Q. I was wondering how I can permanently delete all my music files from my hard drive that I deleted deleted a long time ago because I don't listen to it anymore. I'm hoping it will speed everything up. I've deleted all my temp files from my hard drive, but that's all I know how to do.
A. If you deleted them a "long time ago," then most likely, they have been over-written by other data many times...probably enough not to be resurrectable. I am going to assume what you are getting at is that you have illegal music files and you want to destroy the evidence. Right?????
There are file wiping utilities, but since I suspect you are trying to cover something up that is illegal, I cannot tell you how to do it. However, you have the ability to go on line and do a little google search and find out for yourself how to wipe the hard disk completely clean without having any kind of possible recovery.
You will have to re-install the operating system to be sure they are really gone forever.
There are file wiping utilities, but since I suspect you are trying to cover something up that is illegal, I cannot tell you how to do it. However, you have the ability to go on line and do a little google search and find out for yourself how to wipe the hard disk completely clean without having any kind of possible recovery.
You will have to re-install the operating system to be sure they are really gone forever.
How can I retrive information safely off of a hard drive from a crashed computer?
Q. A Little while ago my Emachines T2642 crashed. Im only interested in knowing how to collect data from its undamaged hard drive. Please Help
A. The hard drive has the shortest life expectancy of all components, but when it inevitably fails it's always when you least expect it.
It's an inevitability, and it always happens when you're least prepared - the hard drive crash. Sure, you might notice it's taking a bit longer to boot, or there's an occasional click that just doesn't sound right, but it's still a surprise the day your computer fails to boot.
How do you get your data off that hard drive once it's no longer able to boot? Is it still possible? This depends on what exactly went wrong with your drive. It is safe to assume, however, that will the proper method, you will be able to retrieve at least part of your lost data.
Below are five different methods for getting documents, pictures, and other important files off a crashed hard drive.
1. Use an External Case
This method is the most simple available, and for many people it is also the solution they need. Simply purchase an external hard drive case that allows you to plug your hard drive into a computer with a standard USB cable. Remove the crashed hard drive from your computer and carefully insert it into the external case (make sure you ground yourself before touching it), then plug it into a different system and try to open the drive. There's a good chance you'll be able to navigate into your documents and other folders and copy them onto a different hard drive.
2. Use a LiveCD
Don't have access to a second computer for doing as you please? This method will be ideal, then. You'll need to get temporary access to a computer with Internet and a DVD burner. Download a Linux LiveCD - Damn Small Linux is the smallest, but also has issues mounting hard drives. The most simple for an average computer user would be Puppy Linux. It has a larger file size, but should recognize your drive.
Burn the Live CD ISO to a CD and insert it into your computer (the one with the crashed hard drive). Restart the computer and when it the computer logo appears, press F2 (or whatever key for your system) to enter BIOS. Change the boot sequence to CD first, Save and then Exit.
The Live CD will start, simply follow the directions on the screen--don't worry, nothing is being done to your hard drive. The OS will start, and you should see your hard drive mounted on the desktop--something like "60GB", etc. Plug in a second drive and copy and paste the folders over.
3. Data Recovery Software
Do the above solutions have your head spinning? If you want something a little less complicated, you may want to give recovery software a go. There are a number of different free recovery tools available, and you may be one of the lucky users who have success with the programs.
There are a large number of programs available, but the quality of each varies. A good place to start would be Data Disc Recovery--it's free, easy to use, and works on crashed drives (it can also retrieve deleted files and others). If one doesn't work, try a different one.
4. Freeze It
his method surprises many, but it actually does work (depending on what happened to the drive). The idea is that freezing it will constrict loose parts long enough for the drive to work properly. Make sure you have a computer ready to plug the drive into and an external case. Place the hard drive into a baggy, seal it tightly, and put it in the freezer overnight. The next day, remove it from the baggy and put it in the external drive case. Transfer the data from the drive before it warms too much and crashes again.
5. Get a Pro
If all else fails, you either have to accept that the data is gone or, if the data is really important, take the hard drive to a professional. It will be expensive, but there's a good chance a pro will be able to retrieve some of the data for you.
http://laptoplogic.com/resources/5-ways-to-retrieve-data-off-a-crashed-hard-drive
Retrieve Information on a crashed Hard Drive
http://recover-deleted-files-africa.blogspot.com/2009/03/retrieve-information-on-crashed-hard.html
Data Disc Recovery (Software)
Data Disc Recovery is a free hard drive recovery software made available by DAGsoft, it can efficiently scan and recover data from crashed hard disk data in FAT and NTFS format. Besides standard hard disk file recovery data, DDR can also:
* Recover data lost by âshift - deleteâ on FAT partitions
* Recover any data fragments from drive
* Search drive through many criterion
* Searching data directly on HDD, for example scanning free clusters in search for our file
Download Data Disc Recovery (version: 0.9.9.10)
PC Inspector File Recovery (Software)
PC Inspector file recovery is a hard drive data recovery software, if DDR failed in recovering your hard drive data, do give PC Inspector a try before you pay for a shareware, some of the key features of this free hard drive crash data recovery tool:
* Works even if the boot sector or FAT has been erased
* The free hard
It's an inevitability, and it always happens when you're least prepared - the hard drive crash. Sure, you might notice it's taking a bit longer to boot, or there's an occasional click that just doesn't sound right, but it's still a surprise the day your computer fails to boot.
How do you get your data off that hard drive once it's no longer able to boot? Is it still possible? This depends on what exactly went wrong with your drive. It is safe to assume, however, that will the proper method, you will be able to retrieve at least part of your lost data.
Below are five different methods for getting documents, pictures, and other important files off a crashed hard drive.
1. Use an External Case
This method is the most simple available, and for many people it is also the solution they need. Simply purchase an external hard drive case that allows you to plug your hard drive into a computer with a standard USB cable. Remove the crashed hard drive from your computer and carefully insert it into the external case (make sure you ground yourself before touching it), then plug it into a different system and try to open the drive. There's a good chance you'll be able to navigate into your documents and other folders and copy them onto a different hard drive.
2. Use a LiveCD
Don't have access to a second computer for doing as you please? This method will be ideal, then. You'll need to get temporary access to a computer with Internet and a DVD burner. Download a Linux LiveCD - Damn Small Linux is the smallest, but also has issues mounting hard drives. The most simple for an average computer user would be Puppy Linux. It has a larger file size, but should recognize your drive.
Burn the Live CD ISO to a CD and insert it into your computer (the one with the crashed hard drive). Restart the computer and when it the computer logo appears, press F2 (or whatever key for your system) to enter BIOS. Change the boot sequence to CD first, Save and then Exit.
The Live CD will start, simply follow the directions on the screen--don't worry, nothing is being done to your hard drive. The OS will start, and you should see your hard drive mounted on the desktop--something like "60GB", etc. Plug in a second drive and copy and paste the folders over.
3. Data Recovery Software
Do the above solutions have your head spinning? If you want something a little less complicated, you may want to give recovery software a go. There are a number of different free recovery tools available, and you may be one of the lucky users who have success with the programs.
There are a large number of programs available, but the quality of each varies. A good place to start would be Data Disc Recovery--it's free, easy to use, and works on crashed drives (it can also retrieve deleted files and others). If one doesn't work, try a different one.
4. Freeze It
his method surprises many, but it actually does work (depending on what happened to the drive). The idea is that freezing it will constrict loose parts long enough for the drive to work properly. Make sure you have a computer ready to plug the drive into and an external case. Place the hard drive into a baggy, seal it tightly, and put it in the freezer overnight. The next day, remove it from the baggy and put it in the external drive case. Transfer the data from the drive before it warms too much and crashes again.
5. Get a Pro
If all else fails, you either have to accept that the data is gone or, if the data is really important, take the hard drive to a professional. It will be expensive, but there's a good chance a pro will be able to retrieve some of the data for you.
http://laptoplogic.com/resources/5-ways-to-retrieve-data-off-a-crashed-hard-drive
Retrieve Information on a crashed Hard Drive
http://recover-deleted-files-africa.blogspot.com/2009/03/retrieve-information-on-crashed-hard.html
Data Disc Recovery (Software)
Data Disc Recovery is a free hard drive recovery software made available by DAGsoft, it can efficiently scan and recover data from crashed hard disk data in FAT and NTFS format. Besides standard hard disk file recovery data, DDR can also:
* Recover data lost by âshift - deleteâ on FAT partitions
* Recover any data fragments from drive
* Search drive through many criterion
* Searching data directly on HDD, for example scanning free clusters in search for our file
Download Data Disc Recovery (version: 0.9.9.10)
PC Inspector File Recovery (Software)
PC Inspector file recovery is a hard drive data recovery software, if DDR failed in recovering your hard drive data, do give PC Inspector a try before you pay for a shareware, some of the key features of this free hard drive crash data recovery tool:
* Works even if the boot sector or FAT has been erased
* The free hard
Where in Bangalore can I find a good data recovery place for an external Seagate hard drive?
Q. Need help recovering data from a corrupt drive and see if its fixable.
A. Search the newspapers for a good recovery agent in your locality. But, it will cost you upwards of Rs. 2000.
A simple solution is to get a good recovery tool & do it yourself.
I use File Scavenger & it does a fab job & more importantly, you can use it as many times as you want & also confidential data is not seen by anyone as it is when a recovery guy fixes your HDD.
A simple solution is to get a good recovery tool & do it yourself.
I use File Scavenger & it does a fab job & more importantly, you can use it as many times as you want & also confidential data is not seen by anyone as it is when a recovery guy fixes your HDD.
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