{"id":43078,"date":"2025-11-13T13:58:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T13:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/?p=43078"},"modified":"2026-01-13T03:23:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T03:23:00","slug":"recover-lost-dir-files-from-memory-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/recover-lost-dir-files-from-memory-card\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Recover LOST.DIR Files from Memory Card?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Accidentally deleted your LOST.DIR files and looking for quick solution? This happens with many users. Don’t worry!\u00a0We have good news: You can still recover LOST.DIR files from memory card. In this guide, we will cover simple and effective methods to recover files from memory card. So, read this complete article to find the easy solution.<\/p>\n

Let’s get started.<\/p>\n

Do you know? –<\/strong> When SD card is formatted, the format does not delete the files completely; it only erases the allocated files.<\/p>\n

Before we continue, we should first understand what LOST.DIR files are.<\/p>\n

LOST.DIR files are created by the Android OS in your memory card; they work like recycle bin on windows.<\/p>\n

Now move towards the recovery methods.<\/p>\n

How to Recover LOST.DIR Files from Memory Card Manually<\/h2>\n

Retrieve LOST.DIR files with windows built-in application Command Prompt to restore files from memory card.<\/p>\n

Steps to retrieve files from memory card –<\/p>\n

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  1. Click on start button and type command prompt.<\/li>\n
  2. Run CMD as an administration
    \n\"lost<\/li>\n
  3. Enter this below prompt
    \nattrib -h -r -s \/s \/d X:\\*.*<\/strong>
    \n\"lost<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Now wait for a few minutes, your files will be recovered.<\/p>\n

    Command prompt can be useful for recovering deleted files, but it can not restore overwritten or permanently removed files. In such case, you can use the next method.<\/p>\n

    How to Restore LOST.DIR Files from SD Card Professionally<\/h2>\n

    If the above methods do not work, using professional data recovery software is the best option for you. We recommend Advik Data Recovery Software<\/a><\/strong>. This tool gives better recovery results. The preview function helps you recover selected files. It can recover all the LOST.DIR files from your SD card in a few simple clicks. This wizard works with both deleted and lost files from any SD card.<\/p>\n

    Download the software and recover LOST.DIR files up-to 5 GB for absolutely FREE<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    Steps to Recover LOST.DIR Files from Memory Card<\/h3>\n

    Step 1.<\/strong> Connect your memory card with your PC using card reader or directly.<\/p>\n

    Step 2.<\/strong> Open the wizard and choose the recovery option.<\/p>\n

    \"Recover<\/p>\n

    Step 3.<\/strong> Select the SD Card and click NEXT<\/strong> to start scanning process.<\/p>\n

    \"Recover<\/p>\n

    Step 4.\u00a0<\/strong>Select LOST.DIR files click on SAVE<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    \"Recover<\/p>\n

    Step 4. <\/strong>Click OK<\/strong> to start restore files.<\/p>\n

    \"Recover<\/p>\n

    That’s it! By following a few simple steps, you can easily recover LOST.DIR files from memory card.<\/p>\n

    Benefits of Using Professional Tools.<\/h3>\n