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3.9. UNERASE Deleted Data

Use the scan or search procedures above to identify deleted files and folders and to inspect the contents to see if the data is worth recovering. Use the methods below to recover deleted files and folders.

Unerasing a deleted file

To unerase file (copy its content to another safe location) execute the Unerase command by one of the following methods:

  • Press [Ctrl]+[U] key combination
  • Press [F9] > File/Folder > UNERASE
  • A dialog box appears, similar to the figure below:

    Undelete files by UNERASER. Recovery To Dialog Box
  • Select a secure drive and folder where the restored file will be saved
  • Press [Enter] to begin the process.

After the recovery process is complete, verify the contents of recovered files and subfolders. In some cases, a file can not be restored completely because its contents or a part of it has been overwritten.

See also:

Restoring a deleted folder

 

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Content:

  1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
    1. Restoring Deleted Data
    2. Files Erased
    3. Partition Damage
    4. Steps to unerase Files and Folders
  2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
  3. USING Active@ UNERASER CONSOLE
    1. Starting Active@ UNERASER DOS console
    2. Starting Active@ UNERASER Windows console
    3. Command Bar Menu
    4. Performing a Drive Scan
    5. Performing a Device Scan
    6. Searching for Deleted Files and Folders
    7. Searching for Files by Name
    8. Using Hex/Text Viewer
    9. Unerasing a Deleted File
    10. Unerasing a Deleted Folder
    11. Creating a Disk Image
    12. Steps to create a Disk Image
    13. Checking Disk Image
    14. Working with Disk Image
    15. Long File Names Support
    16. Recovering Files with Long Names
  4. DATA RECOVERY TIPS
    1. Treat Recovery Area With Care
    2. Save Recovered Files Onto a Different Drive
    3. Load UNERASER to a Floppy
  5. PREPARING TO USE THE UTILITY
    1. Preparing a DOS-Bootable Floppy Disk
    2. Preparing a Bootable ISO CD-ROM Image
  6. USING COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS
    1. Overview of Command Line Parameters
  7. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS:
  8. HOW TO...

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