Encrypted PDF File Recovery Tool

“Couple of days back I encrypted few important PDF files on Windows desktop. This morning I shift deleted an important PDF file instead of some other files. Now, all of my files are gone forever. Is there any miraculous way to get back my encrypted PDF without damaging its original content? Please help me with right suggestion!!!”

Portable Document Format (PDF) file is cross platform document that appears in both soft and hard copy form. PDF files allows to download complex info easily and it is highly compressed. It is very popular as it maintains original format intact when compared to other file format and is an effective way to transfer files over internet. User can encrypt PDF files to safe guard confidential info from unknown persons. If encrypted PDF files get lost or erased due to any system error or human mistake then files become invisible forever.

Some situations that tends to loss or deletion of encrypted PDF files are:

  • Deleting encrypted PDF files and emptying Recycle Bin folder leads to permanent deletion of files
  • Sometimes erasing user account from Windows PC can remove entire files along with encrypted PDF files
  • While transferring encrypted PDF files from Windows HDD to portable storage device, if any interruption occurs then it results in loss of files
  • When encrypted PDF files are stored in virus or malware infected storage device then the files get inaccessible

If user faces any of the above mentioned circumstances then no need to worry. In all these scenarios user can bring back lost or removed encrypted files from Windows computer by using eminent recovery software; one such tool is Yodot File Recovery. Moreover, this product can rescue files only when memory space on storage drive is not overwritten with new file content.

Utility to recover encrypted PDF files:

Yodot File Recovery application can rescue encrypted PDF files from various versions of Windows OS. Addition to encrypted PDF file, it has ability to restore lost Excel sheets, PPT files, Word files, compressed files, PST files and other 300 types of files along with erased files. By performing reliable file signature scan, user can retrieve files of required types easily and successfully. It can recover files from internal hard drive, memory card, pen drive, SSD or removable hard drive and many more. It is 100% virus free and do not change any content of files during recovery process. User can use this application to retrieve files from deleted or lost drives with FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, NTFS5 and ExFAT file system. This application is effective to get back encrypted files and folders from Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 operating systems.

Procedure to retrieve encrypted PDF files:

  • Download and install Yodot File Recovery software on Windows desktop
  • After installation, run the tool and follow onscreen instructions
  • Main window will display two options which are 'Deleted File Recovery' and 'Lost File Recovery'
  • Choose required option and proceed further
  • Mark on the drive from where you want to restore encrypted PDF files and click on 'Next'
  • Wait till the scanning process gets over and then choose PDF files which you want to retrieve
  • To easily navigate through recoverable files, it is suggested to utilize two view options that is 'Data View' and 'File Type View'
  • At last save recovered encrypted PDF files in preferred location or on any external storage device, but not on same drive

Important Tips:

  • Double check the encrypted PDF files before deleting them from your Windows system
  • Take backup of important files to overcome loss of encrypted PDF files from Windows PC

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