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File Recovery Tool (FAT32)

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File Recovery Tool for FAT32 File Systems

Introduction

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Usage

To get started, follow the instructions below:

  1. Clone this repository to your local machine.
  2. Run the tool using the following command: ./file_rec

Command Line Options

The File Recovery Tool supports the following command line options:

Print File System Information

Use the -i flag to print detailed information about the FAT32 file system.

List the Root Directory

Utilize the -l flag to list the contents of the root directory.

Recover a Contiguous File

If you need to recover a specific file, employ the following command:

./file_rec -r filename [-s sha1]

Where:

  • filename: The name of the file you wish to recover.
  • -s sha1: (Optional) The SHA-1 hash value of the file for verification purposes.

Please note that the tool will attempt to recover contiguous files. Noncontiguous would require brute-force iterations.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues while using the File Recovery Tool please submit them under Issues.