[SOLVED] CCTV data recovery from DVR

[eyespider]

Hi how do I get data from a 1 tb purple WD drive?
It was a storage in an old CCTV system, its not recognised on the DVR i've put it in my usb HDD dock and it shows up as unalocated data as im using win 7 x64
I'm sure there was recordings on here but someone has wiped it
can anyone provide a walkthru?
regards

 

[kanewolf]

Hi how do I get data from a 1 tb purple WD drive?
It was a storage in an old CCTV system, its not recognised on the DVR i've put it in my usb HDD dock and it shows up as unalocated data as im using win 7 x64
I'm sure there was recordings on here but someone has wiped it
can anyone provide a walkthru?
regards

I would boot a linux USB and examine the disk that way. It is possible that the disk is encrypted by the original DVR and may be unrecoverable.

 

[fzabkar]

Many DVRs have proprietary file systems.

Can you show us the contents of sector 0? You can use a disc editor such as DMDE.

https://dmde.com/

 

[kanewolf]

I used to have old cameras at home and it was a problem to check recording from them. That is why I decided to install a reliable home security system. Now I use security devices from Ajax. But they do not produce cameras, that is why I am looking for good ones. I would like to buy wireless cams for an affordable price. The Ajax providers will be able to connect them to the system, so I will check them through an application. I am tired of all the complicated actions regarding old security systems. These new devices make my life easier.

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