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Unformat Compact Flash Memory Card
Do you have any idea how to unformat the formatted compact flash memory card? You want to unformat it may because data saved on the compact flash memory card is still useful for you, or you just intend to master a new skill. As a matter of fact, the essence of unformatting is to get back lost files and folders from the formatted compact flash memory card. How to deal with it? You can ask the data recovery software for help if you do not know.
Example of intending to unformat the compact flash memory card
I formatted my compact flash memory card yesterday by accident. And I need to unformat it because I have to access information saved on it. I formatted the compact flash memory card on the computer, so I have checked whether my lost files saved on the recycle bin but nothing is there. I have tried other ways to get back those files but as the same, I can not restore them at all. What should I do if I want to retrieve my losses as soon as possible? -Ying from Quebec
Way to get back information from the formatted compact flash memory card with data recovery software
It is an achievable thought that unformat the compact flash memory card which has been formatted already in order to get back data saved on it. What you need is data recovery software. The following steps will guide you to restore your lost information from the formatted compact flash memory card:
Recover data from formatted CF card
Preparation: Download and install data recovery software on your computer. Connect the CF card to your computer and launch the software. Then, select a proper recovery module.
Various data loss scenarios happen to compact flash memory card
Different people will meet different stories in life. According to the same saying, different people will encounter various data loss situations. Some one lose data because of formatting, some lose files due to deletion, and others also have other distinct reasons. Here are some common data losses situations as follows may happen to compact flash memory card:
1. Accidental deletion or formatting. A wrong mouse clicking can lead to data loss situations, such as click on the format all or deletion option. So we should be careful enough to avoid such accident when use the compact flash memory card.
2. Memory card error. Data saved on the compact flash memory card is corrupted and become inaccessible if there is something goes wrong on CF card itself. That may because the flash chips of compact flash memory card are damaged or corrupted and changes to RAW file system.
3. Abrupt removal. It may cause data loss that pulls out the compact flash memory card when the digital devices or computer is on. So avoid such improper operation as far as possible.
4. Virus infection. It is nearly known to all that virus and worms can affect files saved on the compact flash memory card if you use data which contain them on it.
5. Other similar affairs that may cause corruption to information.
What is compact flash memory card?
Like SD card and memory stick, compact flash card is one kind of memory card. It is called as CF card for short. Compact flash card is mainly used to cameras nowadays. Its volume is range 8MB to 100GB. It could be divided into two kinds from its appearance: type of CF 1 and CF II. And now the type of CF III will be introduced to people, whose interface data transmission has been rated up to 4 times compared with CF 1 and CF II.
Common manufactures of compact flash memory card
In this day and age, more and more people choose compact flash memory card to save their photos on their cameras because of its advantages. As a result, massive manufactures of compact flash memory card spring out in order to satisfy the huge amounts need of people. Today, there are some popular brands in the word. Here are the top ten brands of them as follows: Kingston, Samsung, Sandisk, Toshiba, Sony, Transcend Information, Maxell, LEXAR, Yisheng, and Kingmax.
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