: Capable of recovering compressed and encrypted files specifically on NTFS drives. Sector-Level Scan

Handy Recovery 5.5 Portable: Comprehensive Data Recovery on the Go

| Software | Strengths | Weaknesses | |----------|-----------|-------------| | | Free tier, simple interface | Less effective on formatted drives | | TestDisk & PhotoRec | Free, open-source, powerful signature carving | Command-line / steep learning curve | | EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Free | User-friendly, supports many formats | Free version limited to 2GB recovery | | R-Studio Emergency | Forensic-grade, network recovery | Expensive, not truly portable (requires bootable media) |