Boo hoo :'(

Carlos · Post 28 Jun 2007, 15:52

I've done some reading - is the information truly lost - or have the file references just been deleted - does reformating "write" content over existing data - are there programs to recover the information Manchild?

Some experts claim content must be written over or past content encryted to "mask" it - their are even opinions that a hard drive disc must be physically destroyed to prevent recovery.

manchild · Post 28 Jun 2007, 17:10

You're right - all the data can be collected from formatted HDD but I'm not sure about hardware/software it would require and the price of it.

Militia Est Vita · Post 28 Jun 2007, 17:25

From my experience in the past weeks I looked up in some data recovery shops and the prices are not very cheap. The cheapest recovery I found ran for $350 U.S.

As far as software to perform this operation I'm not sure but probably if you happen to know a good computer geek he might be able to recover the data since the HD has not been phisycally damaged as in my case.

Carlos · Post 28 Jun 2007, 17:33

Data recovery freeware - hope it may be value.

http://www.pcinspector.de/file_recovery/uk/welcome.htm

Good thing you taught me how to post links Manchild!

EDIT I was just reading through the testimonials - it not only can recover data from reformated hard disks but also memory sticks, UBS portable drives and cards.

Maybe it can help me find my eyeglasses in the morning

manchild · Post 29 Jun 2007, 10:25

Free and tested one http://www.download.com/Smart-Data-Reco ... ag=lst-0-1

I've recovered bookmarks

C/\D · Post 29 Jun 2007, 11:37

Oh, great. To celebrate this situation. You can send some links to us ??

vyselegend · Post 29 Jun 2007, 14:55

Yeah, porn ones especially!

manchild · Post 29 Jun 2007, 16:11

More free data recovery software here.

http://www.download.com/3120-20_4-0-1-0 ... lsize=&ca=

manchild · Post 30 Jun 2007, 12:42

Files recovered but corrupt

jddh1 · Post 01 Jul 2007, 21:44

I wonder if it helps recover "powder" from Ferrari's tank.

Carlos · Post 02 Jul 2007, 16:32

Manchild - I had hoped that you would recover your files intact - it is not only a personal loss for you - but a loss to f1technical. Your contributions to the site are such an important resource that you have generously shared with us all.