Linux ext2/ext3/ext4 data recovery for windows

Драйвер поддержки Ext2Fsd

Программа Ext2Fsd – это драйвер Ext2/3/4, он реализует поддержку этих файловых систем на уровне операционной системы. С разделами диска и накопителями, форматированными в эти файловые системы, можно работать как с обычными, поддерживаемыми Windows устройствами информации в окне проводника или сторонних программ. Драйвер позволяет и считывать, и записывать данные.

Скачиваем последнюю актуальную версию Ext2Fsd.

При установке активируем (если для длительной работы) три предлагаемых чекбокса:

• 1 — Автозапуск драйвера вместе с Windows;• 2 — Поддержка записи для Ext2;• 3 — Поддержка форматирования для Ext3.

На предфинишном этапе активируем опцию запуска окошка диспетчера драйвера — Volume Manager — с попутным присвоением устройствам информации с Ext2/3/4 буквы диска.

В окошке открывшегося Volume Manager увидим носитель с уже присвоенной буквой. Например, в нашем случае носителю с Ext4 задана первая свободная буква F.

Теперь можем работать с диском F в окне проводника.

Присвоить букву новым подключаемым устройствам с Ext2/3/4 можно с помощью контекстного меню, вызываемого на каждом из отображаемых в окне Volume Manager устройств. Но просто при присвоении буквы диска такое устройство не будет отображаться после перезагрузки Windows, это решение только для одного сеанса работы с компьютером. Чтобы сделать новое устройство с Ext2/3/4 постоянно видимым в среде Windows, необходимо двойным кликом по нему открыть настроечное окошко и установить постоянные параметры подключения. Во второй графе нужно:

• Для съёмных носителей активировать чекбокс, обозначенный на скриншоте цифрой 1, и указать букву диска;• Для внутренних дисков и разделов активировать чекбокс, обозначенный на скриншоте ниже цифрой 2, и также указать букву диска.

Далее применяем всё только что настроенное: нажимаем внизу «Apply».

Glossary

NTFS is a file system developed in 1993 by Microsoft. It is still the most advanced Windows file system.

ReFS is a newer Windows file system that replaces to some extent NTFS. The main feature is fault tolerance and increased productivity.

Ext2/3/4 is a Linux file system with several versions: Ext2 is not a journal file system, Ext3/4 lacks this drawback. Therefore, Ext2 is still used in SSH and flashcards.

UFS is a popular flash memory specification for digital devices.

HFS is a common file system from Apple Computer for computers running Mac OS.

ReiserFS is a regular journaling file system developed specifically for Linux by Namesys in 2001.

Reiser4 is the 4th version of the file system Reiser, created in 2004 by Namesys, with high performance and encryption options.

XFS is a modern 64-bit file system created in 1994. It has high performance and scalability.

ZFS is a 128-bit file system integrated with the logical volume manager.

RomFS is a primitive file system for reading data on Linux systems.

APFS is the latest file system created by Apple for Mac computers with macOS 10.13 and higher.

Forensic Disk Images (EnCase, ProDiscover) is an application for creating evidence files that help you to create a report on forensic operations at the end of work and provide reliable information to investigators.

So, is it possible to open Linux files from Windows or not?

Of course, it is very possible to open Linux files on Windows.

DiskInternals Linux Reader — installation window

DiskInternals Linux Reader — select the Linux disk

DiskInternals Linux Reader — open the Linux disk to view files

Linux Reader — view any files on Linux disk from Windows

All you need is DiskInternals Linux Reader, a freeware app with a distinctive interface that is very easy to understand and navigate. DiskInternals Linux Reader works perfectly for users on a dual-boot PC or virtual machine. With the help of this software, you can easily access Linux partitions on Windows PC and view the files that are saved inside.

Glossary

NTFS is a new and improved file system for the Microsoft Windows of operating systems NT, which differs significantly from other file systems with performance and quality.

XFS is a 64-bit journal file system, was added to the core Linux kernel in 2002.

ZFS is a new file system that provides unique, scalable performance and real-time remote replication.

FAT, exFAT — the file system most often used on flash drives. Works with all versions of Windows and current versions of Mac OS X, but requires additional software for Linux.

Ext2/3/4 is the journaling file system of the Linux kernel, which has several evolving versions with various journaling options.

UFS is a popular flash memory for various digital devices (smartphones, tablets, etc.).

HFS is the Apple file system that runs as the primary on Macintosh computers or on the Mac OS platform.

ReiserFS is a journaling file system created by Namesys for Linux That allows you to resize on-the-fly without unmounting.

Reiser4 is the fourth version of the high-performance journaling file system created by Namesys for Linux.

RomFS is a simple read-only file system.

ReFS — modern fail-safe file system, announced by Microsoft in 2012.

XFS is a 64-bit high-performance file system with logs. XFS support was included in the Linux kernel in 2002.

ZFS — a modern file system invented by Sun Microsystems, has a common repository, copy-on-write, the ability to take pictures in order to monitor changes in the file system.

APFS is Apple’s proprietary file system. Created for macOS High Sierra(10.13). Inheritor of HFS+.

Forensic Disk Images (EnCase, ProDiscover) — is a software that is engaged in the collection and in-depth analysis of computer data. The results can be analyzed in special reports, which is necessary for a forensic investigation in the activities of law enforcement agencies and in forensic examination.

Lucidor

Приложение для чтения книг Lucidor доступно на платформах GNU/Linux, Mac OS X и Windows. Оно не обладает таким мощным функционалом, как упомянутый выше Calibre, но всё же отлично подходит для чтения. Основным достоинством Lucidor является очень приятный интерфейс с возможностью установки дополнительных тем.

Lucidor позволяет организовывать книги в коллекции, позволяя разделить, например, развлекательные и рабочие книги, что бывает очень удобно.

Ещё одной отличительной особенностью Lucidor является возможность открывать несколько книг в закладках — это действительно очень удобно!

Восстановление данных с повреждённых носителей

Uneraser использует специальные алгоритмы, позволяющие продукту находить файлы даже тогда, когда пасуют любые другие методы. «Медленный» поисковый алгоритм PowerSearch сканирует поверхность жёсткого диска целиком, считывая данные посекторно в низкоуровневом режиме. Специальная система распознавания сличает считанные данные с информацией о форматах файлах из базы данных PowerSearch. Анализируя заголовок файла, становится возможным точно определить местоположение файла на диске и его длину. С помощью алгоритма PowerSearch можно восстановить данные с сильно повреждённых и отформатированных носителей.

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How to access Ext4 on Windows 10/8/7

FAT32 and NTFS are the main file system types for Windows, while Ext4, Ext3, and Ext2 are the main file system types for Linux.

If you are dual-booting Windows and Linux on the same PC, you surely would love to access your partitions irrespective of the OS you’re logged into. Well, you can access Windows FAT32 and NTFS partitions when you boot to Linux. But, unfortunately, you can’t access Linux’s Ext4 partitions when you boot Windows unless you use a third-party solution or reboot the computer to Linux.

But it would be great if there were a way to manage Ext4 in Windows without much stress, and that’s what you’ll learn from this post.

What is Ext4 and how to access Ext4 from Windows

Ext4 is a journaling file system used by Linux.

Since its launch in 2008, it has become the default file system for most modern Linux distros. Ext4 succeeds Ext3, improving on the limitations of Ext3, but is similar in performance. The Ext4 file system provides more flexibility for storing big files, and you can deactivate its journaling feature.

You cannot view and access Ext4 partitions on a Windows system because Windows does not support the file system.

Using DiskInternals Linux Reader as an Ext4 explorer

DiskInternals Linux Reader is a free utility software tool that lets you read and access Ext4 on Windows 10/8/7. This software’s interface looks very similar to Windows Explorer’s interface.

Linux Reader — setup window of the tool

Linux Reader — select the disk

Linux Reader — open disk to preview files

Linux Reader — preview files

It loads all the Linux partitions available on your hard disk and removable drives. DiskInternals Linux Reader supports the following file systems: Ext2/3/4, ReiserFS, Reiser4, HFS, HFS+, FAT, exFAT, NTFS, ReFS, UFS2, ZFS, XFS, Hikvision NAS and DVR.

This software is available for free and lets you preview the contents of the Ext4 file system on Windows.

Data recovery software

You can always download a file recovery program and use it to look for and get your deleted files back. If you checked every place your file could be and are not able to recover it with Windows backup, or you are not sure that you are able to do it, file recovery software can be helpful. To retrieve deleted files DiskInternals Uneraser is the best file recovery software.

DiskInternal Uneraser is easy-to-use, efficient software that includes a recovery wizard that guides you step-by-step through the recovery process.

Uneraser, just like the name suggests, is a deleted file finder and a simple but powerful recovery software tool that provides restoration file recovery and is created for the not-so-tech-savvy user who wants to get their files back.

DiskInternal Uneraser does a great job to recover your lost data.

Supported file systems: FAT12/16/32, APFS(reader), ExFAT, RomFS(reader), HFS+(Mac), Ext2, 3, and 4 (Linux), ReFS, NTFS, NTFS5, UFS, XFS and ZFS.

The tool helps you with all steps of the file recovery process, even those that can’t be involved in every step, to recover wide variety (photos, music tracks, videos, documents, etc.) of deleted files. With so many data recovery software tools in web stores, it has gotten impossible to get the complete range of different file types in one recovery software tool for a reasonable price. But DiskInternal Uneraser is an all-in-one software solution that recovers up to 95% of lost data in very little time.

Glossary

NTFS is a new and improved file system for the Microsoft Windows of operating systems NT, which differs significantly from other file systems with performance and quality.

XFS is a 64-bit journal file system, was added to the core Linux kernel in 2002.

ZFS is a new file system that provides unique, scalable performance and real-time remote replication.

FAT, exFAT — the file system most often used on flash drives. Works with all versions of Windows and current versions of Mac OS X, but requires additional software for Linux.

Ext2/3/4 is the journaling file system of the Linux kernel, which has several evolving versions with various journaling options.

UFS is a popular flash memory for various digital devices (smartphones, tablets, etc.).

HFS is the Apple file system that runs as the primary on Macintosh computers or on the Mac OS platform.

ReiserFS is a journaling file system created by Namesys for Linux That allows you to resize on-the-fly without unmounting.

Reiser4 is the fourth version of the high-performance journaling file system created by Namesys for Linux.

RomFS is a simple read-only file system.

ReFS — modern fail-safe file system, announced by Microsoft in 2012.

XFS is a 64-bit high-performance file system with logs. XFS support was included in the Linux kernel in 2002.

ZFS — a modern file system invented by Sun Microsystems, has a common repository, copy-on-write, the ability to take pictures in order to monitor changes in the file system.

APFS is Apple’s proprietary file system. Created for macOS High Sierra(10.13). Inheritor of HFS+.

Forensic Disk Images (EnCase, ProDiscover) — is a software that is engaged in the collection and in-depth analysis of computer data. The results can be analyzed in special reports, which is necessary for a forensic investigation in the activities of law enforcement agencies and in forensic examination.

Calibre

Если вы имеете хотя бы небольшой опыт общения с электронными книгами, вы наверняка слышали о Calibre. Если нет — вам нужно бросить всё и установить его немедленно. Это не просто читалка, это невероятно мощная программа для организации вашей электронной библиотеки.

На первый взгляд интерфейс программы может показаться черезчур сложным, но, для начала, на все эти кнопки и панели можно не обращать внимания. Если вам нужно просто прочитать книгу — загрузите файл и дважды нажмите по названию.

Calibre не только поддерживает множество форматов электронных книг, но и позволяет ковертировать их. Кроме того, программа позволяет удалять защиту DRM с заблокированных книг. С помощью системы плагинов функциональность программы можно расширить.

Если вы постоянно в движении — доступна портативная версия Calibre, которую можно просто загрузить на флэшку и носить с собой. Также можно использовать для этой цели облачное хранилище.

Glossary

NTFS is a file system developed in 1993 by Microsoft. It is still the most advanced Windows file system.

ReFS is a newer Windows file system that replaces to some extent NTFS. The main feature is fault tolerance and increased productivity.

Ext2/3/4 is a Linux file system with several versions: Ext2 is not a journal file system, Ext3/4 lacks this drawback. Therefore, Ext2 is still used in SSH and flashcards.

UFS is a popular flash memory specification for digital devices.

HFS is a common file system from Apple Computer for computers running Mac OS.

ReiserFS is a regular journaling file system developed specifically for Linux by Namesys in 2001.

Reiser4 is the 4th version of the file system Reiser, created in 2004 by Namesys, with high performance and encryption options.

XFS is a modern 64-bit file system created in 1994. It has high performance and scalability.

ZFS is a 128-bit file system integrated with the logical volume manager.

RomFS is a primitive file system for reading data on Linux systems.

APFS is the latest file system created by Apple for Mac computers with macOS 10.13 and higher.

Forensic Disk Images (EnCase, ProDiscover) is an application for creating evidence files that help you to create a report on forensic operations at the end of work and provide reliable information to investigators.

Using DiskInternals Linux Reader as an Ext4 explorer

DiskInternals Linux Reader is a free utility software tool that lets you read and access Ext4 on Windows 10/8/7. This software’s interface looks very similar to Windows Explorer’s interface.

Linux Reader — setup window of the tool

Linux Reader — select the disk

Linux Reader — open disk to preview files

Linux Reader — preview files

It loads all the Linux partitions available on your hard disk and removable drives. DiskInternals Linux Reader supports the following file systems: Ext2/3/4, ReiserFS, Reiser4, HFS, HFS+, FAT, exFAT, NTFS, ReFS, UFS2, ZFS, XFS, Hikvision NAS and DVR.

This software is available for free and lets you preview the contents of the Ext4 file system on Windows.

How to access Ext4 data on Windows 7, 8, and 10

DiskInternals Linux Reader doesn’t let you modify Ext4 files; it is simply an Ext4 file explorer for Windows.

You have to copy the files in the Ext4 partition to a Windows partition to make any changes to the file. To do this, open the Ext4 partition, right-click on the file you want to modify, then click on “save” to launch the “Export Wizard” box. Follow the prompts to export the files to a Windows partition, where you can now modify the contents.

DiskInternals Linux Reader works for Windows 10, 8, and 7.

Why do hard drives and SSDs fail?

When you find your SSD not performing like it should, or suddenly going silent, it’s often due to a critical hardware failure. Since SSDs don’t have any spinning disks or any moving parts, the semiconductor components can fail due to shorting, melted solder points, worn out controllers & capacitors, etc. Recovering deleted files depends on the severity of the hardware failure. Often, you can recover deleted files for user-based hardware failures with recovery software.

Hard drive failure is pretty well-documented and the reasons behind it can range from things like physical trauma, platter misalignment, bad sectors, bearing and motor failure, head crash, mechanical failures, and so on.

Tips for recovering deleted partitions

If, for some reason, a partition is deleted, then you need to keep in mind that the data from the partition is actually still on the logical disk for some time, but it is not accessible for reading.

Therefore, the most important advice is: do not create, add, delete, or copy the partition in the same drive where the data was deleted. This will overwrite it with the new information, and all your previous files will be deleted forever.

However, there are situations when, due to circumstances, you can’t use a computer for a long time. In this case, do not try to restore a partition. Time is not on your side. The sooner you start partition recovery, the more successful the result will be.

Guide: recover a deleted partition step-by-step

Here are detailed step-by-step instructions for Partition Recovery to help you recover a Windows partition without any problems.

Step 1. Download and run the trial version of DiskInternals Partition Recovery.

Partition Recovery Installation.

Step 2. The recovery wizard will start automatically.

Partition Recovery — select the hard disk where you need to find a partition.

Step 3. You need to select the disk in Physical Drives and the disk recovery mode: “reader”, “uneraser” or “full recovery”. To restore the partition, select full recovery mode. Click Next.

Partition Recovery — select the scanning mode.

Step 4. Scan. Wait for the process to be completed.

Partition Recovery — scanning.

Step 5. Preview and recover the partition’s files. Recoverable files are marked with a red cross in the upper left-hand corner. Right-click on the file and select «Preview in New Window.» After that, you can safely restore files with one click of the Recovery button.

Partition Recovery — recoverable files marked with a red cross.

Partition Recovery — preview files content.

Step 6. Saving. Simply purchase a license and enter the license key in the appropriate field. No rescan and no reinstall required! Now select the location for the restored partition. Click Save.

As you can see, DiskInternals Partition Recovery is the right way and a proven method to get your valuable information back. With this software, you are always safe. Partition Recovery restores data from hard drive disks and its partitions, no matter the file type or the reason for the loss.

Good luck!

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How to define the last character

You can use the command to find stings in another string. If you have a string that does not end with “/”, you can use grep to get its last character. The example below shows how to achieve this.

Example 4 — the last character

From the code above, “$?” denotes the exit status, and the –q flag is needed in case the argument turns true, and nothing is printed. If the match was found, the exit status would be 0. The –E flag allows regex matching, while the «/$» represents the end of the string.

Different ways of using regex match operators

There are quite different ways of using the regex match operator (=~), and here are the most common ways.

Method 1:

The following syntax is what to use to check and see if a string begins with a word or character.

Note: The most recent versions of bash (v3+) support the regex comparison operator “=~”.

To match this or that in a regex, use “|”.

Example:

Example 6 — using the regex match operator

user* means “use” and zero-or-more occurrences of “r”; thus, “use” and “userrr” is supported.

user.* means “user” and zero-or-more occurrences of any character; thus, “user1” or “userX” is supported.

^user.* means to match the pattern user.* at the beginning of $HOST.

Note: the expression above is a “proper” regular expression syntax.

The syntax below will check to see if $var starts with the hashtag:

Example 7 — using the hashtag

Method 2:

To see if a string contains a substring, use the following syntax:

Example 8

Note: the full stop (.) that comes before the asterisk (*) matches zero or more occurrences of any character that is not a newline character.

Output:

It’s there.

Finally, it is important to note that the regex match operator “=~” won’t work when you use single square brackets; you must double the square brackets.

Заключение

Несмотря на то, что все из описанных выше программ выполняют те задачи, для которых они были созданы, имеется еще одна возможность для обмена файлами между двумя операционными системами Linux и Windows, более простая в использовании и интуитивно понятная. Для этого необходимо создать дополнительный раздел, отформатированный в файловой системе, понятной для операционной системы Windows и доступной для системы Linux. Файловая система FAT32 имеет изначальную поддержку как в системе Linux, так и Windows. Кроме того, Linux без проблем может читать и писать на разделы, отформатированные в файловой системе NTFS.

Таким образом, вы можете просматривать и изменять файлы в любое время, без необходимости иметь дополнительное программное обеспечение. Если есть какие-либо файлы, к которым необходимо получить доступ из другой операционной системы, просто скопируйте их в дополнительный раздел, отформатированный в файловой системе, понятной для операционной системы Windows.