Access Denied from file I can see!

Recuva
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I'm using Recuva to try to get back data that was lost via a reinstallation of windows. The user didn't know what she was doing. Somehow the file is there, but I can't recover it.

The file's name is blank and it's listed path is "E:\?\" It has no overwritten clusters detected and has state of Excellent. When I attempt to recover it gives me this

Operation Complete

Recovered 0 files in 0.34 sec.

The following files were not recovered (1 total):

Filename | Size | Reason

2,441 KB Access is Denied

Now I took the entire drive and set the owner to local administrator of the system I'm using to recover the data with; And I set file access permissions for all files to everyone / full control. However I still get this error.

Here's the kicker, these files are her images, and I can see the full resolution image in the preview pane of Recuva, but can't recover the file. It's infuriating!

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I've been able to recover photos that were supposedly unrecoverable and some listed as in perfect condition were only partially recovered. You could try a jpeg repair program... or maybe even a different recovery program.

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I intend to try a JPEG recovery program when I get them all recoverd and I survey the damage. My issue is the Access Denied to be able to recover them in the first place. I tried Handy Recovery but it can't see the same files.

Any other suggestions for recovery programs?

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Pandora recovery

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Wow!!! That worked. I wish I could high five you right now.

Thanks for your help Alloverx.