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Extracting valuable information from the latest operating system version

Extracting valuable information from the latest operating system version

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PurDePle
Junior Member
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03-29-2016, 01:02 AM
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Back then, while organizing my space, I packed numerous items into boxes—some of them being containers themselves! On my laptop, I saved a text file listing the contents of each box. After updating the operating system, I replaced my previous setup (likely Nobara) with Mint. I’m wondering if it’s possible to retrieve that text file. It was sometime around summer 2023, and I currently have a 1TB M.2 SSD. From what I understand, the data might remain intact since the new OS was installed, possibly at the hardware level. I don’t store much data on my laptop, so it might still be useful for your new build. I’m open to downloading any free software or using the terminal if that helps. I haven’t bothered enough to physically remove the SSD and try recovery, but I have a link to it: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09QV692XY/r...81_TE_item. Thanks for the suggestion, even if it’s not in the right forum!
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PurDePle
03-29-2016, 01:02 AM #1

Back then, while organizing my space, I packed numerous items into boxes—some of them being containers themselves! On my laptop, I saved a text file listing the contents of each box. After updating the operating system, I replaced my previous setup (likely Nobara) with Mint. I’m wondering if it’s possible to retrieve that text file. It was sometime around summer 2023, and I currently have a 1TB M.2 SSD. From what I understand, the data might remain intact since the new OS was installed, possibly at the hardware level. I don’t store much data on my laptop, so it might still be useful for your new build. I’m open to downloading any free software or using the terminal if that helps. I haven’t bothered enough to physically remove the SSD and try recovery, but I have a link to it: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09QV692XY/r...81_TE_item. Thanks for the suggestion, even if it’s not in the right forum!

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rik66h73
Member
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03-29-2016, 03:31 PM
#2
When you added another operating system on top, removing the file becomes nearly unfeasible. Most SSDs automatically compress data and delete unused parts of the drive. You might have a chance with Linux utilities such as photorec, but success is unlikely.
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rik66h73
03-29-2016, 03:31 PM #2

When you added another operating system on top, removing the file becomes nearly unfeasible. Most SSDs automatically compress data and delete unused parts of the drive. You might have a chance with Linux utilities such as photorec, but success is unlikely.

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Hidekih
Posting Freak
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03-31-2016, 01:32 PM
#3
Trim operates when an operating system is installed over it. Does TRIM also occur during a regular format of internal or external SSDs on Windows?
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Hidekih
03-31-2016, 01:32 PM #3

Trim operates when an operating system is installed over it. Does TRIM also occur during a regular format of internal or external SSDs on Windows?

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fabianSG
Junior Member
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03-31-2016, 10:32 PM
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I'm not certain about every filesystem, but many I've encountered have used a trim on format. Trim seems to be configured to run automatically after installation.
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fabianSG
03-31-2016, 10:32 PM #4

I'm not certain about every filesystem, but many I've encountered have used a trim on format. Trim seems to be configured to run automatically after installation.

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KetzPlayer
Member
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03-31-2016, 10:40 PM
#5
Alright, thanks for the details.
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KetzPlayer
03-31-2016, 10:40 PM #5

Alright, thanks for the details.