Chapter 20. Windows and Data Recovery Tools

I’ve talked several times so far in this book about the importance of making sure all your data and files, and Windows 7 itself, are backed up. Sometimes, though, a recent backup will not be available or your backup media—especially if you back files up to CD or DVD—could itself be corrupt. It can still be possible to reover your files and data, and this chapter will show you how.

You Did Back It Up, Didn’t You?!

At some point, something bad will happen with your computer, and you won’t be able to access your copy of Windows or your files and data. What’s more, this kind ...

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