How to Convert FAT file System into NTFS

NTFS file system seems very powerful than FAT file system and that is why NTFS file system always recommended to Windows users. Changing FAT to NTFS file system by formatting volumes involves high rate of risk than other methods. So if you are using formatting volume method to convert file system then you need to take data backup before executing FAT to NTFS conversion procedure.  

You can also convert FAT to NTFS by using Command Prompt, lets know how to use command prompt.

Convert FAT to NTFS by using Command Prompt: Go to start menu then click on run and type cmd then ok. Cmd.exe window will open then type convert C:/fs:ntfs. This commend is use to convert c drive. Always remember that this is one way process. Once you have done the conversion process then you will not become able to convert back into the earlier state.

 

File system are the most significant as well as sensitive part of any system, it allocates space for files or organize data in the drive. Improper or incomplete FAT to NTFS conversion procedure can make your Windows store data inaccessible. There are various errors that can affect your computers file system and may make your important data unreadable. 

Let’s talk, what kind of errors can takes place in your computer file system, that make your data corrupted. Error in the logical structure of disk may ruin your computers file system. You can detect most of the errors by using standard disk error-checking program, it analyze the file system integrity and shows the real errors. Suddenly shutdown of system will often result in file system errors.

Below read some of the most common errors which occur in FAT file system 

Allocation or File errors: Sometime your file system becomes unable to perform its function and show error message on your computer screen. 

CA ARCserve D2D backup job fails with one of the following error message

-Failed to map an index block to the correct volume block.

An IndexAlloc Error has occurred. Cannot locate VCN. (VCN=[virtual cluster number]) 

-Invalid index allocation header signature. 

-Failed to locate a file record segment in the Master File Table (MFT). 

-Failed to locate the security attribute for a file record segment from the attribute list.

 -Found problems with the file system. 

Run CHKDSK with the /F (fix) option to correct these.   Description

Lost Clusters or Allocation unit: You may receive "Violated System Integrity" error when you try to access your data stored in your system. If you are receiving this error message, it means your file system have cross linked files or lost cluster or allocation unit. At this situation you can’t read your files or files may corrupt or delete from your hard drive.

How to Recover Data from FAT Hard Drive without Wiping the Drive???

Now days there are various free utilities available to recover hard drive data without wiping the drive. You can use any hard drive recovery tool, but make sure that the tool is safe for your hard drive. If hard drive holds significant data and you don’t want to lose it at any cost then go with paid software like Stellar Phoenix Windows data recovery software. This tool has promising features that can recover your hard drives lost and inaccessible data. First you can try its demo version to scan your hard drive and take preview of your lost and deleted data, after getting satisfied result you can purchase it at $49 only.

 

 

How to Recover Deleted Photos from iPhone, iPod or iPad?

IPhone has been a popular device for several years. From stylish look to high picture quality, iPhone has fast processer, better apps gallery and remarkable performance without failure or reboot required. Losing your favorite photos from IPhone can be the most painful experience.  After all, these photos were your all-time favorite pictures and now all is gone.

Reasons for Data Loss on IPhone

Broken or Water damage: - IPhone gets damaged by liquid like water, juice or any other. There is also possibility that significant part of IPhone is broken, when it was accidently slipped from your hand.

Viruses: - Viruses can damage iOS files responsible for booting your iPhone device. Further, virus can alter stored files header and thus, making it inaccessible either on the iPhone device or from iTunes library.

IPhone reset to Factory Settings: - resetting iPhone device to factory setting can permanently wipe all the stored files, installed apps and customization settings and finally, make it as fresh as it was delivered to you. However, in the absence of iTunes backup, you may have no hope of getting your files back whatsoever.

Accidentally formatted: - You’ve accidentally pressed the format button even if you don’t mean to. As result, all the stored files are gone.

Failed or unsuccessful iOS Upgrade: - You can lose your precious data, due to IOS upgrade process failure. Because of incomplete upgrade procedure, iPhone device or the stored files itself become inaccessible.

Unknown reasons or corruption: - There are multiple other reasons which cause iPhone data loss. For example, opening picture only brings up blank image or shows image is corrupt.

Don’t worry if you’ve lost your valuable data as there are easy ways to retrieve lost data from IPhone. IPhone datarecovery software can recover data from any iOS Device as well as encrypted iTunes backup file or iCloud.  Such tool provide options to recover contact, photos, songs, videos etc. from the device or backup library.

  

 How IPhone Recovery Software Works?

Software gives three options for recovery such as ‘Recover iOS device’, ‘Recover iTunes Backup’ and ‘Recover iCloud Backup’.

Stellar Phoenix Data Recovery for IPhone can recover complete data from IOS device, and ITune/ ICloud Backup Files. It can recover deleted messages along with attachments, call history, calendar, large size notes, reminder, etc. from IPhone. Software not only recover IPhone items but also has the capability to recover Safari bookmarks or WhatsApp chat history.

First download and install iPhone recovery software on your system. After installing software, connect your iPhone to Windows machine and choose option from which you want to recover your lost data.

Recover iOS Device: - You can choose Recover iOS device to scan and recover data from your IPhone iOS device.

Recover iTunes Backup: You can select “Recover iTunes backup” option to recover data from iTunes (encrypted iTunes also supported) backup files.

Recover iCloud Backup: - If you want to recover your data from iCloud backup file, choose “Recover iCloud Backup” option for recovery.

After selecting device for recovery, software will start reading connected IPhone 

Case 1:- When you select “Recover IOS Device” Option

It will begin analyzing iOS device. 

After reading iOS device, it will display list of deleted items of IPhone. You can save all the deleted items by clicking on save button after selecting any or all the desired files.

Case2:- If you Select “Recover ICloud Backup” option for recovery 

After choosing ICloud backup recovery, you need to “sign in” to iCloud by providing your registered Apple account details. Then, click on “scan download” button to begin IPhone scanning process. 

Once the scanning procedure complete, you can see all deleted Items files. To save all deleted items you can click on save button.

  

 

Case 3:- Recovery from ITunes 

If you have selected ITunes backup recovery option then it will automatically start scanning procedure. However make sure that you’ve previously connected your iOS device to your machine. 

 

After completing scanning procedure it will give preview of all deleted items, you can recover desire folder or file by clicking on save button.