If you're willing to invest some time with the manual, Directory Snoop is an effective tool for both rescuing and obliterating data. Its interface looks tricky at first, but the utility turns out to be quite easy to use. Then again, a wizard dialog would be nice for users who'd rather not sweat through the help files. Directory Snoop finds files, allows for filtering and content searching, and even reveals raw hard-disk data cluster by cluster. The shredder function permanently deletes files and clears the disk space using several algorithms, including DoD 3/7-pass and Gutmann 35-pass. You can even eliminate the records associated with deleted files in the Master File table. In our tests, we managed to restore files both from an internal hard disk and a Flash drive. Directory Snoop won't work its magic on damaged disks or partitions, nor can you run it from a bootable diskette if your system has crashed. CD-ROMs are not supported, either. PC novices may be intimidated, but anyone willing to do a bit of reading can leverage the power of this data detective.
What’s new in version 5.11
Version 5.11 fixed "GetNativeSystemInfo" bug on Win 9x systemsand "Grid index out of range" bug in search feature when locating offsets over 2 billion.
However, it comes to my attention that this program has given me some problems. After freeing my hard-drive and clusters, my computer began to give me BSODs. Since I hadn't either installed software (or hard drive) or changed registry, I believe this cleaning process from Directory Snoop did it.
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IT WILL NOT FIND DELETED PARTITION
jyorky
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I did not have to pay for it to find out it did not work
Cons
I have a 300 gig hard drive that the partition was deleted, it could not find the drive
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Awesome product
zyrusp
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Recovered everything I wanted in an instant. I definitely recommend this product to anyone who needs to recover any type of file.
Cons
nothing.
Summary
works!
rotunjere
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easy to use... even recovered files that are supposedly "overwritten" by me accidently, which was the initial reason i searched for such a software...
Cons
looks boring. but hey, does the job.
Summary
Saved my 700 songs
M3talH3ad
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I accidentally deleted my music file. I downloaded this tool to see if it would work. I'm surprised at how quickly and efficiently it did. I was able to recover all my files quickly and easily. The interface is easy to learn and recovering files is very easy. This programs trial is not one of those stupid 64kb max recover so you get to test the program to its fullest.
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can see it, but no cigar
smhyla
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i can see my deleted file...
Cons
BUT it couldn't recover it. lame. i'm glad that i didn't have to pay for it.
Summary
Working!!!! After after installing and trying five other program.
gladskorpion
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After having gone thru a cupple of pages in 'Download' I installed six program for test. This was the best.
<p>The intuition, for the user, is not 100% but comparing to others it has good class.
Cons
I have done one of 25 try, so far.
<p>I shuld like to have bettes support for the user, by better description of choice, bottom and so on, by small pop ups, short text etc.....
<p>Christer/Stockholm
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A Must Have Utility
remwlkr
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I have used this product for many years. It has never failed, crashed, or caused problems for any other software I use. I used it on Windows 95, 98, 98se, ME, and 2000. All have been in the FAT format. Now the 5.0 version of DS works with NTFS as well. If file wiping security is needed, this one will do it all and do it well.
Could not read my corrupted Thumdrive.
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The program probably works fine for what it does.... undeleting files. But any claims about reading damaged drives would be overstated. Another program, Active Undelete 5.1.005, worked like a charm.
