ZIP File Recovery

A ZIP is a file format used to compress files and folders, which decreases the file size and saves memory on the hard disk. This compression method is one of the most convenient way of storing and organizing data on the computer. A ZIP file helps the users to compress one or more files which can be easily transmitted over the internet. There are many advantages of a ZIP file format like reducing the transmission time over the internet significantly, protecting sensitive and important data from viruses and malwares, and allowing users to send executable files (.exe), which are other blocked by Outlook email client.

Although these files are so very popular, ZIP file loss is a major problem among Windows users. Some of the common reasons for ZIP file loss are given below:

• Unintentionally deleting a ZIP file from the hard disk
• Deleting a ZIP file using “Shift+Delete” key combination due to which the files fails to get stored in the recycle bin
• Accidentally formatting a partition or a device containing the ZIP file
• Power failure when ZIP file in use
• Virus attack on the ZIP file
• Conversion of file system from FAT to NTFS resulting in ZIP file loss
• Improper removal of a USB device containing your ZIP file

If you are someone who has lost or deleted their zip files. Then you can try the solution mentioned below.

How to Recover ZIP Files?

It is certainly possible to recover your ZIP files by relying on a file recovery software. Yodot File Recovery Software is the right choice to recover ZIP file due to any above mentioned scenarios. The tool easily recovers compressed archive files of format ZIP, CAB, SIT, ARJ, ZOO, RPM, RAR and JAR. Not only archive files but also recovers other files such as music, pictures, documents, videos and many more. Apart from recovering files from the above mentioned scenario it also recovers files which were:

• Removed from Recycle bin
• Deleted and bypassed the Recycle bin
• File loss as a result of OS up gradation
• File deleted from any other storage device

Download the tool now and start the ZIP file recovery process.

Steps to Recover ZIP Files using the Yodot

1. First, Download and install Yodot File Recovery software to your computer (Not on the drive from where you are recovering from)

2. Open the software and stick to the main screen procedures

3. Use the "Deleted File Recovery" option to rescue your deleted ZIP files or choose "Lost File Recovery" option to recover lost or missing files.

4. The tool scans the whole computer and displays all the hard disk partitions and other connected drives, from where you can recover data.

5. Select the partition from where ZIP files are to be recovered.

6. The application scans again and displays all the recoverable ZIP files, Select the one which you would like to recover back and click on "Next" button.

7. You can also use raw search option to search for a specific file type.

8. Browse for the destination location to store your recovered ZIP files.

How to ZIP a file?

Select a file or folder which you want to ZIP-> Right click on the selected file-> Choose “send to” option from the menu-> Select “Compressed or Zipped Folder” from the secondary menu-> This will create a new Zipped folder with the same file name.