Take a UBCD4Windows disk with you, it has a lot of good stuff, i've used the undelete software from it with good results. In particular, Handy Recovery, Recuva & Restoration.
The UBCD and UBCD4windows should be in everyone's toolbox. Activ@ Undelete is also very good, but a bit pricy for 1 job. Can't remember if it was after a format or not, testdisk on the cd can be handy to recover the partition table with good results. But as always, YMMV. Another good disc to have is Hiren's Boot CD, and before anyone has a go about the legalities of it, I use the following guidlines: 1. If I need an application once or twice, don't care what the source is. 2. If I use it more than twice, I buy it. 3. If I use it once, but really like it, I'll buy it, within reasonable cost. I consider Hiren to be more full version evaluation without limits. All for home use and support of friends/family. If something's needed for %dayjob% and they won't purchase it, it doesn't get used. Regards Tony Patton Desktop Operations Cavan Ext 8078 Direct Dial 049 435 2878 email: [email protected] From: Steve Ens <[email protected]> To: "NT System Admin Issues" <[email protected]> Date: 25/08/2009 16:56 Subject: Undelete A friend of mine had her kids mess around with her computer. Her husband in all his wisdom (he has a PhD) wiped the drive with a format before she could remove her personal pictures (of the kids growing up). I will be attempting to recover those files and am wondering if anyone can suggest the ultimate DOS undelete tool. I have a couple in mind but want to be equipped with the best tools before I get started. Thanks Steve ==================================================================== http://www.quinn-insurance.com This e-mail is intended only for the addressee named above. The contents should not be copied nor disclosed to any other person. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the sender and do not necessarily represent those of QUINN-Insurance, unless otherwise specifically stated . As internet communications are not secure, QUINN-Insurance is not responsible for the contents of this message nor responsible for any change made to this message after it was sent by the original sender. Although virus scanning is used on all inbound and outbound e-mail, we advise you to carry out your own virus check before opening any attachment. We cannot accept liability for any damage sustained as a result of any software viruses. ==================================================================== QUINN-Life Direct Limited is regulated by the Financial Regulator. QUINN-Insurance Limited is regulated by the Financial Regulator and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for the conduct of UK business. ==================================================================== QUINN-Life Direct Limited is registered in Ireland, registration number 292374 and is a private company limited by shares. QUINN-Insurance Limited is registered in Ireland, registration number 240768 and is a private company limited by shares. Both companies have their head office at Dublin Road, Cavan, Co. Cavan. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
