery tool like Data Recovery Wizard. This utility can help you recover deleted files from USB, HDD & SSD hard drives, external drives, USB sticks, SD cards, and many more storage devices. It supports the recovery of over 200 file types, including photos, videos, audio, documents, emails, ZIP, HTML, and more.

Now, download the free Data Recovery Wizard and follow the steps below to easily recover deleted ISO files from formatted ISO disk or USB drive.

Step 1: Launch the file recovery software on your Windows computer. Select the exact location where you lost your files, and then click the "Scan" button.

Select the location to scan

Step 2. The software will immediately start scanning the drive and display the list of deleted files in a short while. If you find the required file during the scan, you can stop the scanning process. To quickly locate the target file, you can use the file type filter.

Step 3: Choose the files you want to recover, such as Word, Excel, PDF, photos, videos, or emails, and then click the "Recover" button. You can browse and choose a different location to save your recovered files.

More tips on ISO recovery

• Restore the ISO image to a new storage device or a secure hard drive partition on your computer before proceeding.
• If you want to reuse the ISO disc or USB drive, you'll need to format it.
• If you wish to use your USB drive or disk as a Windows installation tool with the recovery ISO image, seek assistance from Microsoft.