Winfr Pro

Professional Graphical User Interface for Microsoft Windows File Recovery

Important

Beta Release: This is the first public release (v0.1.0-beta). While fully functional, please report any issues on the GitHub tracker.

[!NOTE] This application is built exclusively for Windows 10/11.

Winfr Pro is a high-performance, open-source GUI for the official Windows File Recovery command-line tool. Designed for power users and professionals, it transforms the complexity of CLI-based data recovery into a streamlined, "pro-aesthetic" experience without sacrificing technical control.

Tip

New to Winfr Pro? Check out the Comprehensive User Guide for detailed instructions on modes, filters, and advanced options.

✨ Features

• 🚀 Live Terminal Integration: Real-time sector-by-sector stream of the underlying winfr.exe engine logs (requires /v verbose flag).
• 🧠 Smart Filesystem Awareness: Automatically configures the optimal recovery mode (Segment vs. Signature) based on the drive's filesystem (NTFS, FAT, exFAT).
• ⚡ Pro-User Switches: Full access to Advanced Options including Verbose logging (/v), Signature Mode (/x), and Segment Mode (/r).
• 🏥 Disk Health integration: Integrated pre-scan checks to detect filesystem issues before attempting recovery.
• 🖤 Premium Dark Theme: A high-contrast, strictly dark user interface designed for focus and productivity.
• 📊 Adaptive Mode Selection: Intelligent logic that recommends and applies the best scan strategy for your hardware.

📥 Download & Installation

Option 1: Prebuilt Binaries (Recommended)

For most users, downloading the compiled .exe or .msi installer is the easiest way to get started.

1. Go to the Releases page.
2. Download the latest Winfr_Pro_x64_en-US.msi or the standalone .exe.
3. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

Option 2: Build from Source

If you are a developer and want to customize Winfr Pro, you can build it yourself.

Prerequisites:

• Windows 10/11
• Windows File Recovery: Ensure it's installed from the Microsoft Store.
• Rust & Node.js: Required for compilation.

Steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/kil0bit-kb/winfr-pro.git
   cd winfr-pro

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Run in development mode:

   npm run tauri dev

4. Build the production executable:

   npm run tauri build

🤝 Support the Project

Winfr Pro is free and open-source. If you find it useful, consider supporting the creator:

• Patreon: Support KB - kilObit
• YouTube: @kilObit

🗺️ Roadmap / Future Plans

We are constantly looking to improve Winfr Pro. Future milestones include:

• 🖼️ File Previews: View recovered images and text files directly within the app before saving.
• 💿 Virtual Drive Cloning: Clone a failing physical disk to a virtual image and perform recovery safely from the image.
• 📂 Advanced Selection UI: A more granular interface for selecting specific files and folders from the scan results.
• 📦 winget Distribution: Support for installing and updating Winfr Pro via winget install winfr-pro.
• 🔄 Auto-Update Check: Built-in notification system to alert users when a new version is available on GitHub.
• 🔍 Deep Pattern Search: Support for custom hex-based file signature scans.

⚖️ License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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Built with ❤️ by KB - kilObit