Retrieve data from computer?
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Yes it is possible, you need to find a programme that will recover data that you have deleted. I dont know any names, but look on Google for something like "file recovery".  However, stop using your computer right now.  The more you use it, the less likely it is that you will get those files back.\n\nDeleted files are not removed from your computer, the data space they take up is simply marked with an "over write" command.  Therefore, if you keep using your computer then you will may eventually lose your data, and it will be un-recoverable.
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You have to install special data recovery software. Go to Download.com and search for "recover deleted files." You'll get a list of programs to try for free. When you find the one that suits you, then buy it.
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If you really want it bad, and the Deleted Items bin has been emptied, try this:\n\nhttp://www.stompsoft.com/recoverlostdata2.html
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http://askcomputerexpert.ws43.com/download/\nhttp://softpedia.com/\nhttp://download.com/
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Contact your local Computer Guy, there are ways to get the disk and the data out of your laptop without powering it up.
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You can download a software from\nwww.softpedia.com\nIt will retreive your files back
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First off - if the problem is not mechanical but just that your computer can't read the drive i.e. the thing hic-cups and makes noises but doesn't let you get to the data, then there is a freeware program called PC Inspector File recovery. This works well and I have used it a few times.  If you enter http://www.pcinspector.de/file_recovery/UK/welcome.htm in the address bar that will take to their site. \nIf the drive is just dead and will not do a thing then I am afraid it will cost money to get back the data. One such company is called Ontrack & the tel. is 0800 243 996 \nGood luck!!!!!!
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There is a software that aids you in doing so .... you need to search for the same depending on your OS. Else you need to consuly a Data Recovery Specialist.\nSearch for File recovery Software\n\nCheck this site out...\nhttp://www.digitalfilerecovery.com/?gclid=CMvDoM6ThIUCFQ94SAodDTo15g
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If you want to find out, what you have in your computer, go to http://www.belarc.com They will go through your computer, and give you the results..It is free, and then you can print it out, you will have a record of everything, that is in your computer...
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You could however use a disk wipe program that would make it next to impossible to get data back.\nlink:\nhttp://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,22920-order,1-page,1-c,alldownloads/description.html\n\nI think that is the way you would want to go, the charity gets a complete  computer and you have a high level of security.\n\n\n\nThe only sure way to protect your data is to take out the drive.\nalmost all files after a normal format can be recovered with minimal effort.
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Sometimes utility programs can do a good job recovering the data.\n\nbad copy pro works well for me
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hey me again..the only way to do this that i know of is in DOS\nand its complicated\nall thats in those is info for system restore
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First you should check what are the files in good condition on your hard disk.\nconnect your hard disk having data to be recovered as a slave disk, (taking out the tiny plastic connector inserted above the pins behind the hard disk, and then connecting the hard disk to a slot available in the computer will automatically configure it as a slave disk) Then you have to see if it is recognized in the bios. If you are able to connect the hard disk as a slave disk, then you willl see C,D,E,F etc partitions on the computer. They are mixed. C belongs to one hard disk, and D to other. So you have to open the partition to identify which hard disk it belongs to)\n\nCheck all the partitions and then copy any data found immediately on cd/dvd. \n\nIf you do not find what you were looking for on the hard disk, the you can try it with a file recovery software.\nBelow is a link of free file recovery software. You have to install it on a different hard disk having windows, (Do not install the software/any software on the same hard disk that you want to recover data from. Installation of a new program will wipe out previous data present on the  hard disk)\nand \nInstructions of use are given in the help files with the programs.\nFree file recovery software PC Inspector\nhttp://download.pcinspector.de/pci_filerecovery.exe\n\nOnce you run the program to check for lost files on the disk you specify. \nYou will see a list of files on the screen. All the files will have lost their names, and given arbitrary names with numbers. You have to identify the file that you want to get back by its file extension. If you want to get back a photo, then look for files with extensions bmp,jpg/jpeg,tiff,gif etc. \nOnce you locate the file then you can click on it and press the appropriate button to retrieve it back to your desktop.\n\n(Read the help files provided with the pc-inspector program)
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depends on a number of things.......basically need more info about your computer
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Assuming it is/was on your harddrive, this should get you started: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=data+recovery  If not, you're out of luck.
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try http://www.gotomypc.com
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You might try "Start" click "Programs" go to "Accessories" and "System Tools" Look for "System Information" and click it. This give all of the information about your computer and systems.