A Synopsis Of Ntfs Data Recovery

NTFS which stands for New Technology File System has an advantage over windows FAT

, i.e. File Allocation Table because of its automatic in-built features. These features make NTFS data recovery an almost fore-gone issue because data loss threats are resolved to some extent without any third party involvement. This is achieved through two processes; cluster remapping and transaction logging.

Transaction logging is a feature that prevents loss of data especially through corruption of data. The processes involved in achieving this are complex. However, in summary it is carried out when the operating system considers every write action that modifies a file as a transaction. There are no incomplete transactions because by design this feature does not accept them. While cluster remapping is a technical procedure which precludes data loss by mechanically transferring data from clusters with bad sectors to good clusters.

In spite of the fantastic features NTFS comes with, it is still subject to possible corruption. Therefore, to carry out NTFS data recovery it will need third party support. However, NTFS performs better than a number of file systems since it has a more secured capability and fails less often when compared with some others.

Data corruption as a result of certain types of hardware failure can occur with NTFS. Also, corruption of the Master Boot Record or boot sector will definitely corrupt your data. Don't get all worked up if you fear you are experiencing this because there is a solution to this problem.

When you do an NTFS data recovery of your boot sector where such need arises, you are carrying out a corrective measure. However, a preventive measure you should be aware of to complement this knowledge is having your own configured recovery disk. What I am referring to here is not the one found in the pack of your computer system after you purchased it.

No!!! it is different. The recovery disk, which came with your computer if used to install software or applications on your system, will ignore subsequent changes or updates you have made on your computer. Configuring your own will obviously provide you with a better advantage.

Alternatively, you can go online to the manufacturer of your computer's web-site to get more information on the next step to take. This is usually more expensive with less risk of getting your computer system damaged in comparison with creating your own recovery disk for re installation of applications and software.

Please take note that the NTFS data recovery features mentioned here are in regard to a capability known as self-healing NTFS, which is found in Windows Vista and Windows server 2008.

by: Daniel Boudreau

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