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How to recover (.CHK) files from FOUND.000 folders

Anonymous
2017-11-09T20:22:42+00:00

How to recover a .CHK files from a SD Card or USB Flash Drive ?

I'll simplify the the problem and what might cause it, and the solutions that I've tried, but first, let me mention some concepts:

  • File extension: .CHK
  • File type: Recovered File Fragments
  • They're stored in a folders called, FOUND.000, FOUND.001 etc.

Problems that might cause the issue

  • Disk Errors: usually because a sudden shutdown while the relevant files were opened.
  • Unplugging the USB Flash or the SD card without using the safely remove device

Possible Solutions

  • CHK-Mate which has failed.
  • ZAR or called as Zero Assumption Recovery which has failed too.
  • Performing a Disk Check using the built-in Windows Tools which didn't fix the files.

I need a solution because the files are very important.

I appreciate any solutions or explanations.

Thanks.

***AHMAD***

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-11-09T20:34:22+00:00

    We are volunteers willing to help you try to resolve this issue.

    Recovering CHK files can be difficult though there are methods.

    Please review all of these before proceeding : (Start on copies and use the manual methods first)

    7 Ways To Recover CHK Files Created by CHKDSK and SCANDISK

    https://www.raymond.cc/blog/how-to-recover-chk-...

    And :

    How to restore .CHK files using free recovery software CHK-back?

    http://www.techulator.com/resources/8519-How-re...

    Please let us know the results and if you need further assistance.

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  2. Greg Carmack 24,770 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2017-11-09T20:31:33+00:00

    Hi Ahmad. I'm Greg, a volunteer and 8 year WIndows MVP here to help you.

    If file system problems caused Disk Check to have to recover sectors then any files which were victim of this are not recoverable. This is a reason why Your files should always be backed up if you value them at all because the hard drive can die at any time. You can drag 5gb for free into Onedrive app to store in the cloud where they are safe from fire and theft. If you install Google Drive, you can use their new Backup to choose User folders (Documents, Pictures, etc.) to sync up to 15g for free to their cloud. Or you can drag or copy them to a USB external or flash drive.

    What I'd be most concerned about now is if the drive is failing. Back up all data first, and then run drive diagnostics on it from the manufacturer. If yours doesn't have its own diagnostics, or this is not an HP or Dell with build in diagnostics bootable from the ESC (HP) or F12 (Dell) keys, use Seatools which works on all brands: http://blog.nowherelan.com/2013/04/04/boot-seat...

    If the drive is failing I would replace it soon, ideally with an SSD which is the best upgrade you can have - lightning fast, faster than a new higher-end PC without one. Do the install in this link to have the very best install of Windows that has no reported issues after hundreds of thousands of uses: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

    I would be very surprised if the drive is not failing, and would not depend on it again anyway.

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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