B Bwhiteks New member Local time 2:51 PM Messages 4 May 3, 2012 #1 Win 7 got serious virus, crashed and had to be restored to original settings. Anyone know a safe effective program for finding lost files? My Computer OSWin 7
Win 7 got serious virus, crashed and had to be restored to original settings. Anyone know a safe effective program for finding lost files?
koolkat77 New member Guru VIP Local time 1:51 AM Messages 14,164 May 4, 2012 #2 Recuva - Undelete, Unerase, File and Disk Recovery - Free Download My Computer Computer typePC/DesktopComputer Manufacturer/Model NumberSelf assembledOSWindows 10 Home 64BitCPUIntel Core i5 10400 @ 2.90GHzMotherboardIntel Corporation DG41WV (PROCESSOR)Memory8.00GB Single-Channel Unknown @ 1329MHz (16-20-20-38)Sound CardRealtek High Definition AudioMonitor(s) DisplaysDELL E170SScreen Resolution1280x1024 pixelsHard Drives931GB TOSHIBA DT01ACA100 (SATA) 238GB TEAM TM8PS7256G (SATA SSD)CaseNothing FancyCoolingFansKeyboardA4 Tech Co LTDMouseA4 Tech Co Ltd/LogitechInternet Speed25 Mbps
B Bwhiteks New member Thread Starter Local time 2:51 PM Messages 4 May 5, 2012 #3 I've seen this one but want to make sure it's safe. Have you used it? My Computer OSWin 7
Arc New member SF Team Local time 1:21 AM Messages 35,002 May 5, 2012 #4 Yes, recuva is completely safe. It is widely used, and I have used it many a times. Edit : You have performed a factory restore, and then trying to recover data ? Let us know if recuva fails . My Computer Computer typePC/DesktopComputer Manufacturer/Model NumberSelf AssembledOSMicrosoft Windows 10 Pro Insider Preview 64-bitCPUIntel(R) Core(TM) i3-4130 CPU @ 3.40GHzMotherboardGigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. B85M-D3HMemoryCorsair Vengence 4GB x2 (8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz)Graphics Card(s)2047MB GeForce GTS 450 (ZOTAC International)Sound CardOnboard (Realtek High Definition Audio)Monitor(s) DisplaysLG Flatron E2040TScreen Resolution1600x900Hard DrivesWestern Digital 1 TB Seagate 500 GBPSUCorsair VS550CaseCooler Master K380CoolingCooler Master Seidon 120V PlusKeyboardLogitech MK260rMouseLogitech MK260rInternet SpeedPMPL BroadbandAntivirusWindows Defender + MBAMBrowserFirefoxOther InfoDell Studio 15" Laptop
Yes, recuva is completely safe. It is widely used, and I have used it many a times. Edit : You have performed a factory restore, and then trying to recover data ? Let us know if recuva fails .
K karlsnooks New member Guru Gold Member VIP Local time 2:51 PM Messages 10,200 Location Austin, Texas May 5, 2012 #5 Another affirmation for Recuva. My Computer Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberToshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptopOSMS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bitCPUAMD A10-4600MMotherboardAMD Pumori (Socket FT1)Memory6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)Graphics Card(s)AMD Radeon HD 7660GSound CardHigh Definition Audio DeviceMonitor(s) DisplaysGeneric PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)Screen Resolution1600x900@60HzHard DrivesSSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA DeviceKeyboardStandard PS/2 KeyboardMouseHP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410Internet SpeedWhat the local pub, local coffee shop offers.Other InfoOptical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
B Bwhiteks New member Thread Starter Local time 2:51 PM Messages 4 May 6, 2012 #6 Thanks I'll give it a shot, haven't added anything but original settings since I restored it. My Computer OSWin 7
B Bwhiteks New member Thread Starter Local time 2:51 PM Messages 4 May 7, 2012 #7 Ran the program and it shows lots of files found but I seem to have a problem opening them and the "free" download has no instructions/help. Ideas? My Computer OSWin 7
Ran the program and it shows lots of files found but I seem to have a problem opening them and the "free" download has no instructions/help. Ideas?
K karlsnooks New member Guru Gold Member VIP Local time 2:51 PM Messages 10,200 Location Austin, Texas May 7, 2012 #8 google Recuva Help My Computer Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberToshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptopOSMS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bitCPUAMD A10-4600MMotherboardAMD Pumori (Socket FT1)Memory6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)Graphics Card(s)AMD Radeon HD 7660GSound CardHigh Definition Audio DeviceMonitor(s) DisplaysGeneric PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)Screen Resolution1600x900@60HzHard DrivesSSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA DeviceKeyboardStandard PS/2 KeyboardMouseHP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410Internet SpeedWhat the local pub, local coffee shop offers.Other InfoOptical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.