Run PhotoRec from a flash drive or cd? Topic is solved

Using PhotoRec to recover lost data
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Arlee1
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Run PhotoRec from a flash drive or cd?

#1 Post by Arlee1 »

The computer I need to use this on is ancient. It is not connected to the internet so I cannot download directly. Can I download on another computer, copy the files onto a flash drive or cd, and run it from that?

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Re: Run PhotoRec from a flash drive or cd?

#2 Post by recuperation »

Yes. Lots of live linux edtions like Gparted already contain Testdisk.

Arlee1
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Re: Run PhotoRec from a flash drive or cd?

#3 Post by Arlee1 »

Recuperation, you have been so helpful. I can now download the program and hope for the best. Thank you!

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