file recovery systems

[carrbowl]

if one doesn't work, might another? Or do they all work pretty much the same?

[zebulus]

Recovery systems? Do you mean recovery software?

Give me some specifics, I may be able to help you out. (im an IT admin)

[carrbowl]

yes...I deleted a file on compact flash obviously by stupidity and would like it back. I tried PC Inspector File Recovery and it wouldn't recover it...so I'm currently trying another program. Wondering if there is any hope.

[zebulus]

Oh yeah, ive recovered files from flash memory many times.

Try this

Recuva - Undelete, Unerase, File and Disk Recovery - Free Download

If you arent using it already

[carrbowl]

ok..will try it next..thanks.

[andyz]

I believe some are more successful than others. If it was over-written, it may be impossible. I think a key was if it was used much after the deletion and if it was deleted or reformatted.

Good luck.

[zebulus]

Originally Posted by andyz

I believe some are more successful than others. If it was over-written, it may be impossible. I think a key was if it was used much after the deletion and if it was deleted or reformatted.

Good luck.

Not necessarily, nothing in a windows system is ever truly deleted. Thats why programs like DBAN have make many many writes to "delete" files, so it can bury it so far down that most software cant find it.

If it just happened recently, you should be fine. Run the Piriform Recuva and im pretty sure you should be able to get your file back.

[carrbowl]

mm...does it make a difference if I deleted them while the card was in the camera..?? Makes me crazy...I know better than to do that...and yet..."I do the things I know I shouldn't do!!!!!!!!!!' UGH!!!" Trying your method now. First two unsuccessful!!

[zebulus]

It shouldnt...try recuva and use the deep recover.

[carrbowl]

awesome...it didn't work at first, but did with deep recover...amazing how many it did recover!!! Some from several "reformats" ago!!! Thanks!!

[zebulus]

Originally Posted by carrbowl

awesome...it didn't work at first, but did with deep recover...amazing how many it did recover!!! Some from several "reformats" ago!!! Thanks!!

Not a problem, glad I could help.

Bill is in the mail (j/k)