Hard Drive Recovery FAQs

We have been getting a lot of questions about the different types of hard drive recovery and what users can do when they have a data loss situation. There are two main types of hard drive or data loss problems users run into: Software Failure –... 

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Hard Drive Recovery and Remote Diagnostics… Old School gone retro…

When I first started writing hard drive recovery software, many, many, years ago Microsoft file systems were pretty straight forward.  It was a simple FAT, with some file entry tables scattered throughout the drive with a few key system components.  ... 

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My Files Have Disappeared

Recently I have had a situation where customers are calling to tell me that they have files that seem to have disappeared. After going through the usual questions, like are you sure you didn’t delete them, or maybe someone else deleted them? I will... 

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Recover It Now – Fast Data Recovery – Remote Services

Need fast data recovery? Recover It Now is DTI Data’s new remote and fast data recovery service that brings the hard drive repair lab to you! Recover It Now remote data recovery service is a no fix no fee service. That means you only pay us if we... 

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Recovering Folder Relationships Using DOS Clustering Design

    In my last installment I described what a file entry record would look like if it were in fact a cluster holding file entry data. I went over the fact that the first two entries of the folder cluster would be a period followed by ten spaces, and... 

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Using FAT32 File Entry Record For Recovering Folders Using Software Logic

  In my last installment I described the file entry record and its on-disk format.  I used a ‘C’ structure to denote the different fields of the record and defined which five are most important to us when trying to recover a FAT32 file... 

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DTI Data Recovery is pleased to announce that it’s most powerful data recovery software is now on sale for $49.99! Recover It All is professional data recovery software that has many features and a powerful scanning engine. Recover It All runs on... 

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Hard Drive Recovery Prices

One of the most asked questions is “how much does hard drive recovery cost”? It totally depends on the situation. To understand hard drive recovery prices, you have to understand the different types of services. When you have a problem with... 

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FAT32 Recover File Entry Table On-Disk Layout Using a C Structure

In my last installment Recovering FAT 32 With File System Markers, I offered a brief outline of a case that destroyed a FAT32 file systems major components. This was done by formatting the drive using an operating system that is not native to the file... 

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Recovering FAT32 with File Entry Record Data Only

External USB hard drive devices have been a real ‘boon’ for the hard drive recovery industry. From the fact that they dissipate heat poorly, they are susceptible to vibration, and your dog walking past your computer happily wagging its... 

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