Accidently Deleted Video File - Good FREE Recover Program?

[B_Cim]

So, this morning, while browsing through my files on my Sony Cybershot DSC-P150, I accidently deleted a video file. I would like to retrieve this file. Is there anyway that can be done? I've tried a few Recover software programs, but they all say I can't recover the files, becuase it's the trial version. Does anyone know a good FREE program to recover lost files?

Thanks,
Billy

[Photo-John]

I don't know of any free software that will work for this. I'd try a Google search for "file recovery." But if it's valuable enough to recover, and it might happen again, then maybe it's worthwhile to pay for the software. If you buy a pro lexar or SanDisk memory card, file recovery software is included. That's how I got mine. And I have used it a couple of times. One of those times made it worth the money and effort.

There's also a sticky thread about file recovery on the help Files forum. It's possible someone had listed a free program there: What if you lost your digital images?

[B_Cim]

I actually have a SanDisk memory card, should it have been included when I purchased the camera?

[Photo-John]

I actually have a SanDisk memory card, should it have been included when I purchased the camera?

Is it one of their pro cards? I think they're called "Extreme." I think it only comes with the pro cards, and possibly only recently. I know Lexar has been doing it for a long time but I think SanDisk may have just started. The card I just got came with a mini CD. The Lexar cards come with the software on the card, if I remember correctly.

[MaryV]

There are some freeware undelete tools such as NTFS Undelete, Recuva, PC Inspector, but as for me, such free programs have many disadvantages and restore files quite slowly. That's why I bought a special program called Advanced File Recovery, to avoid headaches. It recovers files quickly and efficiently.

[PWhite214]

Photo Rescue, http://www.datarescue.com/photorescue/, is only $99.00 USD. They offer a free trial.