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Hard Drive was NTFS, formated by kids FAT32. How do I get the data back?
Posted on 2007-11-15
I had Windows XP on my hp and one of the neighbors kids thought it would be cool to format the drive with some disk he had. It is now FAT32 and there is no OS on it. How can I get the data back. I have lost everything.
Please do not lecture me on having a good backup.
I want to hear about using software to recover everything. Even if the software is super advanced. I want to hear about it. Open Source programs would be great, but if I have to spend some money I will.
Please do not lecture me on having a good backup.
I want to hear about using software to recover everything. Even if the software is super advanced. I want to hear about it. Open Source programs would be great, but if I have to spend some money I will.
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Use getdataback (ntfs version) to scan the disk. If it then lists your data, register the utility to be able to copy the data off.
http://runtime.org
http://runtime.org
Depends on how it was formatted.
In any case, if Software like the above does not help, you will need to send it to a lab for $$.
http://www.ontrack.com
www.cddataguys.com
http://www.datasavers.com
Other SW solutions
Paid:
GetDataBack http://www.runtime.org/
FreeUndelete http://officerecovery.com/freeundelete/index.htm
Recovery My Files http://www.recovermyfiles.com/
Stellar http://www.stellarinfo.com/
Restorer 2000 http://www.bitmart.net/
Ontrack http://www.ontrack.com/
Easy Recovery http://www.ontrack.com/easyrecoveryprofessional/
Zero Assumption http://www.z-a-recovery.com/setup.exe
In any case, if Software like the above does not help, you will need to send it to a lab for $$.
http://www.ontrack.com
www.cddataguys.com
http://www.datasavers.com
Other SW solutions
Paid:
GetDataBack http://www.runtime.org/
FreeUndelete http://officerecovery.com/freeundelete/index.htm
Recovery My Files http://www.recovermyfiles.com/
Stellar http://www.stellarinfo.com/
Restorer 2000 http://www.bitmart.net/
Ontrack http://www.ontrack.com/
Easy Recovery http://www.ontrack.com/easyrecoveryprofessional/
Zero Assumption http://www.z-a-recovery.com/setup.exe
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