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How can I retrieve my corrupt file if my memory card is write protected?

reha andrew
2013-04-03 08:39:06
Simply you can use a memory card recovery software or removable media recovery software to recover your data.
Paul Pruitt
2013-03-19 19:45:09
I am also missing something here. Can't you always retrieve/read/copy a corrupt file even if it is read only which think is all write protection on the memory stick does.If you are having trouble reading the file period try Roadkil's Unstoppable Copier: http://www.roadkil.net/listing.php/C1/Data%20Recovery. once you get some kind of file back, apply the appropriate corrupt repair program to the recovered file.
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susendeep dutta
2013-03-18 10:47:54
Use neo9 tool to remove write protection from memory card -http://www.box.net/shared/9hgp81ndgsAfter it gets removed,you may be able to recover the file easily.
EL
2013-03-18 06:15:09
You can also try easeus data recovery. Can you copy the files onto your computer?
maria cater
2013-03-18 02:36:11
try minitool data recovery,i used it before. good one./
Oron Joffe
2013-03-17 13:59:13
You could try Recuva (from piriform.com).The fact that the drive is locked is not a problem (you should be reading from it and writing onto your hard disc), but as Alan says, something in your question doesn't make sense. Are you trying to recover an earlier version of the file?
Chinmay Sarupria
2013-03-17 09:11:48
MakeUseof has a article on this:http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-recover-data-from-a-corrupt-memory-card-or-usb-drive/
Alan Wade
2013-03-17 08:34:22
Sorry if I am missing the point here but why do want to retrieve a corrupt file?If the file is corrupted then it is unusable so I dont understand why?As I said, sorry if I am missing something here.
SaapeXD MoHods
2013-03-17 00:57:52
You might have locked your Adapter Accidentally! To lock you would have to press down and your memory card would be locked! Make sure that lock is turned off and then try recovering data using Recuva (http://www.piriform.com/recuva)
ha14
2013-03-16 22:53:00
insert the memory card to computer, on windows go to start menu1. Start > search bar -> CMD right click on it and choose run as administrator2. on the black window type: diskpart and click enter3. type: list disk and click enter4. type: select disk # (# is the number of the memory card see yours which one is) and click enter5. type: attributes disk clear readonly and click enter
Hovsep A
2013-07-08 09:50:08
perhaps there are hidden.Go to Start -->Run-->type cmd right click ond choose run as administrator.if your memory card is as G (check your letter):Enter this command: attrib -h -r -s /s /d g:*.* Then check if your real files will be shown
EnglandBabe
2011-04-08 08:06:00
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