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MiniTool Power Data Recovery vs Windows File Recovery: catalog facts
MiniTool Power Data Recovery	Windows File Recovery
Freemium A free edition is available; a paid Pro version unlocks more.	Free Free from the Microsoft Store.
Windows	Windows, Command line
Preview of files before recovering them Deep sector-by-sector scan for lost partitions and formatted drives	Free first-party tool from Microsoft Covers photos, documents, videos and many other file types
Full capabilities require the paid Pro version Closed source	Command line only, with no graphical interface Windows 10 2004 or later only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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