Scanable SD card image?

[that_guy]

Hi folks,

Here is my problem. When I try to scan my 2GB SD card with PC Inspector Smart Recovery is will scan for about an hour and then it will quit. I accidentally deleted some pics that I thought I had already backed up. I have already uninstalled and reinstalled my JMicron reader with the newest drivers and it didn't help.

So basically my question is - Can I make an image of the card on my hard drive to scan for the deleted pictures and how would I go about doing so? Would an image even contain the info necessary to recover deleted files?

Thanks, that_guy

 

[ptb_666777]

I am almost certain you are screwed. sd is secure "digital". There is nothing left behind once you delete it. unlike a hard drive that just rights over the file headed to say it is not there. I could be wrong, but I am pretty sure once you delete off of digital storage it is gone for good.

 

[mervin]

You might want to try scanning it with Stellar Phoenix Data Recovery to see if you have any better luck, or you could try a program called Recuva.

 

[that_guy]

Thanks for the input.

@ ptb 666777 - I have scanned an SD card and recovered files before. At least in the sense that the program will find pics that aren't visible in any of the folders. I may be wrong??? I think formatting = SOL

@ mervin - Stellar Phoenix Data Recovery = $99 = no go. I'll give the other one, Recuva, a try since it is free.


I think the card may be overheating??? under the stress of a deep scan. My other card works fine. Full scan and no problems.

I was hoping to be able to make an image(clone) of the card on my HD and then scan it.

The pics weren't really that important. Just a few from my college grad.