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| pbj:
So, we had a brownout that corrupted a Windows XP hard drive. When plugged into a Windows 7 machine, I get the error that the file system is unknown and I need to format it. Shows up as "RAW" file system. I've tried numerous enclosures and data recovery software packages and haven't had much luck. Stellar Phoenix will find a bunch of the files, but it locks up during the scans, and you can't abort it partway through and recover what it's found until that point. Have any of you had any luck in situations like this? I'm contemplating doing a quick format to NTFS and attempting deleted file recovery. |
| vwalbridge:
I've had success with Recuva |
| knave:
you can always try a Linux live CD, There are a few out there that look like they might work. 2 Lists: http://lifehacker.com/5984707/five-best-system-rescue-discs https://opensource.com/life/15/2/five-specialized-linux-distributions-computer-repair |
| pbj:
Unfortunately, I haven't gotten anywhere with Recuva because of the RAW file system. That's what has me contemplating doing a quick format to NTFS. I'll give a couple of those Linux CD's a shot. |
| HaRuMaN:
I'd second linux. I've had luck there where other methods have failed. |
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