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Old October 11th, 2009, 12:05 AM   #99
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Both these file recovery programs can be used portable and without any further install.
Recuva v1.31.437
http://www.piriform.com/recuva
System Requirements: Runs on Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2003, 2000 and 98. Including both 32-bit and 64-bit versions.

Note that there is also a Recuva - Portable (non install) version:
http://www.piriform.com/recuva/builds

(Info and download mirror: http://www.filehippo.com/download_recuva/)
Another option is this tiny freeware Windows program:
Restoration 3.2.13:
http://download.cnet.com/Restoration...-10322950.html
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/...toration.shtml
System Requirements: Runs on Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP. (Softpedia states "Windows All" but i can only confirm listed OS)

It needs no install, just like HJSplit you run it directly from the exe, its sober but also fast.
Note that both these programs do not promise succes like all file recovery software but they offer a chance.
Seem to be a plethora of these programs about

17 Free File Recovery Programs...includes recuva...gives a good overview and only includes those that can recover files of all sizes
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/filere...y-programs.htm

Plenty of Feedback from those that have used a few of them

Best Free Data Recovery / File Un-delete Utility...PC Inspector(for the pros) & Recuva
http://www.techsupportalert.com/best...te-utility.htm

Unfortunately it is still common to encounter partially or entirely unreadable CDs. The causes are many, ranging from simple scratches through to partially written sessions. Important data might not be accessible anymore, reason enough to look into tools that can help with the recovery.

Best Free CD Recovery Utility
http://www.techsupportalert.com/best...ry-utility.htm
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