Retrieve VCF Files on Windows System

VCF file, generally referred as vCard (electronic business card) is a standard digital file format for storing contact information in text format on various gadgets. These virtual contact file consist of name, phone number, email addresses, contact address, photograph, custom field and other information of a person. vCard is stored with .vcf file extension that supports transfer of contact information between address books.

These contact files can be easily attached to emails, instant messaging and to text messages in cell phones to exchange contact details from iPod, iPhone and Microsoft Outlook on computers. Similar to other text files, VCF files can also be lost in numerous ways.

How VCF files can get lost from storage devices?

Most frequently one loses VCF files due to accidental deletion. Many users while erasing unwanted files end up in deleting VCF files due to carelessness. In some other case, user may delete VCF file thinking that it isn’t required further. But later may find it necessary and hence face loss of vCards.

Also, while moving these VCF files from one device to other storage media on Windows system using Cut & Paste options. In this case, user may come across an issue like file disappeared after cut and paste. Occurrence of interruptions like sudden power surge, forceful system shutdown and many more leads to loss of VCF data. In many other cases formatting the storage media in which VCF files are saved, software conflicts, etc. can also lead to VCF file loss.

Necessary steps to bring back lost / deleted VCF files:

When you lose vCard files from storage devices like system hard disk, mobile phones, Tablets, iPod, etc. then stop using the device for further data storage. Because saving any new data on it may overwrite the memory space occupied by lost VCF contact space on the storage media. Next without any delay, make use of any reputed file recovery software such as Yodot File Recovery that can retrieve your erased / lost vCard files.

Salient features of VCF file recovery tool:

• Excellently in retrieves VCF files as well as file types like docx, xlsx, xml, html, exe, txt, ppt, pst, pdf, zip, rar and many more on Windows system
• Designed to recover lost / erased files from SD, CF, SDHC, mini SD, XQD, MMC, xD, etc. memory cards used on different gadgets
• Supports recovery of files and folders from drives formatted with FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, NTFS5, exFAT and ReFS file system
• It is the safest file recovery tool as it follows step-by-step read-only recovery process
• Capable of rescuing files from internal / external hard disk drives, USB drives, mobile phone, iPod, etc.
• Support to work on Windows operating systems like Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows 2003 and Windows 2008

Recovery steps to follow:

• Download Yodot File Recovery tool and install it on your Windows computer
• Follow the instructions to launch the product
• In the main screen click on “Deleted File Recovery” option to proceed
• Then the software detects and provides all logical and physical drives present on the system
• On clicking next, the tool triggers scanning process on the selected drive
• Status of recovery process will be shown in Progress bar
• Next, all recoverable files will be detected and provided in a list
• Make use of Data view / File type view options to have a glance at various recovered files
• Then, select your required files and proceed to save them
• Target the location to store recovered files and click on Save button

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