TestDisk
Data recovery utility for recovering lost partitions, repairing file systems, and collecting disk information for data recovery analysis
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| + | Partition Recovery | Recovers lost or deleted partitions on storage devices |
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| + | Filesystem Repair | Fixes corrupted filesystems, including NTFS, FAT, and ext and allows the system to recognize and access the data stored on the drive |
| + | Undelete Files | Restores accidentally deleted files |
| + | Boot Sector Repair | Repairs damaged boot sectors since damaged boot sectors can prevent the computer from booting |
| + | File Carving | Extracts files from fragmented or damaged disks |
| + | Low-Level Disk Analysis | Scans disks at a low level to identify issues |
| + | Bad Sector Detection | Locates and marks bad sectors. |
| + | MFT Recovery | Recovers Master File Table entries |
| - | Slow Scanning and Recovery | Scanning process can be time-consuming, sometimes taking more than 24 hours to complete. |
| - | Destructive Recovery | Performs direct disk operations in some cases, which can be risky if not used carefully. |
| - | Inability to Restore Data After Formatting | Once a partition is formatted, TestDisk cannot recover data from it. |
| - | No Signature Scanner | Lacks a signature scanner to identify specific file types. |
| - | Infrequent Updates | The software is rarely updated, potentially leading to compatibility issues with newer systems. |
System Requirements
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Ratings
4.085
| CNET | 4.55 based on 84 reviews |
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| TechRadar | 4.05 based on professional's opinion |
| TechSpot | 4.35 based on 27 reviews |
Developer
Written in
C, C++
Initial Release
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