Can be paid for if needs be. I don't really care at the moment, I just want my files back.   I'm looking at EaseUS data recovery: https://www.easeus.com/datarecoverywizard/free-data-recovery-software.htm Not the free one of course.   Am I ok to be using this software, should I use an alternative software? Should I use something else entirely before I even do this?   I'm freeing up space on a drive right now so you have about an hour before I just go ahead with