Does Windows 11/10 often remind you to install the latest updates, especially if you are a Windows Insider Fast Ring user? Reports indicate that some updates are prone to causing system crashes, freezes, or endless reboot loops. Of course, many other factors can also lead to system failures. A Windows crash is frustrating enough, but what's worse is that it often results in data loss. After a crash, you may find it impossible to access some of your files. Unfortunately, countless users have lost irreplaceable data due to Windows 11/10 system crashes—losses that are simply unaffordable.
It can be helpless when you lose important data due to a Windows 11/10 system crash, especially if those files are critical to you. Please don't worry—you can recover lost files using free data recovery software like Hasleo Data Recovery. Hasleo Data Recovery is a professional tool that can help you easily recover data from a crashed Windows system. This article explains how it works.
Download, install, and run Hasleo Data Recovery. On the main interface, you'll see several recovery options. Please select Deleted File Recovery mode to proceed.

Select the drive where you lost your files, then let the software scan it for recoverable data.

The software will display a list of found files. You can preview them by path or file type. Select the files you wish to recover, then click the "Recover" button to save them to your desired location.

Important Notes:
A: Yes, you can recover data from a crashed Windows 11/10 computer using data recovery software like Hasleo Data Recovery. The software can scan your hard drive from a working Windows environment or WinPE bootable disk and recover lost files even when Windows fails to boot.
A: Windows 11/10 can crash due to various reasons including failed Windows updates, driver conflicts, hardware issues, malware infections, registry corruption, and sudden power failures. These issues can cause system instability and lead to data inaccessibility or loss.
A: No, you don't need a working Windows system to recover your data. You can use Hasleo Data Recovery bootable disk to boot your computer and recover data directly from the crashed system. This is the most reliable method when Windows cannot boot.
A: If your BitLocker-encrypted drive crashed along with Windows, you should use Hasleo Data Recovery in BitLocker Data Recovery mode. You'll need your BitLocker password or 48-digit recovery key to decrypt and recover files from the encrypted drive.
A: To prevent data loss from Windows crashes, regularly back up your important files to an external drive or cloud storage, create system restore points before major updates, keep your system and antivirus software updated, and consider creating a Windows backup image using tools like Hasleo Backup Suite.