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    Leading Data Recovery Software?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by pawn3d, Sep 26, 2009.

  1. pawn3d

    pawn3d Notebook Geek

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    What is the best application for recovering Word documents and PDF's?
    I'm not worried about the music and other media files.

    There's nothing wrong with the drive, the guy just reformatted over it.
     
    pawn3d, Sep 26, 2009
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  2. newsposter

    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    After formatting, was an os or any software installed?
     
    newsposter, Sep 27, 2009
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  3. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Good point.

    Also, quick format or the "thorough one".

    If it was a quick format and the drive has since not been used Recuva may (stress may, use at own risk) do the trick.
    (retrieve to another media)

    If it was a "normal thorough format" you'll possibly have to try some paid for recvovery software...
     
    DetlevCM, Sep 27, 2009
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  4. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    Agreed with Detlev above. After a drive format, your best bet would be consulting a paid recovery service.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Sep 27, 2009
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