Pen Drive Data Recovery

[Snorvey]

I can't seem to access my pen drive.

I've tried 2 free software prgs such as PC Inspector File Recovery (no sucess) and Piriform Recuva ('unable to read boot sector').

A company called Dataquest will extract the info for £75 - which is ok, but I wondered if anyone here knows about these things and can suggest/recommend any alternatives?

Many thanks in advance


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[dmmsta]

Have you tried connecting it to a Linux OS?

[Snorvey]

Hi dmmsta

<i>Have you tried connecting it to a Linux OS? </i>

No I haven't. Apart from not knowing what that would do, I don't think I no anyone with a Linux OS.

But I'll ask around.

Cheers


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[stu]

You could download a free version to work within windows. Google Ubuntu.

[dmmsta]

Linux treats data differently to Windows, you may be lucky, and it just be Windows that can't read the pen drive...as Stu said, it's free, so I'd give it a go as a first option.

One of my guys mentioned some software he used for data recovery a couple of weeks back, but can't remember the name. I'll give him a shout and let you know (he's on his rest day after nights, so will report back once I get a response).

[Cavey]

Try Sandisk Rescue Pro as another alternative.......

[Epirb]

Tiny little program here: http://tinyurl.com/resterator which I have had unbelievable results with, deleted files from months ago come to light.

Let me know how it goes!

Cheesr, Epirb,

[Snorvey]

Hi Epirb

<i>Let me know how it goes! </i>

No joy Im afraid. It scanned the pen drive alright but there are no images on my drive - mainly PDF's and Excel docs. I'll keep that little utility tho - I'll guarantee it'll come in handy some day!

Cheers


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[Epirb]

I've used it for all sorts, not just pics.

It is my fail safe.........let me know if you find better!

Cheers!