TestDisk

Data recovery utility for recovering lost partitions, repairing file systems, and collecting disk information for data recovery analysis

Features & Limitations

+	Partition Recovery	Recovers lost or deleted partitions on storage devices
+	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.

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