[Fixed] Windows File Recovery Stuck at 99%

Why does the error “Windows File Recovery stuck at 99%” occur?

Windows File Recovery is a command-line application designed by Microsoft. It is used to assist users to recover deleted/lost files from healthy/corrupted/formatted storage devices.

By inputting relevant commands, users could verify the source/target drive, file types, and scanning range. A recovery folder will be formed in the target drive in a few minutes, and files will be successfully recovered.

However, errors do occur. A bunch of users has reported receiving the error “Windows File Recovery failed to create destination folder”, while others have complained that Windows File Recovery not working – everything seemed OK until it got stuck at 99 percent.

It simply can't complete the scanning and processing. "Scanning disk: 99%" was displayed on the UI. Then why does Windows File Recovery stuck at 99%? Some factors are to blame.

• File size. If the data size of the source drive is too huge, scanning the entire drive may take longer.
• Low storage. Scanning and processing can be mistakenly interrupted if the destination drive does not have enough storage space.
• Software failure. If the Windows File Recovery app encounters some software issues, it can have problems finishing the scanning.
• Low performance. The performance of Windows File Recovery can be influenced if too many apps or utilities are running at the same time.

You still have an opportunity to save the situation, no matter what caused it. Rest assured, this essay is aimed at resolving the problem.

How to fix Windows File Recovery stuck at 99%？

If you find Windows File Recovery not working or you don't know how to use Windows File Recovery properly, don’t panic, to get everything back to normal, you could try these solutions below.

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• Solution 1. Cancel and retry
• Solution 2. Close other apps
• Solution3. Restart your computer
• Solution 4. Reinstall the Windows File Recovery app
• Solution 5. Restore deleted and missing files effortlessly via professional data recovery software

Solution 1. Cancel and retry

If the scanning and processing stuck at 99% for a long time, it is suggested to cancel it first. Tab on Ctrl+C to cancel it, and then retry the scanning by inputting the command again.

Try a second time to see if it can finish the scanning and processing. If it doesn’t work, keep going and try the next solution.

Solution 2. Close other apps

If there are too many apps or software running at the same time, your computer and utilities are prone to become sluggish.

When finding your computer gets slow using Windows File Recovery, try closing some apps, for example, some background programs. Do not let the unnecessary apps occupy and waste the “energy”.

Solution3. Restart your computer

If it still stops at 99%, maybe you could try to reboot your computer. A reboot can save settings and modifications you made to the system and start related services immediately.

By rebooting the computer, everything is reset, and the application can run normally again. Not only that, but it can also resolve certain hardware or driver issues, as well as the BSOD issue.

Solution 4. Reinstall the Windows File Recovery app

If there is something wrong with the Windows File Recovery app itself, you could reinstall it to fix this issue. Try to uninstall it first, and then download and install it.

Step 1. Go to the Start menu > locate Windows File Recovery. Or you could input Windows File Recovery in the search bar.

Step 2. Right-click on it > Uninstall. Wait for the related info to get deleted.

Step 3. Then go to Microsoft Store and get Windows File Recovery.

Solution 5. Restore deleted and missing files effortlessly via professional data recovery software

When using Windows File Recovery, you may find it difficult to avoid a command syntax misspelling or error. Then why not choose a professional Windows data rescue application?

MyRecover will be of great help. It is specially designed for Windows users who are using Windows OS 11, 10, 8, 7 SP1, and Server. 

Step 1. Install and run MyRecover > hover the mouse over the partition where data got lost > click Scan.

Step 2.  Scanning duration depends on how big is the data of your affected partition. But restoring files while scanning is feasible.

Step 3. Select the data you need > Recover x files.

Not only applies to healthy hard drives, but it can recover deleted files from corrupted hard drives as well.

Related suggestions

Data loss can be quite upsetting if you have no backups available. To enhance data security, some tips are ready for you.

• Close unnecessary background apps when implementing important operations.
• From time to time, clean up and free up storage space.
• Back up essential files on external storage devices or in the cloud before deleting them.
• Unless your computer is running low on storage, do not delete files/data from the Recycle Bin on purpose.

But don't worry too much, even if your files have been permanently erased, MyRecover can still help recover items deleted from Recycle Bin.

In this post, several feasible solutions to the “Windows File Recovery stuck at 99%” issue have been given in detail. In addition, you could also learn how to use Windows File Recovery properly to get back your files.

If you want to get rid of Windows File Recovery commands, you might as well try MyRecover.