How do I recover data from a hard disk?

There are a number of problems but the solutions tend to be similar. Basically if the drive isn't completely destroyed you can recover the data but the solutions also get increasingly expensive. That said you should be able to find a demo/evaluation copy of some data recovery software which will allow you to at least see if there is a file worth recovering although most have a size limit on the file they can recover.

Be smart and do backups or make this your motto:

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Real men don't do backups.
They just cry..

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Relevant threads:

HELP!! - recovering data after formatting the HD.

Real men don't make backup, they just cry. - recovering data after a HD error.

tales of woe:

lost files

Laugh at the loser!

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Relevant links:

Google directory

Restorer2000 Free DEMO 2.0

Active@ UNDELETE free download

File Scavenger

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(Added by: Emperor on Wed 27-Nov-2002)

(Edited by: Emperor on Mon 28-Apr-2003)