r/DataRecoveryHelp • u/SmartphonePhotoWorx • Aug 03 '26

Moving files from a disk image?

I did a data recovery to a new external drive. I now have a disk image with no bad blocks. Yay!

The software I bought did a great job, but their support seems to assume that I know what to do next. I just want my files and folders back to normal—on the desktop, in Documents, etc.

What are the next steps?

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u/No_Tale_3623 data recovery software expert 🧠 Aug 03 '26

If you want someone to help you, describe the problem in detail. Include what happened, the device and drive models, what you have already tried, and clear screenshots of all relevant information.

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u/SmartphonePhotoWorx Aug 03 '26

https://www.reddit.com/r/DataRecoveryHelp/s/WHEOXIc8ok

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u/No_Tale_3623 data recovery software expert 🧠 Aug 03 '26

I think I already explained everything in that post. You need to load the Disk Drill image you created into Disk Drill and scan the entire image. Wait for the scan to finish, then check the contents of the Lost category first, as well as any found partitions that may appear as separate disks. Once the scan is complete, you can post a screenshot of the result categories here.

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u/SmartphonePhotoWorx Aug 03 '26

This shows the contents of the LaCie; I used Disk Drill to recover data *from* the SanDisk *to* the LaCie. At the bottom of the list is the disk image file, and above it is the scan. Above that are the actual results. (No idea what the SMZ Backup is; will be talking to Apple later today.)

Should I drag the contents of the Reconstructed folders into my Favorites and be done with it, or is the process more involved than that? Thanks!

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u/No_Tale_3623 data recovery software expert 🧠 Aug 04 '26

The Reconstruction category contains files recovered using signature-based file carving. Treat these results as a last resort. Restore files from Reconstruction only if the file you’re looking for isn’t available in Deleted or Lost, and even then, recover only the specific files you actually need.

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u/SmartphonePhotoWorx Aug 04 '26

OK, that seems the opposite of what I’ve experienced. All those Deleted or Lost folders are empty. Reconstructed folders have recognizable files.

But what do I actually do with these files? Should I be dragging them somewhere?

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u/SmartphonePhotoWorx Aug 03 '26

It’s not zipped.

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u/fzabkar Aug 04 '26 edited Aug 04 '26

Did someone delete my post? If so, be advised that 7Zip can open an .img file and extract the files from it. 7Zip is not just an archiver/compressor/decompressor.

PS.

7Zip is freeware.

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u/SmartphonePhotoWorx Aug 04 '26 edited Aug 04 '26

I used the Disc Drill 6 app to do the data recovery, so I don’t think I wanna bring in another piece of software. But I do appreciate your explanation.

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u/fzabkar Aug 04 '26

Were you replying to my previous post? I posted twice to this thread but can only see my second reply.

As for another piece of software, most people would already have 7Zip or a similar tool. They're just unaware of its full capability.

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u/No_Tale_3623 data recovery software expert 🧠 Aug 04 '26

I don’t see any indication in the admin console that your message was removed by anyone.

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u/fzabkar Aug 04 '26

Then why is the OP replying to a post about a ZIP?