Windows Data Recovery Software

Folder is not accessible while working on Windows XP

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 05:40:00 +0000

While working with your computer, it is really frustrating to get error message that halts the process you are performing. One such error message is:

“folder is not accessible. Access is denied”

Where folder denotes the name of the inaccessible folder.

It appears when you try to open a folder in Windows XP based computer system. The error message leads to inaccessibility of the data in the folder resulting in the serious case of data loss. In such a case, you can recover your lost data from a backup. But in absence of an updated backup, you can still recover the data using Windows data recovery software.

The error defined above occurs when; the inaccessible folder in this context has been created on an NTFS file system volume of a previously installed Windows after which Windows XP is installed. You receive the error message even if you provide the correct user name and password. The reason for the error message is changed Security ID for the user which prohibits opening of the folder. Situation when you receive the error message even after using the exact user name and password is after performance of the following steps:

·Change the actual or target location of the My Document folder to a different folder before installing the Windows XP Professional

·Format the primary partition

·Install Windows XP Professional

To resolve the problem discussed in the preceding text, you have to turn off Simple File Sharing and avail the ownership of the folder by performing the following procedures:

·Turn off the Simple File Sharing in the following manner

·click 'Start' and then click 'My Computer'

·Select 'Tool' menu and click 'Folder Option and then 'View' tab

·Select 'Advanced Setting', clear the 'Use simple file sharing (Recommended)' check box and then click 'OK'

·Right click on the inaccessible folder and select 'Properties'

·Click the 'Security' tab and then click 'OK'

·Click on 'Advanced' and then click 'Owner' tab

·Select the 'Name' list and click on your user name

·Select 'Replace owner on sub containers and objects' check box

·Click 'OK'

·You would receive the message that reads:

1“You do not have permission to read the contents of directory Folder. Do you want to replace the directory permissions with permissions granting you Full Control?”

·All permissions will be replaced if you press Yes.”

·Click 'Yes'

·Click 'OK'

·Apply for the permission and security settings of the folder and its content

Even after you perform the above described procedures, you may be unable to recover from the problem. In such situation, you need Windows data recovery software, successfully recovers the data from the inaccessible folder. With this software all the recoverable files can be previewed. It also recovers Lost/Deleted Photos from hard drive, SD card, Memory card, external drive.

Rollback your lost captured moments by Photo Recovery Software

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:27:00 +0000

Sometimes we tend to delete a large number of data which you may think were not important but sometime later you realize that they should not have. Or sometimes, we cannot save the file due to hard drive is full and we delete some data to save the existing file. We deleted some pictures and videos of lesser importance which were preserved as memories in one way or another. But what if those memories are lost, how to get the pictures back, and the answer to this question is photo recovery software.

Photo Recovery Software allows users to recover lost and deleted photos; you can recover files from formatted drives with the file names. Data can be retrieved from the digital storage media like flash memory cards, USB drive like pen drive. Recover all lost or deleted images from any Windows-based operating system. The software allows the user to retrieve data from your computer too. It also retrieves the stored images in some other storage media.

Any type of error and corruption causing memory card unreadable is also tackled by picture recovery software. Most digital cameras do not clean photos from the storage medium when the images are deleted or formatted. If the digital storage device is corrupted and displays the message that the media is not formatted would you like to format, then lost picture recovery may be possible.

Stellar Photo recovery software can be purchased online. Demo version of digital photo recovery is also available online. With the restoration of advanced photo technology allows the user to retrieve these memories, even from corrupted memory cards which are not recognized by Windows. The software also has a very interesting feature where the user may at any time during the scanning stop the process and retrieve favorite photos

Process for recovering damaged data on external hard drive

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 30 May 2011 06:20:00 +0000

External hard disk usage each day has become the most popular in our daily lives. It provides flexibility and storage capacity for our needs. But the problem is also accompanying the moment is inseparable from their usefulness. Problem of data loss as a cause of hard drive failure is actually the most frustrating problem. A World of data recovery is quite a big mystery to most consumers and even some IT professionals. This is largely because hard drives are complex devices and technical details are not known. That is why we must prepare and get knowledgeable about the hardware of the external drive data recovery.

This knowledge will help a lot, both to avoid the possible loss of data, and manage the data loss problems correctly than our capacity as a user. We need to know first, what is the main reason for a problem of external hard drive. The main factor determining the cause of a problem with external hard drive is:

Hardware failure. This fact affects up to 44% to 78% of the problem hard drive. Technically, this may be due to overheating due to a poor ventilation system on the hard drive, and other physical damage:

Human error: This problem affects at least 26% of hard drive problem. Negligence by the user is a problem that we must avoid. Example of human error in hard disk crash, which is harmful particles accidentally, deleted a file system, etc.

If the external hard drive is suffering as a physical damage, such as accidentally deleting a system file, so that it can be solved much more easily. Sometimes you do not even have to be a technical expert to resolve this problem. External hard drive data recovery, corrective measures, how the problem can be done with any external hard drive data recovery software. But sometimes the scope is too large, the level of corruption is very high, or problems that have caused data loss is too much for the average user can manage, you may need to use a professional data recovery services.

External hard drive data recovery, needed to solve advanced problems (such as a physical error) may be sensitive to the activities that take a considerable amount of time and energy and a lot of technical skills to retrieve lost data in its original form. The process is usually done by professionals so that your hard drive data recovery is:

To analyze how bad the damage is caused by an external hard drive, and then if they can restore the data or not. If they can, will determine the method and tell you how much data loss can be recovered.

If the damage is caused by a faulty component, then replace it. But if it's beyond that, they must make a very low level of scan to work with hard disk sectors and try to locate the missing data, duplicate and regenerate the data exactly the same.

Should know what kind of problem you can manage and what kind of problem that can not. For a problem that can not handle, it is strongly recommended to use professional data recovery services to conduct an external hard drive data recovery. Because if the process is done incorrectly, this can lead to a worst case hard disk is damaged to the extent that cannot be repaired and the data on your hard drive lost forever.

When You Face Issues With Winload.exe in Windows Vista

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 11 May 2011 08:47:00 +0000

If you have been using Windows Operating System for quite sometime now, you must have found several types of disk arrays. You may have noticed Windows users making more than one hard disk partition. This is done to store data in a nice way to get the job becomes easier and organized. However, poor distribution of the disk lead to serious errors and in serious cases, your data may become inaccessible.To recover partition data you may employ various methods or seek an expert's help.

Such a situation where you have problems in Windows Vista can be

“File:\windows\system32\winload.exe
Status:0xc000000f
Info:The selected entry could not be loaded because the application is missing or corrupt”

Winload.exe is the OS boot loader and is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. It loads the OS kernel and device drivers at the Windows start-up. Any issue with winload.exe leads to problematic booting and your partition data becomes completely inaccessible.

Windows recovery software may help you in retrieving the lost or inaccessible data back. Before that, you may try some general trouble shoot methods to resolve the issues and make your system get going again.

You may follow these steps to fix the above mentioned issue -
• Boot the computer with Windows Vista CD
• Enter the Recovery Console
• In the command prompt run 'fixboot' and 'fixmbr'
• Restart the computer

Note: 'Fixboot' command writes a new partition boot sector to the system parition. 'Fixmbr' writes a new Master Boot Record to the hard disk drive, specified by you.

If the issue does not get fixed using the above mentioned resolution steps, you need to format the hard disk. This will erase all data from hard disk and you may need a data recovery software to recover data back.

Windows XP startup issues and the need for Windows Data Recovery

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:53:00 +0000

BIOS (Basic Input/output System) are a critical component of a Windows operating system. It is the first code to be executed when you start your Windows-based PC. It checks system hardware, ports etc. and then loads MBR (Master Boot Record) into the memory. MBR searches the active partition on your primary hard disk and passes control to that PBR (Partition Boot Record). Now, the PBR loads various system-specific boot files. These files are responsible for initializing and loading the rest of the OS. If any of these files gets corrupt, the system would become unbootable. As a consequence, you will lose all the precious data saved in your system. To overcome the problem, you need to go for Windows recovery through a reliable third-party utility.

For instance, when you start your Windows XP-based system, you may come across anyone of the following cases:

· The Start button or task-bar becomes invisible.

· A blue or black screen appears and the computer stops responding.

Cause:

One of the following reasons may be responsible for the above behavior-

· You have enabled 'Auto-hide the taskbar' option in the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box.

· Some settings of your user account may be corrupt.

· The 'Explorer.exe' fails to load during startup.

· Operating system boot files are damaged.

These circumstances would prevent you from accessing the valuable information stored in your system. To recover Windows files, you may use an updated backup. However, if the backup is unavailable, follow the below mentioned resolution steps

Resolution:

These steps may help you solve the problem-

· Disable the auto-hide option: In the 'Taskbar and Start Menu Properties' dialog box, under the 'Taskbar' tab, disable the 'Auto-hide the taskbar' option.

· Log on as a different user: Log in to your system using a different user account. If you do not encounter any problems, create a new account. Now apply the settings of the old user account to this account.

· Start computer in Safe Mode: If 'Explorer.exe' file fails to load, boot the system using the 'Safe Mode with Networking' option. Now, scan your PC using an anti-virus utility and install all the essential updates on your system by running Windows Update.

· Repair Windows XP: Repair Windows XP installation using the Windows XP bootable disc. Choose to repair the existing installation. All the Windows files will be replaced.

If the problem still persists, you should take help of efficient Windows recovery software. This software is capable of safely recovering all types of user data files in any situation of data loss.

Reasons behind DLL file corruption and the possible ways to perform Windows data recovery

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:50:00 +0000

DLL (or Dynamic link Library) files are the most important modules in a Windows operating system. They are developed by programmers in order to accomplish the re-usability of their code. This file contains functions that cannot be directly run, but are instead called by other programs. Multiple programs can access the functions of a DLL at the same time. If this critical component of Windows gets corrupt, your system will become unbootable causing you to lose all the vital data stored therein. To overcome this problem, you need to go for Windows recovery through a reliable third-party utility.

For instance, when you start your Windows 7-based PC, you may come across one of the following error messages:

“Problem in loading c:\windows\system32\msnhoqog.dll”

“Problem in loading c:\windows\system32\msdhgjpd.dll”

Cause:

The main reason behind this behavior is the corruption of DLL files or some DLL files may be missing from the system. This is primarily caused in any of the following situations-

· You have recently installed a new software that has removed a DLL file from your system. This file may be needed to run some other program.

· You have not properly installed the new application. As a result, some DLL files have become corrupt.

· The required DLL has got overwritten by the new program.

· Your PC is infected with a virus or malicious software.

Due to all the above reasons, you will not be able to boot your system and access your important data files stored on the system hard disk. In this situation, you can use a backup to recover Windows files. If the backup is unavailable follow the below given resolution steps.

Resolution:

To fix this problem and Windows data recovery, follow these steps-

· Try downloading the missing file from the Internet.

· Use the 'Safe Mode' option of Windows 7 to boot the system.

· Uninstall or remove all the recently installed software programs.

· Scan your PC using an anti-virus software.

If the problem still persists, you should take help of efficient Windows recovery software to recover all the lost or inaccessible data from the system. This software has a rich set of recovery features that can retrieve your data in all situations of data loss. Their comprehensible interface makes it easy for even a novice user to get acquainted with the software very easily.

Powerful hard drive recovery software, when all repair utilities fail to recover data

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:39:00 +0000

Hard drive of your laptop or desktop computer consists of several electromechanical components and any small problem with any of these components leads to the failure of the hard drive. But, sometimes, the hard drive does not have any physical injury and still it fails to work, resulting in the loss or inaccessibility of your valuable data. The reason can be anything, starting from an accidental system file deletion, virus/malware infection, file system corruption to operating system malfunction, any hardware/software contradiction etc. Under any of these instances of hard drive data loss, you can always take the help of any hard drive recovery software to recover your precious data back.

At times, while working with your Windows system, the operating system seems to be crashed. You try every possible measure to repair and restore it back, but in vein. Your hard drive fails to boot leaving all your data completely inaccessible. At that situation, if you run 'bootcfg /rebuild', it displays an error message. The error message may be read as below:

“Error: Failed to successfully scan disk for Windows Installations. This error may be caused by a corrupt file system.”

After that when you run 'chkdsk /p /r' or 'bootcfg /scan' it displays the same error message and the data remains inaccessible.

From the error message, it seems that the cause behind the problem may have been any serious file system corruption and you need to format and make a fresh partition. This process will erase all your data from the drive. Hence, you must check well and then only zero in that the issue is actually due to any files system corruption. In this context, you can try the following steps to repair the Windows and try to resolve the issue:

· Insert Windows installation disk and try to boot the system.

· To start the Windows Setup, press ENTER.

· Choose the Windows installation you need to repair and press R to begin the repairing process.

· The setup will try to copy necessary files and reboot. It may seem a clean installation, but the settings and applications will remain intact.

If the above process fails or the setup couldn't detect the Windows installation in your system, you are with no other option except a fresh partition and installation of OS. After that you can run any Windows recovery utility to get back your formatted data.

Windows Data Recovery is reliable data recovery software to recover your lost, deleted, formatted or inaccessible data back from any make/model of hard drive. You can free download this data recovery software and witness the credibility of the utility before purchasing the same.

Data Recovery is Possible in Case of Blue Error 0x00000001

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:04:00 +0000

Like every other technology computer too has to be updated several times. Whether the software or the hardware gets updated, it depends up on your requirements. At the end of the day the machine should perform well. However, at times you may find your computer to be working slow and rarely it may not function at all, in case of the Blue Screen of Death. These error messages occur for numerous reasons and cause a heavy dent on your valuable data. To recover Windows becomes the most important issue once these messages start occurring frequently. It becomes very irritating, as with times the error message becomes quite repetitive.

There are numerous error messages of this kind. One that is most common is

“0x00000001 “

This error message occurs mainly due to -

· Newly added hardware or software.

· Whenever a CD is inserted into the drive.

· Memory card may also trigger this error message

· RAM of higher magnitude (>2GB) may exceed the capacity of BIOS and motherboard resulting in this error message.

Whatever may be the reason, you want a quick solution to it. For resolution you may try these simple steps yourself -

· Check if the hardware you newly installed is compatible with the OS.

· All the software including those of the OS and of the third party software should be updated. If not, go for an update.

· Try to restore the system to a restore point. For this click on the Windows Start button and type “System Restore” into the Search field. Select a restore point to restore the system.

However, if the above mentioned steps do not show any favorable result then you need to format the hard disk. This leaves you in a complex situation as you may lose the data if you do not have the backup for it. Also, it is not always possible to keep a 100% backup of the data. You look for Windows recovery options. Some specialized company offer the best Windows partition recovery software that help you recover up to the complete data you lose during formatting.

Windows Recovery Software- Recover Files from RAW Recovery

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 06:07:00 +0000

The file system is the main component of any operating system. It is responsible for managing files and directories on the hard disk. It is very prone to failure and can do all the hard disk partitions invisible and inaccessible. At the same time, the computer may be unbootable and all the data are not available. When it was damaged, and file becomes RAW. In these cases, you should go for solutions Windows recovery to recover lost or inaccessible hard drive partition.

In a practical situation when you try to repair a raw disk with Chkdsk command-line tool. It complains that it is unable to perform the recovery of RAW files. It can give you the following error message:

"Type of file system is RAW.

CHKDSK is not available for RAW drives. "

The RAW hard drive partition that is formatted with the FAT (File Allocation Table) or NTFS (New Technology File System). RAW file is a system, if the file is executed, which is ultimately all the input / output system files need system file support. When I / O manager calls the active file system to mount a disk volume, the system of RAW file is always called last, supports all types of disk and tape media.

Once the file is corrupted, the file must be RAW and Windows does not recognize the file system RAW. Therefore, it cannot find the stored data and use it. This behavior must be taken seriously situations of loss of the partition and Windows recovery is to eliminate this problem.

The file system corruption can occur due to a number of reasons such as infection, improper system shutdown, power outages, without upgrading the operating system and so on. In such cases, come Windows Recovery Software to recover lost Windows partitions and stored data.

These programs are specifically designed to methodically analyze your entire hard drive using effective mechanisms to scan and recover lost partitions and data. With an interactive user interface and simple graphics, this software is very easy to use and does not require strong technical skills and advance knowledge. Windows Data Recovery Software cannot write anything on the hard drive because of read-only behavior.

Windows Data Recovery is the most complete solution for dealing efficiently partition loss scenarios. It will restore FAT32, VFAT, NTFS and NTFS5 partition files. To restore the raw partition, simply download the program called Stellar Phoenix Windows Data Recovery.

Windows Recovery Software - Restore Your Windows-formatted Files in Windows System

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:41:00 +0000

While formatting Windows, you can lose data. You must try the best way to recover data lost after formatting the Windows operating system. In general, when you format the hard drive is new, or when you try to install the operating system or when the system is corrupted or infected with the virus. Let me be clear: first, the recovery of lost data due to formatting the hard drive is still recoverable until new data is written in it. Second, the data lost due to one of the reasons may be recovered.

When you format a hard drive system files required for data storage is the responsibility of a hard disk. The file system creates data tables and other components necessary for data manipulation.

Is formatting necessary?

Operating system corruption, lack of the Windows boot files, the files infected by the virus, install new software, or if you want to upgrade the operating system has a few scenarios where you want your system to deal with issues. One way to do this is to reinstall the operating system or formatting the hard drive. If you are installing the system design after the same position, you can run into a loss of data. But the process can lead to format the drive if you accidentally select this option. This can cause loss of data on the hard drive. But as pointed out in advance by using Windows Recovery Software, you can download all the lost data.

Recover Lost Files When Formatting

You need good Windows data recovery software to recover data lost or damaged. Connect the hard drive from which data should be retrieved as a slave to another hard drive. Let this be a transmission system according to the primary hard drive. Install the Windows Recovery software priorities. Follow the step by step instructions to restore the lost data.

Do not restart the computer or install new software on the hard disk where you lost your data. This leads to a written record for the past, and cause data loss. At all times, use reliable Windows data recovery software to recover lost data. Estimate the demo, explore options, and analyze the comments on this product, contact the customer service of the software has some way to verify the reliability of software.

Overcoming partition corruption due to 'BAD_POOL_HEADER' error in Windows 7

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 07:22:00 +0000

Data security is the most important requisite of a reliable Windows operating system. Despite of having an updated version of Windows each time, we have become accustomed to receiving various BSODs ( Blue Screen Of Death) on our computer screens. These BSOD or STOP errors indicate serious start up problems that your computer might be facing. They are generally caused by driver problems, hard ware errors, outdated BIOS configuration, and corrupt start up files. In such cases, the computer freezes and reboots unexpectedly. In addition to losing all the unsaved partition data, sometimes it may render your system completely unbootable. In such circumstances, you should go for Windows recovery through a reliable third party utility.

For instance, when you start your Windows 7-based computer, you may come across the following STOP error message:

“BAD_POOL_HEADER”

Cause:

This error generally occurs due to an incorrect memory allocation by Windows 7. The possible reasons are-

· Bad system drivers

· NTFS file system may be corrupt

· Issue with any anti-virus program service

Corrupt NTFS file system will make all the partitions inaccessible. To restore or recover Windows partition data, you can use an updated backup. If your backup is not up-to-date, you should follow the below given steps.

Resolution:

These steps may help you resolve the issue-

· Boot the system using the 'Safe Mode' option and use the 'System Restore' feature to restore the system to a previous restore point.

· Install the latest Windows 7 service pack on your computer.

· You should get the latest drivers for any recently installed system hardware.

· Disable the Microsoft's indexing service as it might cause conflicts with the drivers.

If these resolution steps fail to solve your problem, you should take help of efficient Windows recovery software. This software can help you easily recover all the lost files, documents, emails, photos, music, videos etc. from the corrupt or inaccessible partitions. You can take advantage of their highly interactive user interface to quickly acquaint yourself with all the significant features of the software.

'Event ID 55' occurs due to damage in the hard drive partition or its file system

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:36:00 +0000

Is your Windows 7 based computer encountering 'Event ID 55' error message? Is the hard drive unreadable and unusable due to corrupt file system structure? This a pure case of data loss, thereby renders your system totally inaccessible. The factors that leads to such a situation can be listed as sluggish operating system, missing/corrupt system data structures, or hard drive logical structure errors. You find such erroneous condition generally in NTFS file system partitions that further results in serious partition loss situations. In such condition, if you have a proper backup, you can recover you data from the backup. But in absence of a proper backup, you need Windows data recovery software to recover the damaged hard drive partition and the lost data.

Such an error in the system is communicated through error messages that read:

“Event Type: Error

Event Source: NTFS

Event ID: 55

Description:

The file system structure on disk is corrupt and unusable. Please run the chkdsk utility on the volume ”

If you try to solve the problem by running Chkdsk.exe utility, the process gets interrupted in the half way. This further leads to un-usability of the hard drive resulting in severe data loss.

Causes of the occurrence of 'Event ID 55' in Microsoft Windows 7:

The above problem may occur if the Windows hard drive partition or its file system is damaged. The following reasons are the prime cause of the corruption:

· The Windows hard drive has damaged data structures

· Incomplete Input/Output requests, that are issued by file system to hard disk subsystem

Resolution:

In order to fix this problem, perform the following methods:

· Type chkntfs at command prompt. If you get another message “drive is dirty”, run chkdsk utility.

· Try to run the Chkdsk.exe utility manually so as to check integrity and consistency the Windows hard drive

· If the above processes fails, to make the drive functional you can format it and reinstall the operating system

However, reinstalling the operating system leads to wiping out of the data saved on in it. However, to successfully recover your lost data you can use Windows Recovery software. The application thoroughly scans the entire hard drive and recover lost data from the hard drive.

Stellar Phoenix Windows Data Recovery software that can recover the lost and damaged data resulting from the above described reasons. The software recovers lost/deleted data and also data lost due to formatting or corruption of partitions or storage media. It also recovers data from lost, formatted FAT, NTFS, and exFAT file systems.

How to perform Windows recovery in case of a missing kernel file

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:00:00 +0000

Windows operating system is the most commonly used operating system nowadays. Every year a new version of Windows is released that promises a better user experience and provides us with much more advanced features. But people still have problems while working with this operating system. Kernel, the most important component of Windows operating system may get corrupted or a kernel file may be missing from the system. This may make your system unbootable or even result in a system crash. In such situations, you may lose all the precious data stored in your system which may require you to go for Windows data recovery through any reliable third party utility.

For instance, when you start your Windows 2000 based system, you may come across anyone the following error messages on your screen:

“Windows could not start because of an error in the software ”

“Load needed DLL's for Kernel”

Cause:

Some missing program files of your Windows operating system may have caused the above error message.

This would render your system unbootable and may put you in a critical situation of data loss. Here, you can still recover Windows by using an updated backup. If the backup is missing, you need to follow the below mentioned resolution steps.

Resolution:

Try to upgrade your Windows through the Windows installation disc.

If you are unable to upgrade Windows, you should take help of a reliable Windows recovery software, These software provide us with several advanced options to easily recover the lost, deleted or accidentally formatted data from your system. They are compatible with the latest Windows operating systems, such as Windows 7, Vista, Server 2003, XP, and 2000.

Stellar Phoenix Windows Data Recovery is an recovery tool that can recover all kinds of Windows files from any situation of data loss. It recovers data lost or formatted FAT, NTFS, and exFAT file systems. It also enables you to recover files based on their file types.

Recovery of data from Windows Error

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 04:28:00 +0000

A Windows error message is not only a nuisance for the user but if it were to contain some data that is critical to the business or even some very dear multimedia files, your problems compound. Infact, you are more bothered about the safety of those files saved in the computer's hard drive than fixing the error. This situation calls for the use of Windows data recovery software that can recover the data from any kind of data loss. You still need to try and fix the error first and that involves understanding its cause and then trying out the resolution methods.

Symptom:

You try to log on to one of the domains of your Windows 2000 computer and receive the following message:-

“STOP: c000021a (Fatal System Error)”

Cause:

This is a problem in which the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of your computer has a length of exactly 200 bytes. When the logon process is initiated, one character more than 200 bytes is written which leads to heap corruption.

Resolution:

You need to install the latest service pack for Windows 2000 to fix this problem. There is another way of working around this problem. All you need to do is to make your domain name one character less. You can use the local administrator of your computer to do this as the particular domain is not accessible.

This particular error was caused by a bug in Windows which was fixed by the subsequent service pack. Since, it is not a very complicated process to work around this problem, you can rest assured about it. At times the problems become more complex and you need to implement some very complex procedures to fix it. In case your attempts at Windows recovery do not work out, you can always use software which can recover your data.

Third-party software for fixing the Windows errors make it very easy to recover data that are deleted, lost due to formatting or just been rendered inaccessible. You should select a reliable source for it, perhaps a software company in this field with years of experience.

Stellar Phoenix Windows Data Recovery software have proven to be very effective in its task. These software have rich and easy-to-grasp user interface which are very useful in extracting data from any kind of logical errors. The innovative features of disk imaging enable scanning of even bad sectors very efficiently.

Configuring a basic disk containing system partition to a dynamic disk may result in serious data loss

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 04:07:00 +0000

Dynamic disks are different from basic disks as they are configured or initialized specifically for dynamic storage of data. A dynamic disk uses Logical Disk Manager (or LDM) database which is 1MB in size to store information about all the dynamic volumes present on it. A dynamic disk supports different types of dynamic volumes, such as simple volume, spanned volume, mirrored volume, striped volume, and RAID 5 volume. But you may face serious cases of data loss on your system if you try to convert a basic disk containing a system partition to a dynamic disk and vice versa. In such situations, to recover back your lost inaccessible data, you should perform Windows data recovery through a third party utility.

For instance, you may come across the following error message after starting your Windows 2000 based computer:

“STOP: 0x0000007b (0xf881b84c,0xc0000034,0x00000000,0x00000000)
INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE

0xc00000034 STATUS_OBJECT_NAME_NOT_FOUND ”

Cause:

This error may be caused as a result of a mismatch between the primary disk group identity of the hard disk and the one that is stored in the registry. This can happen due to the following reasons-

You try to convert your basic disk that contains the system partition to a dynamic disk.
You try to install the hard disk in a different Windows 2000 based computer after removing it from your system.
You try importing your system hard disk to a dynamic disk group on a different Windows 2000 based computer.

This may make your system unbootable and render all the valuable data stored in your system inaccessible. Here, you need to have an updated backup in order to recover Windows. If the backup is missing, you should follow the below mentioned resolution steps.

Resolution:

In your system, try deleting the primary disk group registry key by using registry editor.

But modifying the registry incorrectly may lead to permanent data loss on your system. To prevent any such situation, you need to go for Windows recovery by taking help of a reliable recovery software. These software can recover Windows files from any scenario of data loss and are compatible with all the latest Windows operating systems, such as Windows 7, Vista, Server 2003, XP, and 2000.

Stellar Phoenix Windows Data Recovery is an advanced recovery software that recovers lost, deleted, or formatted data from FAT, NTFS, and exFAT file system based partitions. It also enables to save a particular scan information which can be later used to resume the recovery process.

How to recover Windows 7 data when a failed device update makes the system inaccessible

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:59:00 +0000

Windows 7 is the latest version of operating systems from the house of Microsoft. It has got various advanced features that help immensely in creating amazing user experience. It has handwriting recognition enabled, has got a distinct Media Center to facilitate all kinds of multimedia activities, the ClearType functionality, etc.

Having said that, there may occur some problems while updating a new device that may block you from access the system. You should use the Windows Recovery Environment to overcome such problems. However, if that does not happen then you should use a third-party Windows data recovery software to recover Windows files.

Let us consider a case in which you have installed a new device in your Windows 7 system. After that, you have restarted your system but it fails to start.

Cause:

There could be various causes responsible for this startup problem in Windows 7. these are:

There are compatibility issues with the new device or the its driver with other drivers on your computer.
There is some hardware-specific issue that has caused the startup problem.
The device driver that you have installed is damaged.

Resolution:

To resolve this problem, you should repair Windows 7 installation using Windows Recovery Environment. This can be done using the following steps:

Insert the Windows 7 installation disc in the disc drive, and restart the system.
Press any key when the 'Press any key' screen is displayed.
Select the language, time and currency, keyboard or input method, and click Next.
Click 'Repair your computer'.
Select the operating system that you want to repair in the 'System Recovery Options' dialog box.
Click Next.
Make the required changes in the Registry Editor.
Exit Registry Editor and restart the system.

If the system remains inaccessible even after performing these methods, then you should use a third-party Windows recovery software to recover the trapped data. With highly interactive user interface, these data recovery tools are able to recover Windows data without any hassles.

The best data recovery software that recovers Windows data from all instances of disk corruption of data loss is Stellar Phoenix Windows Data Recovery. With the ability to recover more than 185 different file types from various storage media such as hard drives, memory cards, iPods, USB drives, etc, this Windows data recovery software also recovers deleted emails from MS Outlook and Outlook Express. In addition, this software is compatible with Windows 7, Vista, Server 2003, XP, 2000, and NT4(SP6).

Recovering Windows files using third-party software after SYSTEM hive has damaged in Windows 2000

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:49:00 +0000

The Windows registry is a comprehensive database that stores all the configuration settings of your computer. It contains information about the low-level applications as well as for applications running on the platform.

All the registry information is stored in the SYSTEM hive, which is prone to corruption owing to several reasons like virus infections, power outages, etc. You should try to restore the registry file using the Windows Setup CD to recover Windows files. If the method does not succeed, then you should use a third-party Windows data recovery software to do the needful.

Let us assume a practical situation in which you are unable to start your Windows 2000 system. You may see the following error message in this regard:

“Windows 2000 could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:

\windows\system32\config\systemd”

Cause:

The most possible cause of this start up issue is that the SYSTEM hive of your computer is corrupt or missing

Resolution:

To resolve this situation, you should restore the SYSTEM hive using the Windows 2000 CD-ROM. To do this, you should perform the following steps:

Insert the Windows 2000 CD in the CD-ROM drive and start the computer.
Press R to repair the Windows installation when the 'Welcome to Setup' screen is displayed.
Press C to repair Windows installation in the Recovery Console.
Type the number of the Windows installation that corresponds to the one that you want to repair.
Rename the SYSTEM file as “System.old” in the “%SystemRoot%\System32\Config” folder by using following commands and pressing Enter after each command:
cd system32
cd config
ren system system.old
Copy the ' %SystemRoot%\Repair\System' file to '%SystemRoot%\System32\Config ' folder using the following commands and pressing Enter after each command:
cd..
cd..
cd repair
copy system %systemroot%\system32\config
Restart the system.

If you are still getting the similar problem even after performing these steps, then you need to reinstall Windows 2000 after backing up the data. Some third-party Windows data recovery utilities are there that can help you to recover Windows data. These data recovery tools are absolutely safe to use that do not damage the files while recovering them.

The most efficient data recovery software that recovers Windows files from FAT, NTFS, and exFAT file systems is Stellar Phoenix Windows Data Recovery. Recovering more than 185 different files from various storage media such as hard drives, external HDDs, pen drives, iPods, etc, this Windows data recovery tool is able to recover deleted emails from MS Outlook and Outlook Express. In addition, this Windows data recovery software is compatible with Windows 7, Vista, Server 2003, XP, 2000, and NT4(SP6) versions.

Windows Data Recovery if Pci.sys File Is Missing Or Corrupt

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 03:58:00 +0000

Windows is one of the most advanced and reliable GUI based operating system that can be used to perform various tasks. Even though it went through many faces of evolutions , the one thing that this powerful operating system cannot guarantee is that data will not be lost. That is why, it is recommended that users must maintain backup to be able to perform Windows data recovery. Otherwise, in such a situation, they have to opt for powerful software to perform the task. Let us take an example to understand this better.

On trying to start your Windows 2000 computer system, you get an error message similar to the following:

File is missing or corrupt: C:\Winnt\System32\Drivers\Pci.sys

Reason:

This error message occurs in case the Pci.sys file is unavailable or corrupt.

Troubleshooting:

The following measures may help you troubleshoot the problem:

1^st Method: Restore Pci.sys file using the Recovery Console in MS Windows. In the Console, you will need to expand Pci.sy_ to \%SystemRoot%\System32\Drivers folder on the hard disk. Pci.sy_ is in the I386 folder of the CD of Windows 2000 CD.

To start the Console, insert the CD in the drive and restart computer.
On the 'Welcome to Setup' page, press R (followed by Enter) to repair.
Next press C (followed by Enter) to Enter the Recovery Console.
Type the number corresponding to the 2000 installation that needs to be repaired (followed by Enter).
Enter the password when prompted.
In the Console, type map (followed by Enter). Make a note of the drive letter assigned to the CD drive.
Once done, type the command followed by Enter:

expand X:\i386\pci.sy_ c:\winnt\system32\drivers /y

where, X refers to CD drive letter,

C refers to Windows drive,

winnt is the folder in which Windows is installed,

Also, there is a space before c:

You should get following error message

pci.sys

1 file(s) expanded.

Once the same is done, you can quit the Console by typing exit.
Restart Windows normally.

2^nd Method: In case the above method doesn't start the system normally, there is a possibility that some additional files are missing or corrupt. So to replace them, perform an in-place upgrade, by

Inserting the installation CD in the drive, and restarting the computer.
Install Windows 2000, by pressing Enter on first option screen, and click 'Accept' on the License Agreement.
After this, the Setup detects installation and when it prompts you to repair, press R.

3^rd Method: But in case the setup refuses to detect Windows installation, then you will need to reinstall the operating system. But, since this procedure removes all the data saved in that partition, you will have to recover partition data using the most recent backup. But, in the absence of a backup, you will have to perform Windows data recovery using appropriate software.

Remove personal data before retiring you old PC

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:27:00 +0000

If you're planning to replace, sell, or retire your old computer, it's very important to eradicate your personal data stored on its hard drive before unplugging it for the last time.

You should always remember that even though you manually delete computer files, an identity thief might still be able to recover them, possibly putting you or your family at risk.

Files you should remove before you donate or sell your computer:

E-mail contacts
messages
All documents
All files in the operating system recycle bin or trash folder
Internet files
All non-transferable software (most software is transferable if you have the original disks and product key)

Options for removing files from your computer:

Remove the files yourself at home using disk-cleaning software. On Windows 7 and Windows Vista you can clean up files with Disk Cleanup. If you have any sensitive files on your computer, you can also use a third-party application. To find software that works with your version of Windows, visit Bing and search for "file shredder" or "secure file deletion."
Call the computer manufacturer's technical services department and ask how to delete personal files (your computer might need to be under warranty for this service).
Take your hard drive to a local reputable computer supplier to have them safely overwrite your files.

Once you've cleaned the personal data from your old computer (and you don't plan to or are unable to sell it), what should you do with it? Consider donating or recycling.

Donate

If your unwanted computer still works, donating it is probably the best way to go, and doing so will help keep toxins such as lead, mercury, and other electronic byproducts out of the environment.

Each computer dumped in a landfill is a missed opportunity to provide a computer for others to use through a nonprofit or school-based refurbisher.

In addition, depending on the current market value of your donated computer, you might be able to deduct its value from your taxes (refer to current federal and local tax laws for more information).

Recycle

If your computer is an older model (five years is typically the maximum for donating), doesn't work, or donating isn't otherwise an option, you can dispose of it responsibly with the help of a qualified recycler near you, such as those found on the National Center for Electronics Recycling.

For any windows data recovery issue visit: http://www.stellarwindowsdatarecovery.com/

Backup and Restore Windows 7 Data

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:15:00 +0000

Backup and Restore—improved for Windows 7—creates safety copies of your most important files, so if you lose something, it won't be lost forever.

Let Windows choose what to back up, or pick individual folders, libraries Easily find the files you're looking for and manage them as if they were in one location—even when they're in different folders or on several PCs. or drives. Windows can back up files on whatever schedule you choose. Just set it and forget it. In Windows 7, you can back up files to another drive, your network, or a DVD. Backup and Restore for your personal PC and attached DVD or external hard drives comes with all editions of Windows.

To back up Windows files

Open Backup and Restore by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking Backup and Restore.
Do one of the following:
- If you've never used Windows Backup before, click Set up backup, and then follow the steps in the wizard. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
- If you've created a backup before, you can wait for your regularly scheduled backup to occur, or you can manually create a new backup by clicking Back up now. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Notes

We recommend that you don't back up your files to the same hard disk that Windows is installed on.
Always store media used for backups (external hard disks, DVDs, or CDs) in a secure place to prevent unauthorized people from having access to your files—we recommend a fireproof location separate from your computer. You might also consider encrypting the data on your backup.

To create a new, full backup

After you create your first backup, Windows Backup will add new or changed information to your subsequent backups. If you're saving your backups on a hard drive or network location, Windows Backup will create a new, full backup for you automatically when needed. If you're saving your backups on CDs or DVDs and can't find an existing backup disc, or if you want to create a new backup of all of the files on your computer, you can create a full backup. Here's how to create a full backup:

Open Backup and Restore by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking Backup and Restore.
In the left pane, click Create new, full backup.
You will only see this option if your backup is being saved on CDs or DVDs.

To set up a backup after upgrading from a previous version of Windows

After you upgrade Windows, you will need to set up Windows Backup, even if you had a scheduled backup in the previous version of Windows. This is because there are several changes to the backup program. Instead of selecting file types to back up, you can have Windows back up data files saved in libraries, on the desktop, and in default Windows folders, or you can choose specific libraries and folders to be backed up. You can also create a system image of your computer. For more information, see How does Windows choose which files to back up?

To set up your backup, follow these steps:

Open Backup and Restore by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking Backup and Restore.
Click Set up backup, and then follow the steps in the wizard. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Resource: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Back-up-your-files

If you have a proper backup of your data then a Windows data recovery software can be used effectively to recover your data completely.

Safety tips for using a public computer

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:02:00 +0000

Public computers in libraries, Internet cafes, airports, and copy shops can be safe if you follow a few simple rules when you use them.

Read these tips to help keep your work, personal, or financial information private.

1. Don't save your logon information

Always log out of Web sites by clicking "log out" on the site. It's not enough to simply close the browser window or type in another address.

Many programs (especially social networking Web sites, Web mail, and instant messenger programs) include automatic login features that will save your user name and password. Disable this option so no one can log in as you.

2. Don't leave the computer unattended with sensitive information on the screen

If you have to leave the public computer, log out of all programs and close all windows that might display sensitive information.

3. Erase your tracks

Internet Explorer 8 offers InPrivate browsing that leaves no trace of specific Web activity. For more information, see Browse privately.

Internet Explorer also keeps a record of your passwords and every page you visit, even after you've closed them and logged out.

Disable the feature that stores passwords

Before you go to the Web, turn off the Internet Explorer feature that "remembers" your passwords.

In Internet Explorer, click Tools, and then click Internet Options.
Click the Content tab, and then click Settings, next to AutoComplete.
Click to clear both check boxes having to do with passwords.

Delete your temporary Internet files and your history

When you finish your use of a public computer, you can help protect your private information by deleting your temporary Internet files. For information on how to delete temporary Internet files on Internet Explorer 7 and Internet Explorer 8, see Delete temporary Internet files.

4. Watch for over-the-shoulder snoops

When you use a public computer, be on the look out for thieves who look over your shoulder or watch as you enter sensitive passwords to collect your information.

5. Don't enter sensitive information into a public computer

These measures provide some protection against casual hackers who use a public computer after you have.

But keep in mind that an industrious thief might have installed sophisticated software on the public computer that records every keystroke and then e-mails that information back to the thief.

Then it doesn't matter if you haven't saved your information or if you've erased your tracks. They still have access to this information.

If you really want to be safe, avoid typing your credit card number or any other financial or otherwise sensitive information into any public computer.

Resource: http://www.microsoft.com/protect/mobile/public/publicpc.aspx

We suggest the above tips for securing a private data. If anyhow you have lost your data I personally suggest to go for Stellar Phoenix Windows Data Recovery Software

Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 10:33:00 +0000

Introduction

To upgrade your PC from Windows XP to Windows 7, you'll need to select the Custom option during Windows 7 installation. A custom installation doesn't preserve your programs, files, or settings. It's sometimes called a "clean" installation for that reason.

A custom installation is more complex, and it can sometimes take a couple of hours to complete. We created this five-step tutorial to help guide you through the entire process each step of the way.

What you need

An external hard disk. You'll need to move your files off of your PC before you install Windows 7. To make this easier, we recommend a free download called Windows Easy Transfer, which will require an external hard disk. They're readily available at electronics and office supply stores, and they provide an easy way to add additional storage space to your computer.
The original installation discs or setup files for the programs that you want to use with Windows 7. You'll need to reinstall your programs by hand after installing Windows 7. When you run Windows Easy Transfer you will get a report that lists the programs that you are currently using with Windows XP.

32-bit or 64-bit: Which version of Windows 7 to install?

Both 32-bit and 64-bit installation discs are included in the Windows 7 package. 64-bit operating systems can handle large amounts of memory—typically 4 gigabytes (GB) of random access memory (RAM) or more—more efficiently than 32-bit operating systems. However, not all computers are 64-bit capable. For more information, see 32-bit and 64-bit Windows: frequently asked questions and 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.

You'll probably need the 32-bit version, but to make sure, click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.

If you don't see "x64 Edition" listed, then you're running the 32-bit version of Windows XP. Step 1 of this tutorial will show you how to run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor, which can let you know if your computer is capable of running the 64-bit version of Windows 7.
If "x64 Edition" is listed under System, you're running the 64-bit version of Windows XP and can run the 64-bit version of Windows 7.

Next: Download and run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

For more details Click here

windows 7 data recovery

Recover Windows files with Stellar Windows data recovery software

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 05:14:00 +0000

Data is precious and data loss is a tragic for almost everyone of us. Even the loss of photos is a great headache for all of us. The data is lost usually when there is a system crash, virus attacks, sudden power surges all affect the hard drive and makes files corrupt, lost or damaged and leaves you needing to recover windows files.

It is better to check if the hard drive is affected. What caused the system to crash? It may be a new incompatible hardware or software. Try to unplug the hardware and restart the computer. A normal start-up indicates that the hardware is indeed the problem.

If it does not start-up normally, press the F8 key while the Windows is rebooting to start it in safe mode. If it reaches the log-in screen, then the problem may be related to a new software. Before proceeding to the next step, already make a backup of the other remaining files.

You can also fix the problem using system restore which resets the settings but there is no guarantee you will get your files back and recover deleted files.

If the first step did not work at all, then you can try another method to try to save lost data. Take off all the cables and USB wires and open the case to find the hard drive. Make sure that all the cables are plugged into the right place. You can also try to switch with one cable from another and see if this will work. If the problem still exists, then it is time to accept that there is something wrong with the hard drive.

If nothing else works, then you can now try to use Stellar Phoenix windows data recovery software. This software is the ultimate solution which I have also tried and recommend you to try to recover your files.

How to Solve 'Invalid drive specification' Error in Windows

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 06:44:00 +0000

'Invalid drive specification' – is a windows error that generally appears when a command (containing a drive letter) is run. The operating system is unable to find. One way to sove the issue is to run the command using a different drive letter. However, there are times when you get this error while accessing a hard disk partition using boot floppy disk or CD.

Occurrence of 'Invalid drive specification' error at this point of time can be serious as this suggests that the Windows partition is inaccessible, possibly because of corruption. This is when a Windows Data Recovery utility can come handy.

A new hard drive with 'Invalid drive specification' error indicates that it needs to be partition and formatted before being used. But in other cases, a boot disk can prompt this error when:

You are trying to access Windows XP or later NTFS partition using a boot disk that has been created for Windows 98 or earlier. The DOS command prompt in such cases cannot read the NTFS partition of Windows XP or later. Thus you need to use a different boot disk that is exclusive to the operating system and can read the partition. If no such disk is available, create NTFS recognizing disk.

If the above case doesn't, you should make sure that your hard disk is correctly configured in the BIOS. An improperly set hard disk is not accessible by Windows.

If you get this error even if BIOS settings are appropriate, the partition to be accessed is corrupted. To resolve the issue, you can delete the damaged partition if you have a backup to restore the data. But to extract data from a corrupted partition itself, you need to use a Windows Data Recovery Software. Designed to run effective scanning algorithms, these Windows Data Recovery software are competent enough to restore lost or deleted data from Windows disks.

Stellar Phoenix Windows Data Recovery is a high-end, easy-to-use utility that can recover lost data from Windows disks partitioned to NTFS, NTFS5, FAT32, or VFAT file system. Providing advanced features like, disk cloning, disk imaging, RAW data recovery, etc., this is one of the most efficient Window Data Recovery Software.

How to recover windows data when boot.ini file is missed or corrupted ?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 07:04:00 +0000

When you start a Windows system, first of all the number of operating systems that are installed in the system are scanned and listed. After that, you can select and go ahead with the operating system with which you want to log onto the system. This information is stored in the boot.ini file, which is not a read-only file.

Because of not being a read-only file, the boot.ini file can get corrupt or may contain incorrect entries, due to which the system would not start. In such circumstances, you should modify the boot.ini file using the Windows Setup CD. However, if that does not work then you should use a third-party Windows data recovery software to recover Windows data.

Consider a scenario wherein you are unable to start your Windows XP system. The following error message is displayed in a black screen:

“Invalid Boot.ini”

Cause:

The root cause of this problem is that the boot.ini file is either missing, damaged, or contains incorrect entries.

Resolution:

To resolve this case, you would need to refurbish the boot.ini file. This can be done using the following steps:

Configure the boot settings in the BIOS (Basic Input/Output Section) so that you can boot the system using a Windows XP Setup CD.
Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and start the system.
Press R to enter the Recovery Console.
Type 'bootcfg /list' and press Enter to view the current entries in the boot.ini file.
Type 'bootcfg /rebuild' and press Enter to scan the hard disks and display the various operating systems present in the system.
Perform the instructions as they appear on the screen.
When you are through with all the tasks, then type 'exit' on the command prompt and press Enter to exit Recovery Console.
When the computer restarts, you will see the 'Please select the operating system to start' message. Select the appropriate operating system in which you want to start the system.

If the system is still not starting and is still inaccessible, then you should try to reinstall the operating system after recovering the trapped data. To do this, you can use a third-party Windows data recovery software. These data recovery tools have rich user interface that make the Windows recovery safe and easy to perform.