477-wk3

Using any freeware or trialware, recover deleted files from a Windows computer. This can be a lab computer or your own computer. The best way to do this is use a thumb drive. Delete some files from it then run a recovery tool.

Explain what you did and what tool was used. Then answer the following questions:

1. Did the tool recover the deleted files?
2. What other files were recovered, if any?
3. How does data recovery differ from computer forensics?
4. What purpose do data recovery tools serve in computer forensic investigations?
5. Are data recovery tools forensics? Why or why not?

The assignment should include the following:

• An in-depth submission that should be free of spelling and grammar errors in APA format.
• An essay containing a minimum of 400-500 words documenting your research on the subject.
• You will be assessed on the rationale you use in addressing the questions/issue posted, and how well you justify your argument regarding this issue.
• Your response must be thought provoking, have well developed ideas and/or opinions, and should reference any supporting material from the text, lecture or other sources you have used to complete the assignment.
• You may use your text or the internet as a reference, but remember to cite your sources.  Please be sure to submit your assignment.

You may use your text or the internet as a reference, but remember to cite your sources.  Please be sure to submit your assignment.