Yes, one can definitely recover files from crashed hard drive when the problem is due to logical reasons like file system corruption, unintentional formatting, or any other error created in software. One should use a good data recovery program such as Notchox that will scan the hard drive, find the files which can be recovered, and restore them including documents, pictures, video clips, etc. For effective results, one should not make use of the crashed hard drive anymore. It is better not to use the drive if it is physically damaged or produces strange sounds.