List of data recovery software
Bootable
Data recovery cannot always be done on a running system. As a result, a boot disk, Live CD, Live USB, or any other type of Live Distro containing a minimal operating system and a set of repair tools is needed.
- Knoppix - The original Linux Live CD. It contains many useful utilities for data recovery.
- SystemRescueCD - A Gentoo based Live CD, useful for repairing unbootable computer systems and retrieving data after a system crash
Consistency checkers
- CHKDSK : A consistency checker for DOS and Windows systems.
- Disk First Aid : A consistency checker for Mac OS 9.
- Disk Utility : A consistency checker for Mac OS X.
- fsck : A consistency checker for UNIX file systems.
File Recovery
- PhotoRec - Multi-platform console program used to recover files.
- Recuva - Freeware data recovery program. Runs under Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2003, 2000 and 98.
- Adroit Photo Recovery - Photo recovery program that can recover fragmented photo files. Runs under Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, and XP.
Forensics
- The Coroner's Toolkit : A suite of utilities aimed at assisting in forensic analysis of a UNIX system after a break-in.
- The Sleuth Kit : Also known as TSK, The Sleuth Kit is a suite of forensic analysis tools developed by Brian Carrier for UNIX, Linux and Windows systems. TSK includes the Autopsy forensic browser.
- EnCase : A suite of forensic tools developed by Guidance Software that is used for imaging and forensic analysis for UNIX, Linux, and Windows systems.
- Forensic Toolkit (FTK) by AccessData (Forensic Tool Kit) Used by law enforcement.
- Adroit Photo Forensics: Application used for forensic recovery, grouping and analysis of digital photos. Created by Digital Assembly.