Re: Deleted file: How to retrieve

Galen wrote:

> I just accidentally deleted a video file that I need. I have no back
> up and
> the Recycle Bin does not show it. Is there any way to retrieve it?
> It was
> on my hard-drive. Is there another software package that I can use to
> retrieve it?
>
> Please help!

Do nothing further on the machine. When you delete a file, it is still
on your hard drive. However, if you continue to use the computer the
chances that the file will be overwritten (and become impossible to
retrieve) increase.

There are some freeware data recovery programs. I have not used them:

http://www.collina.us/files/REST2514.htm
http://www3.telus.net/mikebike/RESTORATION.html
PCInspector File Recovery -
http://www.pcinspector.de/file_recovery/welcome.htm
Recover and Restore Deleted Files (Line 36) -
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
File Saver Pro - Recover Deleted Files -
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
www.recovermyfiles.com

There is also professional data recovery software. It is quite
expensive. I use this one, which works very well:

Ontrack's EasyRecovery -
http://www.ontrack.com/Homepage.aspx?id=3&pagename=Software

And finally, there are professional data recovery firms. Their services
are expensive, but only you can decide what your data is worth:

DriveSavers - http://www.drivesavers.com
Seagate Data Recovery Services -
http://www.seagate.com/support/service/drs/services.html

Malke
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