Hasleo Data Recovery is a Windows tool that scans your drives, HDDs, SSDs, USB sticks, SD cards, and even BitLocker-encrypted volumes to restore deleted, formatted, or corrupted files. It's a free download with a 2 GB recovery cap (unlimited on Windows Home if you share their app), perfect for rescuing lost documents, photos, videos, emails, archives, and more. Works on Windows XP through 11 (plus Windows Server), supports FAT, exFAT, NTFS, HFS+, and includes WinPE bootable media for emergency recovery.

What It Does & Why You'd Use It

Ever accidentally empty the Recycle Bin or need to recover files from a RAW or formatted drive? Hasleo operates in three recovery modes: a fast scan for recently deleted files, a deep scan for
stubborn cases, and a BitLocker-specific recovery tool that handles encrypted volumes if you've got the password or recovery key. You can preview files, photos, docs, and videos before restoring them. And if Windows won't boot, there's a WinPE-based rescue USB option.

Free vs Paid Versions

Free edition rescues up to 2 GB of data, unless you're on Windows Home, share the product on social media, and score unlimited recovery for free. Paid plans (Professional/Ultimate/Technician) drop the cap and add extras like full BitLocker recovery, server OS support, WinPE media creation, dynamic disk & RAID compatibility, business licensing, and services. All editions include lifetime upgrades and support.

What We Like

Three recovery modes, quick scan, deep scan, BitLocker, give you flexibility depending on how messed up your data is.

Elegant preview lets you check files before restoring, no guessing.

WinPE bootable rescue drive is a lifesaver when Windows won't start.

Supports a huge range of formats, documents, photos, videos, emails, and archives.

Handles encrypted and complex storage setups, BitLocker, dynamic/RAID volumes, and servers.

What Could Be Better

2 GB limit isn't bad, but you might need to share their promo to unlock it if you're on Windows Home.

Free version skips advanced recovery on encrypted or server volumes.

UI feels utilitarian, not fancy, but it gets the job done.

Geek Verdict

Hasleo Data Recovery Free Edition is a solid choice for Windows users who want reliable recovery, especially if you're on Windows Home and can bypass the 2 GB cap. For power users dealing with encrypted drives, servers, or boot issues, stepping up to a paid version pays off. Simple, competent, no-nonsense.

Hasleo isn't flashy, but it works. I've used the deep scan to revive formatted SDs and fix accidentally deleted external drives without reinstalling Windows. It's not the slickest interface out there, but when your photos or tax files are at stake, you're not going for style, you want results. And Hasleo delivers.

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