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    NTFS Recovery

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by olyteddy, Oct 26, 2006.

  1. olyteddy

    olyteddy Notebook Deity

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    I have an external drive that shows up in Explorer, but can't be read (error message 'drive or directory corrupt'). Some of that $50 to $100 recovery software can read it but wants me to pay the $$$ to actually recover it. Any easy and no to low cost ideas out there???
     
    olyteddy, Oct 26, 2006
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  2. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Try a bootable Linux disc? It'll take a bit more work on your part, but you can probably recover with it.
     
    Pitabred, Oct 26, 2006
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  3. Ch28Kid

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    I personally think its wise to invest on a NTFS recovery software.

    I got this program call Restorer 2000 in 2001 and I've been using it since.

    If you think $50 - $100 for a recovery software is too expensive, then obviously the data is not that important to you.
     
    Ch28Kid, Oct 26, 2006
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  4. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I've used "Recover My Files"...$70...recovered 3.5 GB (2,437 files) worth of data with everything intact. I accidentally quick formated my data drives; never work on partitions when you're tired!

    Anyway, I've never regretted getting that software. Check it out.
     
    Greg, Oct 26, 2006
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  5. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Why should he pay if a free Linux disc will recover it for him? It's my primary tool, and I have recovered hundreds of gigs of data for people. You need to get off your high horse.
     
    Pitabred, Oct 27, 2006
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    The following free data recovery software may help. Good luck.

    PC Inspector File Recovery 3.0
    http://www.download.com/3000-2248-10118663.html
     
    cooler, Oct 27, 2006
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