Just because a file or folder is deleted doesn’t necessarily mean it’s gone forever. It may be possible to recover lost information using a data forensic recovery device, a clever piece of kit with a wide range of different uses.
How do they work?
Don't start panicking if you accidentally delete an important message, photo or document on your laptop. Some of your content may not be erased permanently but stored instead in a memory partition of the device. This means that it can potentially be recovered.
The tool to use in these situations is a data extraction or recovery device, such as this Data Forensic Recovery Stick. It’s a portable memory stick plugged into your laptop's USB drive. There’s no special software needed, as this device uses Plug & Play technology.
The Data Forensic Recovery Stick uses cluster-by-cluster forensic-grade algorithms to recover data from physical memory storage. In simple terms, it means that it can recover data from hard drives, USB drives, digital cameras, SD cards and many other storage devices. It searches for deleted files based on headers rather than extensions – which means you can still recover files even if the file name has been changed.
This user-friendly, crucial recovery tool can be used to restore:
- Microsoft Office documents, PDFs and Open Document files.
- Photos – including JPGs, BMPs, PNGs, TIFFs and more.
- MP3s and other audio and video files.
- All erased data from mass storage devices.
- Text messages and other messaging.
Uses of Data Recovery Devices
These devices can be used for much more than recovering accidentally deleted data. They can also give you access to data deleted on purpose.
Employers sometimes use them to discover who is leaking company information or watching inappropriate videos at work. Concerned parents can recover chat room logs to determine who is contacting their child and whether they are sending unsuitable material.
You can also use them to uncover the truth of an alleged affair, discovering whether your partner has been sending flirty messages to someone else. A data recovery device will find the evidence if you suspect someone in your house has been downloading adult material.
Forensic data recovery devices can be very handy when gathering evidence for a court case. For example, if you’re involved in a dispute with a tradesperson over pre-agreed works and need evidence of messages between the two of you. If they’ve been deleted, your USB recovery stick can restore them.
Lastly, you can use data forensic recovery devices to recover forgotten passwords. This means you’ll never be locked out of a device again.
Getting started with Forensic Data Devices
Using devices like the Data Forensic Recovery Stick couldn't be easier. You don’t need to be a private detective with special equipment, nor do you need any technical knowledge.
Plug the stick into the USB port of your device, and the software will load automatically. Choose the folder (or the SD card, USB stick or mass storage device) you want the device to search within and start the recovery process. It may take a while, but you’ll soon have a full list of deleted files. It really is that easy.