what is the best way to recover a missing partition and files from my xp machine?
('d really like to learn how to use knoppix properly so i can work on systems where xp doesn't boot
wish to only use linux or free software (just added)
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I see that you are using LiveCD media (Knopix), then why don't you use UBCD (UltimateBootCD) since you intend to use it on Windows machines? This way you'll be in "familiar teritory" with UBCD (Windows environment). TestDisk is one of the many utilities included with UBCD.
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Yes, when launching utilities from some dvds you will have permission problems as you need ri be at root mode when launching the program. A lliveDVD/CD should work as it will allow you to enter super user mode when you boot from that media..ie get in a terminal and do su..
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M$Make sure you are running as root when booting off Knoppix DVD. sudo bash should make you root.
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See this webpage and scroll down for a list of free partition recovery tools.
http://www.thefreecountry.com/utilities/datarecovery.shtml
I recommend you check out reviews for each recovery tool before you decide which one to use.
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The only time I've tried to recover data from a repartitioned and reformatted drive and actually *got* something, I used this: DiskInternals Uneraser from http://www.ntfs-recovery.com/ ..they do have other recovery tools too.
The great thing about this software: You can download for free, try scanning the drive, and if it finds files to recover, only then do you need to pay for key to unlock the program and recover files. (So if it can't find anything, you're not out of pocket.)
Well, hope that helps.
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M$" Recover even when Windows doesn't recognize the drive-
GetDataBack can even recover your data when the drive is no longer recognized by Windows. It can likewise be used even if all directory information - not just the root directory- is missing. "
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I have to add, this cable :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812232002 comes in handy too .
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This is a(n) freeware solution(s)
Download website: http://www.pcinspector.de/Sites/file_recovery/info.htm?language=1
Operating systems: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
Features: File recovery for FAT 12/16/32 and NTFS file systems.
License: Freeware
Application: Windows
Restoration
Download website: http://www.download.com/Restoration/3000-2094_4-10322950.html
Features: File management for FAT 12/16/32 and NTFS file systems.
License: Freeware
Operating systems: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
Hand Recovery
Download website: http://www.handyrecovery.com/
Features: File management for system FAT 12/16/32, NTFS et NTFS5.
License: Freeware
Operating systems: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003
NTFS Undelete
Download website: http://ntfsundelete.com/
Operating systems: Windows 2000/XP
Features: File management for NTFS file system.
License: Freeware
Undelete Plus
Download website: http://undelete-plus.com/
Operating systems: Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP
Features: File management for FAT 12/16/32, NTFS removable media system
License: Freeware
SoftPerfect File Recovery
Operating systems: Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 2008
Download website: http://www.softperfect.com/products/filerecovery/
System File management: FAT 12/16/32, NTFS and NTFS5.
License: Freeware
Photorec&Testdisk
System file management: FAT 12/16/32, NTFS, NTFS5, ext2/ext3 (Linux), HFS+, XBox.
Download website: http://www.download.com/TestDisk-PhotoRec/3000-2248_4-10511775.html
Operating systems: All windows version, Linux, BSD, Solaris, MacOSX. (This application may also be run under DOS).
Instruction for application
To use the above illustrated software, you should select the right partition which is recognized automatically.
The files to be recovered are listed.
You should select the files to be recovered and choose path for saving. The recovered file should be saved in other partition than the one crashed.
These software main purpose is to recover your files under a crashed partition and is not intended to repair a damaged partition. However it may that the file you are trying to recover are corrupted making it impossible for recovery.
You can now recreate partition using other different methods for example using partition tools or even formatting.
The fastest way to recover data from a damaged partition is to recreate an image of the specific partition.
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M$Personal experience
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M$You can download the tool from here
http://www.download.com/FreeUndelete/3000-2242_4-53918.html?tag=mncol
www.download.com
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