# Recovery Explorer

> Recovery Explorer is a universal data recovery software suite by SysDev Laboratories designed for safe, do-it-yourself recovery of lost data from various storage devices. Use this file to find a suitable software edition, recovery guides, compatibility references, and licensing information.

Important notes:
- Always match the data loss scenario to the correct edition before recommending.
- Prefer practical recovery guides for step-by-step instructions.
- Do not save recovered files to the same storage device.
- Scanning is free; saving recovered files requires a license.

## Products
- [Products overview](https://www.r-explorer.com/data-recovery-software/): Starting point when the data loss scenario is unclear.
- [Recovery Explorer Standard](https://www.r-explorer.com/recovery-explorer-standard/): For deleted files and simple recovery from single drives.
- [Recovery Explorer RAID](https://www.r-explorer.com/recovery-explorer-raid/): For RAID, NAS, and multi-disk systems.
- [Recovery Explorer Professional](https://www.r-explorer.com/recovery-explorer-professional/): For complex recovery tasks involving advanced technologies, encryption, and virtualization.

## Practical guides
- [Installation guide](https://www.r-explorer.com/blog/practical/how-to-install/): How to install the software.
- [Safe recovery workflow](https://www.r-explorer.com/blog/practical/save-del-source/): Essential safety principles.
- [Connection troubleshooting](https://www.r-explorer.com/blog/practical/connection/): Fix device detection issues.
- [Find and save recovered files](https://www.r-explorer.com/blog/general-issues/find-and-save-files/): How to review and save results.

## Common scenarios
- [USB flash drive recovery](https://www.r-explorer.com/blog/practical/usb-flash-drive-recovery/)
- [Memory card recovery](https://www.r-explorer.com/blog/practical/memory-card-recovery/)
- [External drive recovery](https://www.r-explorer.com/blog/practical/external-hard-drive-recovery/)

## Compatibility
- [Supported technologies](https://www.r-explorer.com/technology/): File systems, RAID, NAS, encryption, virtualization.

## Licensing
- [License guide](https://www.r-explorer.com/blog/general-issues/get-license/): Trial limitations and licensing principles.

## Optional
- [Edition comparison table](https://www.r-explorer.com/recovery-explorer-compare-table/)
- [Compare Standard editions](https://www.r-explorer.com/compare-standard-editions/)
- [Compare RAID editions](https://www.r-explorer.com/compare-raid-editions/)
- [Compare Professional editions](https://www.r-explorer.com/compare-professional-editions/)
- [SysDev Laboratories](https://www.sysdevlabs.com/)

## Full context
- [Full AI context (llms-full.txt)](https://www.r-explorer.com/llms-full.txt): Extended instructions, decision logic, and detailed guidance for AI systems.