The primary rule of data recovery is to avoid modifying the source drive to prevent overwriting lost data. UFS Explorer adheres strictly to this principle through a "read-only" methodology. The software operates by accessing the storage device at a low level, analyzing the file system metadata, and reconstructing the file hierarchy in virtual memory. It does not attempt to "fix" the damaged file system on the drive itself; instead, it creates a safe virtual reconstruction, allowing users to copy recovered data to a separate destination. This approach maximizes the chances of a successful recovery, ensuring that the forensic integrity of the drive remains intact.
The software can directly decrypt volumes protected by BitLocker, LUKS, FileVault 2, and APFS encryption, provided the user has the password or recovery key. ufs explorer software