If it was months ago, you can likely consider those files long gone. The more you write to the disk, the harder it is to recover files and in a six month period, you would have had quite a few writes to the disk.
Out of curiosity, how far back have you been able to go?I would generally agree, but have been able to recover files after a considerable length of time and multiple writes. Admittedly the success rate is a steeply declining curve.
If you look at my first post you will find a link to one package. I would reccommend doing a google search to look at alternatives. And, again, many packages have a free trial download.
Though honestly best to run off DVD as the more you use your HD the worse your recovery chances.
Most of the recovery programs can be run from the DVD without installing first to your HD. This eliminates additional overwriting of files.
Instructions will come with the program if you decide to go that route.
Check the Mac App store. Data Rescue 3 can be purchased there for only $59 versus the $99 you would have to pay when downloaded from their web site. Still expensive, but highly effective. Make sure you download and use it from a flash drive or external hard drive. Do not install it direct on your machine as it may overwrite what you're trying to recover.
I bought Data Rescue 3 from the Mac APP Store, but what they don't make clear is you can't use it on your Boot Drive. It will only scan external drives.
Thanks for confirming that this works. I figured it should have been possible.Yes you can use it on your boot drive. Here's how:
Use CCC or SuperDuper to make a clone of your hard drive. Boot from the clone and use DR 3 from there to scan the internal hard drive. I use it that way and it works.
Yes you can use it on your boot drive. Here's how:
Use CCC or SuperDuper to make a clone of your hard drive. Boot from the clone and use DR 3 from there to scan the internal hard drive. I use it that way and it works.