SFSExtract Syntax

[NWC]

What is the correct syntax to extract files fro driver G: to C:\Recovery?

I followed the descriptio in the CMD line and keep on getting error message. This is what I typed:

SFSExtract Single g: c:\Recovery

Is this correct syntax?

[DaAppleMan]

First i'd say get a better version of SFSExtract from http://www.zshare.net/download/53412065a88ef8f3/.

Follow advice from http://forum1.netgear.com/showthread.php?t=32229.

Lastly all command options HAVE to be in uppercase.

From the new SFSExtract I'd use sfsextract WDISK g: c:\recovery

Andy

[Synyster]

Yup that should work. Just in case it doesn't, contact Dataplow to see if they have a new version of sfsextract since they are the creators of that filing system.

[dhoward1111]

This was very useful, one other issue I found was that you need to make sure you run SFSextract with administrator rights under Vista otherwise it could not open the target directory.

From start menu search for CMD, right mouse click and select "run as administrator", then all commands are entered with administrator rights.

[srsoltis]

Although it is generally not recommended to directly connect SC101-formated disks to a PC or Mac, it might be possible to run an extraction that way.

1. Install the disks in your PC.

2. Download the newest version of SFSExtract (www.dataplow.com/Documents/SFSExtract.zip).

3. Run SFSExtract on the physical disk as “SFSExtract.exe SWDISK \\.\PhysicalDrive<x> c:” where <x> is the drive number and “c:” is a path to a device that has enough storage to hold the SC101 contents. The drive number comes from Disk Management. If you are unsure, please email a screenshot of the Disk Management window (My Computer->Manage->Disk Management).

[Jack™]

Originally Posted by srsoltis

Although it is generally not recommended to directly connect SC101-formated disks to a PC or Mac, it might be possible to run an extraction that way.

Thanks srsoltis!
Indeed, this latest version of SFSExtract (v. 4.53.1.085) seems to have a new command parameter:

Full disk scan volume extraction, swap bytes
(To be used if SC101-disk placed in PC/USB drive)
SFSExtract SWDISK <drive> <target>

[delhiescorts]

Quality information on this thread.

[Jack™]

Dataplow has confirmed that one can extract data from an image created by the ubuntu command dd (read post #16 by Rodyz):

SFSExtract.exe SWDISK <filename.img> <target disk/directory to put files>

(read post #7 by Adidas28)

Further possible options in my post #8 in this thread.

[VideOD]

I started to do this, but I ran out of drives to recover to. I noticed someone mentioned in another thread that a solid green light could mean the PSU could be bad on the SC101. I took apart the toaster and put power on one of the drives, plus connected the power adapter on the back and viola.. (with one of the drives removed) I am recovering the data and should be done in about 24 hours. (fingers crossed)

[Jack™]

Actually, a solid green power LED is indicative of no problems, there are cases wherein a PSU is going bad and has not enough power to keep a HD "alive".
Hope you got your data back