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by spoidy23
11 Dec 2024, 05:40
Forum: File recovery
Topic: The "List" option does not appear on TestDisk for my HDD.
Replies: 10
Views: 37421

Re: The "List" option does not appear on TestDisk for my HDD.

Hello,
If the 'List' option in TestDisk isn’t showing, it might be because of the file system or partition type. To recover specific files without a full disk image, you can use PhotoRec. You can add your file type, like .DNM, by creating a custom signature. The TestDisk/PhotoRec guide has simple ...
by spoidy23
10 Dec 2024, 06:05
Forum: File undelete
Topic: Deleting or encrypting dead drive to send in for warranty
Replies: 5
Views: 25668

Re: Deleting or encrypting dead drive to send in for warranty

If TestDisk can't securely delete the data, you can try the 'dd' command as cgrenier explained to wipe the drive. Another simple option is to use tools like DBAN to make sure all the data is completely gone.
by spoidy23
09 Dec 2024, 07:20
Forum: File recovery
Topic: File recovery
Replies: 7
Views: 20701

Re: File recovery

Hi Tommy, good job cloning the drive with ddrescue! After that, you can try using TestDisk to check if it finds any partitions. If it does, you can copy the files to a safe drive. If not, you can try other recovery tools like R-Studio or EaseUS Data Recovery to see if they work better. Just make ...
by spoidy23
07 Dec 2024, 11:04
Forum: Filesystem repair
Topic: HFS back to FAT32
Replies: 4
Views: 17750

Re: HFS back to FAT32

Hello,
I wanted to ask if you tried using other data recovery tools alongside qphotorec, like Recuva or EaseUS, to see if they could help recover more of your folder structure or any lost data? I'd be interested to know if there were any better results with those.
by spoidy23
06 Dec 2024, 11:42
Forum: File recovery
Topic: Help removing files
Replies: 3
Views: 14435

Re: Help removing files

Hello Everyone,
If PhotoRec doesn’t require installation, does it leave any temporary files or logs behind after usage? I just want to make sure I clean everything properly from my system.

Thanks.

Spoidy.