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Image Data Area Only with DE

Posted: 10.12.13, 16:46
by darkosski
I guys is it possible to image the data area only of a hard drive with bad sectors using DE?

if its possible can someone point in the right direction
thanks

Re: Image Data Area Only with DE

Posted: 10.12.13, 17:05
by AJ2008
You need to image $Bitmap.

In Explorer view, right click on the filesystem (i.e NTFS), then select 'Used Sectors from $Bitmap', then image the subsequent chains.

For alternate file systems the option may be slightly different, but should always make reference to used sectors

Re: Image Data Area Only with DE

Posted: 12.12.13, 11:20
by darkosski
Thank you for your reply AJ2008 i will try that today