Stellar Data Recovery Knowledge Base (KB) Articles 400

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What is Sample File? How to get Them?

A sample file is a working video or photo file created from the same device having the same file format as the corrupted video(s) or photo(s). Watch this video to understand how sample file works: The Advanced Repair feature of Stellar Repair for Video uses sample file information, such as format, encoding, bitrate, FPS, and resolution details to repair severely corrupt video files. Likewise..

Date Published 11 Aug 2023

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What are the main causes of data loss from Linux systems? What can I do to prevent this?

Data loss is an inevitable event that can occur with any computer user irrespective of the Operating System (OS) he uses. Along with all other OS users, Linux users also encounter data loss when they modify, save, or create data in their system. Some of the common causes that result in data loss on Linux systems are:Accidental Deletion of Data or Other Human Errors: Accidental deletion of ..

Date Published 12 Jun 2013

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What is NTFS File System Structure and How do I Undelete NTFS?

File system provides a structured and organized way for file management capabilities like file naming, locating and access files. While formatting your hard disks, you can choose whether you want to use NTFS or FAT file system. Here I would like to provide a summarized insights of the NTFS file system. NTFS file structure: The NTFS file system divides the useful space on the drive file system int..

Date Published 10 Jul 2015

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I am not able to run my Mac due to a hard disk crash. What steps should I follow to recover data?

To recover the data from a crashed hard disk, either you need a working machine with Stellar Mac Data Recovery software installed in it or a Stellar bootable DVD that comes along with the software. To recover the data using installed copy of Stellar, follow the steps mentioned below: 1. Click on Start New Scan button on the main user interface. 2. Now select your hard drive and cho..

Date Published 14 Dec 2012

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How to Save Repaired PST in Office 365?

Stellar Repair for Outlook Technician edition allows saving of repaired PST directly into Office 365 format. After the software repairs the PST, it offers users to select the desired format to save the repaired PST. Amongst the many formats like PST, MSG, EML, RTF, HTML, PDF, DBX, and MBOX, users have an additional option in Technician edition to save their data in Office 365 format. Requirements..

Date Published 04 Jan 2018

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How Stellar PDF Recovery recovers password in less time options to narrow the search time even further?

For fast and efficient recovery of PDF passwords, this PDF password recovery utility provides various options, such as Password Length, Masking Characters, Starting Character, Character Set etc.Password Length: When you finish selecting the PDF file, Stellar PDF Recovery allows you to specify the minimum and maximum length of the password. This password length minimizes the search volume to a grea..

Date Published 27 Dec 2011

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I lost my drive partitions while upgrading Windows 7 to Windows 8. Can I recover my data from missing partitions?

Upgrading Windows on a clean hard drive is not a problem at all as it doesn’t contain any data, which means there will be no data overwriting. The drive on which the upgrade is initiated will be affected, but it will not affect drive partitions. Though the improper hard drive to fix a corrupted or RAW hard drive may cause you data loss, and you may accidentally end up losing or deleting a d..

Date Published 30 Apr 2014

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How to repair files using Stellar Toolkit for File Repair

The main interface of Stellar Toolkit for File Repair displays four options of file repair, namely: Repair Excel File Repair PowerPoint File Repair Word File Repair Zip File Click on the desired tab to repair that file format. Figure 1: Illustrates Homepage of the Stellar Toolkit for File Repair Steps to Repair Excel Repair Windows – .xls/.xlsx Click on S..

Date Published 28 Mar 2018

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How to customize user interface of the Stellar Repair for SQL software?

Stellar Repair for SQL is tailored to meet the specific requirements of end users. When it comes to graphical user interface, the software is embedded with various options that enable you to customize the interface design and change its appearance to get the desired look and feel. You can add commands to the Quick Access Toolbar and assign keyboard shortcuts to these commands according to your con..

Date Published 27 Feb 2013

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I am getting PhoenixDll.dll message in Stellar Outlook PST Repair. How do i solve it?

We recommend you to make sure that you are logged in as a local administrator on the computer in which you are using the software. Also, please make sure that MS Outlook is installed on this computer and it is configured. If the above parameters are followed and still you are facing this issue then kindly follow the below process to register the DLL file: Go to Run. Type Regsvr3..

Date Published 16 Feb 2018

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