When downloaded from the official Piriform (CCleaner) website, Recuva is completely safe. The installer is digitally signed, and the software does not contain viruses or malware. Be cautious about third-party download sites that may bundle extra software.
The initial scan is a Quick Scan. It looks for files marked as deleted in the Master File Table. If it fails, Recuva will suggest a . This mode looks for file headers and signatures, which is much more thorough but can take several hours depending on drive size. Understanding the Results
The v1.53 update improves support for Virtual Hard Drive images, allowing you to recover data from virtual machines.