Q. Hey so I just installed Ubuntu but I lost some data that is CRUCIAL. I need it back I had Windows 7. What do I need?
A. Download Pandora Data Recovery software at www.download.com. It's rare free! But install and use it as soon as possible because the longer you wait, the lesser the chance you can recover your data as they will be overwritten.
How to prepare partition for clean install of Windows 7?
Q. I want to wipe the slate clean and install w7 ios instead of vista to hopefully speed the computer up. How should I format the partitions for this?
Local Disk C: is 105GB and Recovery D: is 6.58GB
I already saved files that I wanted and now I want to delete everything but I don't know what the settings for the new partitions should be.
Local Disk C: is 105GB and Recovery D: is 6.58GB
I already saved files that I wanted and now I want to delete everything but I don't know what the settings for the new partitions should be.
A. hey, you can use Windows built-in disk management to shrink c and create a new partition to install Windows 7. if you want do some other partitioning operations, such as wipe out all the data, move/merge/split partitions, you can use a free and more professional disk partitioning software, AOMEI Partition Assistant. It is easy to use, you can try it. http://www.disk-partition.com/free-partition-manager.html
How to prevent programs like "Get Data Back" from recovering some of my deleted files?
Q. Is CCleaner's wipe free space command enough to prevent programs like Get Data Back from recovering some deleted files? And if not, please tell me a program that will do this.
I'm using Windows 7 OS 64 BTW.
I'm using Windows 7 OS 64 BTW.
A. The best possible way to prevent the recovery of deleted files is to delete the files contents permanently from storage media by using some data wiping programs. There are many data wiping software available online and one of them is Unistal's Data Wipe which permanently erase your files from hard disk or any other media. You can find more information about this product at http://www.unistal.com/data-wipe.html
How can I retrieve data from my hard drive?
Q. I managed to spill iced tea all over my laptops keyboard the other day, but I pulled the battery out before anything short circuited. How can I get the data from my hard drive without turning the laptop on? Can I take out the hard drive and connect it to another computer? Thanks.
A. There are a couple of fairly easy methods but they require a certain degree of technical savy and the ability to follow instructions. This said--probably the easiest solution is the use a "Hard Drive Enclosure", Simply place the affected hard drive inside then connect to USB of another computer. This will allow the hard drive to be seen as a "mass storage device" and files can be accessed,
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Hard+Drive+Enclosure
If you are using Windows--you will need third party software although if you are willing to use a version of Linux--there will be no need to purchase special data recovery software. Puppy Linux is often used by Amateurs and Pros alike to retrieve data from hard drives. I will give the basic instructions and locations to accomplish this task.
#1. Acquire the ISO of Puppy Linux--Go here ----> http://www.puppylinux.com/
#2. After you have downloaded the file it has to be burned to a disc. I think Windows 7 can do this but XP and Vista will need a special program outside of the Installed CD burner. Below is a link to a Good Free Utility that will do such.
http://download.cnet.com/PowerISO/3000-2646_4-10439118.html?tag=dropDownForm;productListing;pop
#3. Once the Raw Image of Puppy is burned to a disc. You are ready to recover the data. However YOU WILL NEED TO ALLOW PUPPY LINUX TO BOOT YOUR COMPUTER. Most likely the computer is set to start from Hard Drive. You can manually change the Boot Order to allow it to start from CD/DVD Drive.
#4. While your computer is running Place Puppy Linux in the Optical(Disc) Drive then Restart..Select Start from Disc Drive in the Start Up Options(BIOS). Then Reboot a 2nd time. Puppy will Boot the Computer.
#5. Select "Drives" from Puppy's Desktop Options/Icons and it will display the connected Hard Drive. Double Click and you can begin copying files from it to a flash drive or other external source that is connected.
Good Luck.
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Hard+Drive+Enclosure
If you are using Windows--you will need third party software although if you are willing to use a version of Linux--there will be no need to purchase special data recovery software. Puppy Linux is often used by Amateurs and Pros alike to retrieve data from hard drives. I will give the basic instructions and locations to accomplish this task.
#1. Acquire the ISO of Puppy Linux--Go here ----> http://www.puppylinux.com/
#2. After you have downloaded the file it has to be burned to a disc. I think Windows 7 can do this but XP and Vista will need a special program outside of the Installed CD burner. Below is a link to a Good Free Utility that will do such.
http://download.cnet.com/PowerISO/3000-2646_4-10439118.html?tag=dropDownForm;productListing;pop
#3. Once the Raw Image of Puppy is burned to a disc. You are ready to recover the data. However YOU WILL NEED TO ALLOW PUPPY LINUX TO BOOT YOUR COMPUTER. Most likely the computer is set to start from Hard Drive. You can manually change the Boot Order to allow it to start from CD/DVD Drive.
#4. While your computer is running Place Puppy Linux in the Optical(Disc) Drive then Restart..Select Start from Disc Drive in the Start Up Options(BIOS). Then Reboot a 2nd time. Puppy will Boot the Computer.
#5. Select "Drives" from Puppy's Desktop Options/Icons and it will display the connected Hard Drive. Double Click and you can begin copying files from it to a flash drive or other external source that is connected.
Good Luck.
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