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Unread 02-19-2009, 08:09 AM   #6
blue68f100
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Default Re: Recover deleted files?

Sadly it would be one file at a time. But I suspect some may be grouped (close) together. You will find that folders have a different maring than files. But should be the tables. Snap-tech since he does recovery work would be able to help you in how the Snaps storage works. It may be worth the time to contact him. One thing you don't want todo is use the server. Any activity can and will start over writing the files you deleted. Making recovery difficult. It will be similar to a windows structure, with only the 1st chr making it hidden. WinHex has a very powerful search feature. It is used for frensic work, So it can make a complete copy of the HD and you work on the copy preserving the original. This will allow you to see how the process is going to work. Keep notes so if it's something you want to try on the original HD you want be starting from scratch. It's been a couple of yrs now since I have used it, so I want be much help.

Spinrite has a recovery process, used to recover a HD incase of a format and/or damaged files, I have never used it directly. It automatly drops to it if it finds some corruption. But again, use a spare HD and make a clone of your original ones. Unless this is a last ditch effort.

Good luck, it will be a slow process.
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