Where to store recovered data?

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chrisdo
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Where to store recovered data?

#1 Post by chrisdo »

I am working in Linux and analysing a 1Tb HD with contains some large deleted files. PhotoRec seems to find them but I have not enough space on the system PhotoRec runs on. Is it possible to store the undeleted files to an external USB-Drive?

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#3 Post by RANDY »

I have version 6.14 and I can't find option to change destination drive? Amy help would be appreciated. I want to save to external hard drive.
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Can't select external disk drive?

#4 Post by RANDY »

I am using version 6.14 and I can't find any option to switch destination folder to an external hard drive, and my C drive is very limited in available space. Is it possible to save recovered files to an external hard drive, and if so how?
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#5 Post by cgrenier »

When asked for the destination, use the left arrow key until you get a list with all your drives.

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#6 Post by RANDY »

Thanks CG,

I was able to locate my external hard drive and back up my data, but in the process my external hard drive crashed and would not boot. I have been able to locate two partitions on the hard drive after deep search, but they show up as structure: bad. and i cant seem to find a way to rebuild structure and it cant find backup copy. Both drives were listed as deleted originally i switched the nfts to primary bootable ant the fat16 to logical. I am not sure if that is correct. i am not sure if any of this makes sense. sorry.

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#7 Post by cgrenier »

If with this settings you have the "Structure Ok" message, feel free to write this partition table on next screen.

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Re: Where to store recovered data?

#8 Post by Yeloumen »

Hello,

I´m working on Win 7 64x Ultimate and I cant in PhotoRec change recovery directory. If I list with arrows keys, it´s still on C:\.
Can You help me with this?

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#9 Post by cgrenier »

If you press the left arrow key several times, PhotoRec should list all your drives.

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#10 Post by itskeane »

I want to save my recovered files on an external drive as well, but how can i tell what the name of the external harddrive is? It's name is "My Book" but i can't find that anywhere. I tried pressing the left arrow key several times and it does narrow it down, but i still can't tell which is which. Help?
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