Sometimes DiskGenius is included in utility bundles like "Eassos Recovery Bundle" or "Glary Utilities Pro." You can get a discounted rate when buying multiple tools together.
Run a "Full Scan" or "Deep Scan." For DMDE, select the drive, click "Open Volume," then use "All Found / Virtual Reconstruction."
Immediately stop writing new data to the hard drive, SD card, or USB drive where files were lost. Any new data may overwrite the sectors containing your lost files, making recovery impossible.
If the data is truly critical (e.g., a client’s financial database or family photos), consider:
A standard DiskGenius Professional license costs around $69.95 (for one PC, lifetime free updates). A technician license (for commercial use) is $139.90. They often run 20-30% off during Black Friday, Christmas, or Cyber Monday.