Chapter 4: Recovering Files from a System Drive

Stop all background programs such as instant messaging, backup, virus protection, local drive search engines, etc.
Do not download or install any software including File Scavenger®. The system drive will be indirectly used even if you specify another drive for downloading or installing.
Disable all network shared folders.
Do not burn CDs or DVDs. The system drive will be used indirectly when a CD or DVD is created.

If you have a File Scavenger® CD, follow “Running File Scavenger® from a CD” in Chapter 5.

If you do not have a File Scavenger® CD but have a second Windows® computer, follow “Indirect Installation” in Chapter 5.

If you have neither of the above, you can follow “Running File Scavenger ® from www.quetek.com” in Chapter 5 but your chance of success is slightly reduced.

If none of the above is possible, you can follow “Direct Installation” in Chapter 5 but your chance of success is significantly reduced.