Memory stick file recovery

**lackobrain** · July 14th, 2009, 10:07

Does anyone know if it is possible to recover files from a formatted memory stick?

I'm trying to get hold of some save files from a dodgy bootleg stick that has been formatted.

I've already blasted it with Recuva but no dice - any tips?

**VampDude** · July 14th, 2009, 15:57

I don't think you can, because the majority of bootleg memory sticks are compressed so they read a larger capacity than they actually are.

I.e:
32mb > 1GB - 64mb > 2GB - 128mb > 4GB.

On a PC, erased data can be restored until something takes the memory that it once had. I read somewhere that deleted files weren't actually deleted, but I believe it to be different for a memory stick as it's nothing more than a microchip in an enclosure.

**lackobrain** · July 15th, 2009, 15:49

Thanks for the info Vampdude,

After a bit of $#@!ing around with the offending stick, I've come to the conclusion that it's physically knackered.

Mark that one up to experience and I guess I'll have to source better next time!