This is a common Windows issue it shows the drive as raw format for some reason
Linux programs do not have this issue...Knoppix will recover the data...then put the data on a NTFS hdd
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There are many recovery software that you can use to recover the data from your hard drive.
For instance, you can use the Easy Recovery Pro which is a complete data recovery, file repair and disk diagnostic tool.
EasyRecovery FileRepair, is supplemented by diagnostic tools such as advanced disk Ontrack Data Advisor and recovery features for high-performance data....it is expensive and used by the pros (@ $400 +) but they allow a free trial use
Some are a trial use then pay
I have not used the application below...it claims to be free
Free easy recovery software to recover lost files, free easyrecovery software download.
Evening , thanks for the quick response. I will take a look at all the info you have supplied. I might need a second person on this project, maybe a little more knowledgeable. LOL
Here are a few recommended by H2G for free
File Recovery: Recuva (free)
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TestDisk (free) ,
PC Inspector (free) ,
Unstoppable Copier (free)