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Recover HD???
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davidelnormal
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Reload Windows and all software and chalk it up to experience. Software for that job would be specialised and cost a few dollars. Not only that but even with the software, you need to be experienced at the job....Dave
There is an unformat command in MS-DOS v5.0 through v6.22, though I am not sure what exactly you had used to format the system, but if you have done nothing else and have access to this command in either DOS or under Win 9x, I'd say give it a shot or do as davidelnormal said...
Good luck!
I should also point out that if this was formatted using Win 9x or something newer, there is this warning to go with my suggestion:
"This program was designed to only be ran in MS-DOS versions 5.0 to 6.22. If you have upgraded to Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, or any other Operating system this command will not restore any information but may possibly cause additional issues with the Hard Drive."
You have been cautioned!
Good luck!
One last post. If you used Win 9x or something newer, you might try looking at the program:
Restorer2000 Data Recovery Software & Undelete Tool
What is it?
Restorer2000 is one of the most powerful and cost effective undelete and data recovery software available on the market. It allows to undelete files, unerase, unformat, restore and recover data from NTFS and FAT partitions even if they are damaged or deleted. It's quick and easy file recovery solution. Recover files with foreign-language filenames, long filenames, NTFS-compressed filenames, and alternative data streams such as Windows 2000 file information. SmartScan technology combined with the flexibility of adjusting parameters gives you full control over fast recovery procedure. Drive Image creation is very important and useful feature to recover data from drives with bad sectors. As long as your system's hardware is functional, award winning Restorer2000 product may be the only solution you need for all your data recovery and undelete needs. With Restorer2000 you can quickly and easily restore your data saving your time, money and resources.
Good luck!
Restorer2000 Data Recovery Software & Undelete Tool
What is it?
Restorer2000 is one of the most powerful and cost effective undelete and data recovery software available on the market. It allows to undelete files, unerase, unformat, restore and recover data from NTFS and FAT partitions even if they are damaged or deleted. It's quick and easy file recovery solution. Recover files with foreign-language filenames, long filenames, NTFS-compressed filenames, and alternative data streams such as Windows 2000 file information. SmartScan technology combined with the flexibility of adjusting parameters gives you full control over fast recovery procedure. Drive Image creation is very important and useful feature to recover data from drives with bad sectors. As long as your system's hardware is functional, award winning Restorer2000 product may be the only solution you need for all your data recovery and undelete needs. With Restorer2000 you can quickly and easily restore your data saving your time, money and resources.
Good luck!
Teamaker - if you searched the forums - did you notice any other recommendations (I can remember seeing several, not too expensive - $30-40 - apps that other members have had success with).
This is one of them
PS. surprised PC Inspector no good - lots of reported success on fat32 that hasn't been disturbed.
This is one of them
PS. surprised PC Inspector no good - lots of reported success on fat32 that hasn't been disturbed.
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I have tried several different recovery programs but none anywhere near as successful as the one that Wolluf has suggested with his link. File scavenger has a free download that will show you what would be recoverable. The free version, however, only recovers 32Kb of data. The full version is $39.
Is it worth it? How important is the data?
I offer this as a solution to my customers, with no guarantees. If they don't want to pay for it, and they caused the problem, then it can't be that important and I wouldn't spend any more time fretting over it.
Is it worth it? How important is the data?
I offer this as a solution to my customers, with no guarantees. If they don't want to pay for it, and they caused the problem, then it can't be that important and I wouldn't spend any more time fretting over it.
I was looking for something about a program mentioned in another thread and this screen turned up. I suspect most of this is "pay for"-don't know anything about any of it-just pass it on in case it's useful.
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