This isn't really a recovery trick, but it is a crucial preliminary step. If you don't have a backup copy of the corrupt document readily available, make a copy of the corrupted file right away.
Hetman File Repair 1.1Fix damaged pictures and archives in just a few clicks! The tool applies content-level repairs to many types of pictures and compressed archives, allowing to automatically fix corrupted files that can’t open at all or open with error messages. Hetman File Repair is a perfect cure for files damaged by a virus attack or file system error, or corrupted after an unsuccessful recovery attempt.Files repaired with Hetman File Repair are guaranteed to open successfully in a corresponding viewer, editor or archiver. The tool is extremely easy to use, employing Explorer-like user interface and a step-by-step wizard. Step-By-Step WizardRepairing damaged files with a wizard helps quickly fixing a bunch of files stored in different folders. The tool will automatically fix the files, saving them into a specified folder. WelcomeIn order to quickly repair corrupted files, you can use the convenient step-by-step wizard.
The wizard makes it easy to perform complex repair procedures. In order to launch the “Recovery Wizard”, click on an icon located on the main toolbar.Instructions are available in the top part of the wizard. You can configure the tool to launch the “Recovery Wizard” every time you run the program by checking the corresponding option.Click “Next” to continue. Selecting Files to RepairSelect files you would like to repair. During this step, it’s a good idea to switch the view mode into “Thumbnail”. The automatically generated thumbnail images will instantly reveal corruption and visual defects, making the damaged files obvious and easy to select.During this step, you can do the following:. “Add files” – select additional files to repair;.
“Remove files” – removes selected files from the list of files to repair;. “View” – switches the viewing mode. You can choose between icon, list, and table views;. “Sort” – switches sort modes.Click “Next” to continue. Analysis TypesHetman File Repair can either perform a quick analysis or a comprehensive investigation of the corrupted file. You can choose between the two options:.
“Analyze” helps quickly locate and repair logical errors in the file structure. This is the fastest mode which works fine most of the time. “Research” takes much longer than the simpler analysis mode, but performs a comprehensive content-based analysis of the entire file. This method may allow repairing badly damaged files as well as files with missing or overwritten parts.Click “Next” to continue. Saving the FilesMultiple options are available to store files being repaired:. “Path” – selects folder on the disk to store files being recovered. “Overwrite files with the same name” – if this option is enabled, files with matching names will be overwritten.
Otherwise, these files will be renamed. If you want to keep all versions of the file, make sure that this option is not checked;. “Save directory structure” – re-creates the original folder structure. If this option is not selected, all files will be saved into a single folder. “Open folder after saving” – opens the folder containing repaired files after finishing the recovery operation.Click “Next” to continue, and wait till the process finishes.
PreviewCorrupted files can’t be previewed, which makes them obvious candidates for a repair. In order to view corrupted files, select the file and engage the “Analyze” or “Research” command first. Saving Fixed FilesAfter performing the recovery operation, the tool will launch a wizard helping you save those file to a save location. You’ll be able to specify destination path and select options to overwrite or rename files with the same name, restore original folder structure or save all files into a single folder.Click “Next” to continue, and wait till the process finishes.