There are several benefits to using Recover My Files for data recovery:

Meanwhile, John had also heard about a "keygen software" that could generate a valid license key for Recover My Files. A keygen is a type of software that generates a product key or license key for a specific software application.

What were they stored on? (e.g., internal hard drive, external USB, SD card)

Using a keygen or a modified installation file (often called "softwarel" or cracks) poses severe threats to your digital environment:

To recover and save your files, you need a paid license for the full version of Recover My Files. The free version of the software is fully functional for scanning and previewing lost data, allowing you to confirm whether your files are recoverable before you spend any money. The paid license is required to save the recovered files to your computer.