Network Drive Scan Not Possible?

[Parka]

I just started using Recova and I've been experiencing 1 problem and I also have a small feature request.

 

1. From the Wizard window where I select a specific location, I should be able to just type in that box instead of pushing "browse" and then navigating to it. The reason is because I use encrypted container files and the drives change often and for some reason, Windows doesn't always list all the open drives in explorer...perhaps it's something wrong with my machine but it's always been like that which has never been a problem because just running the command "F:\" or "L:\" or whatever the letter is, will still take me to that drive regardless if explore sees it or not. Unfortunately, Recova doesn't allow me to list drives not seen by explorer. I know Windows is aware of those drives because they also show up in disc management. So, let me type in that box the exact location!!

 

2. What appears to be a bug is when again I'm using the Wizard and, at the same location I spoke above, I pushed "browse" and I navigated to Z:\ which is a Network Drive. In case you're not familiar with what a network drive is - it's just an external hard drive that is connected straight to the router first. Anyhow, Recova 'sees' Z:\ but once I select it, push OK and choose "Deep Scan" then it brings up a Window with the only option being "Switch to Advanced Mode". The problem is...what is going on? There is no progress window, no nothing. It's just sitting there. When I push the button "Switch to Advanced Mode" and then again I try to find Z:\ in the drop down box, it's not there. I can only get Recova to see Z:\ if I use the Wizard.

 

To me, this sounds like several problems all wrapped into 1.

 

 

Fix this, and I'll reinstall.

 

Thanks,

-B.M.N

[RalphP]

I doubt this is possible. As a rule network disks don't offer the same access to the actual disk hardware that is possible with a direct attached disk. The exception to this rule is iSCSI which I believe does present a block device to the operating system. Mind you, I'm no filesystem guru - any experts, feel free to correct me.

 

As a workaround, you might be able to remove the physical disk and plug it into a spare sata port in your PC and scan it that way. If it's a RAID device that probably won't work though and will probably corrupt the remaining data.