Recover Files From Hidden Winmend Folder

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Recovering lost or missing Files From Hidden WinMend Folders is now a cakewalk. You can now easily retrieve the lost Winmend Folder by following the methods mentioned in this article.
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WinMend is a specialized software that is used to hide crucial and confidential files and folders from local Windows drive and various external storage devices to prevent the data from ending up in the wrong hands and getting misused.

At times, the files hidden using the Winmend folder hidden software can get permanently deleted or lost from your Windows system for the following reasons. 

  • Formatting the drive where you have saved the Winmend hidden folders
  • Deleting the local partitions
  • Deleting the hidden files by accidentally hitting the shift + delete keys or selecting all files and permanently deleting them.
  • Using third-party data erasing or Windows disk washers to get rid of files.
  • Upgrading to a newer version of Windows OS.
  • Antivirus tools might sometimes treat the hidden files as a potential threat to your system, permanently eliminating them.

If you are one of those whose Winmend folder was lost or deleted. Then, keep reading to find out the solutions to recover files from the hidden Winmend folder.

Note: Any file that is deleted or lost for whatever reason can be recovered safely. But the catch is you must choose the right solution and start the unhide Winmend hidden folders process as early as possible. Choosing inappropriate methods and unreliable tools, as well as delaying the data recovery process, can lead to the permanent loss of files and folders that were hidden using the Winmend Folder Hidden for Windows.

How to Recover Files From Hidden Winmend Folder?

Here are the three solutions that are guaranteed to help any Windows user recover deleted or lost files from the Winmend folder. The manual methods explained here might or might not work well for you because they demand certain prerequisites, such as having a backup saved on the Cloud or any external removable devices such as Hard Drives or Pen Drives, as well as knowing the Winmend application folder password to view the contents in the hidden folders.

But if you do not have those basic requirements, then you can use a specialized data recovery tool like Remo.

Method 1: Recover Files From Winmend Folder Hidden Using Remo File Recovery Software

Recovering files that are hidden is a different task altogether as compared to recovering deleted files, especially if you are an inexperienced user or you have never encountered data loss previously.

That is why we have specialized data recovery tools like the Remo File Recovery Tool.

Remo File Recovery Tool is your best bet for recovering missing or lost files from hidden Winmend folders. Our powerful scan algorithms delve deeper into the drive to find and retrieve more than 500 types of files with just a few simple clicks lost due to any reason.

Additionally, Remo has been rigorously tested to work on all Windows OS versions and all internal and external storage devices.

So what are you waiting for??? Download and try Remo Recover for free!!!

Steps to Recover WinMend Software Hidden Files Using Remo File Recovery Software

Step 1: Launch the Remo File Recovery tool and, select the drive from where you want to recover the hidden or missing Winmend folder and click on the Scan button to start the data recovery process.

select a location from where you want to recover deleted or lost hidden files from winmend folder

Step 2: Upon completing the Quick scan, the tool will start the Deep scan process, which dives deeper into the selected drive to recover all files and folders. Click on the Dynamic Recovery Tool to view the files that the tool has recovered.

click on the dynamic recovery view button to view the recovered files from the hidden winmend folders

Step 3: The tree view will display a list of all recovered files. Use the Filter option to find the Winmend folder hidden, which got lost quickly. You can also use the Advanced Filter option to sort files based on file status.

make use of advanced filter option to filter the recovered winmend folders from the selected drive

Step 4: Double-click on any recovered file to Preview it.

preview the recovered files from the hidden winmend folder on windows

Step 5: Select the file(s) you want to recover and select a location to save them.  

save the recovered winmend files

Many users have complained that after installing a newer version or after a virus attack. Their folders and files were not displayed in the Winmend application. If you are one of those users, we recommend reinstalling Winmend hidden folder software to regain access to unhide files.

Method 2: Uninstall and Reinstall Winmend Hide Folder Software to Unhide Hidden Files From Winmend Folder

Uninstalling and reinstalling the Winmend application is one of the best solutions to gain access to recover hidden files.

  1. Uninstall the Winmend Hidden Folders application from your Windows System.
  2. The next step is to install it on your computer or laptop from the Internet.
  3. The final step is to set it up again using the same credentials you used earlier.

Hopefully, you will be able to gain back access to unhide files.

Method 3: Restore backup Copies of Missing Winmend Files From Backups

If you have a habit of taking regular backups. Then we are sure you have also taken a backup of the confidential files which you have hidden.

We recommend you restore and use the backup in the unfortunate event of data loss.

All you need to do is copy and paste or drag and drop the files from the stored backup into your system, and you are good to go.

Or if you have saved some of your important files in the Cloud. You can refer to this article to find out how to recover files from Windows to know various ways of restoring files from a backup.

Conclusion

Here we end our comprehensive article on recovering deleted, lost, and missing files that were hidden using the Winmend application; we have shown you various ways you can use to restore deleted files using the Remo File Recovery application, Reinstalling the Winmend hidden folder application and reinstalling the hidden folder application to gain access to the lost files. 

I forgot the password for my WinMend Folder. Can I still recover my files?

If you have forgotten your WinMend password, it may prove difficult to recover files by conventional means. But if you do, please use professional data recovery software.

What are the common reasons for files becoming inaccessible in WinMend Folder?

The files in your WinMend Folder will become inaccessible in case

1. You forgot your password and now do not have access to the files.
2. Your WinMend folder has become corrupted.
3. There is some issue with WinMend Data Recovery Software.

Whatever the case may be, using Remo Recover Software you can still recover and access your files with ease.

Can I recover files from a WinMend folder on Mac?

WinMend Data Recovery Software by WinMend primarily is made for Windows only and cannot be used by Mac users without using Windows emulators on Mac. Doing this is not recommended as it can cause File corruption. It is better to use Remo Recover for Mac which is made for Mac and can help you recover your files.

About the Author: John Harris

With a decade of experience in data recovery, John Harris, Senior Editor at Remo Software, is your go-to specialist. His focus includes partition management, Windows solutions, and data troubleshooting, delivering insightful content that serves both users and search engines. John's expertise shines through in illuminating blog posts, untangling data loss intricacies across diverse storage platforms.…