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The tag overwriting on WindowsForum.com covers scenarios where data on a storage device is partially or fully replaced, often unintentionally. Discussions include recovering fragmented files from a partially overwritten NTFS partition after a clone drive utility mishap, and methods for securely removing sensitive data by overwriting it on the C drive, including workarounds for TrustedInstaller access restrictions. Another topic involves deploying a customized Windows 7 image to multiple computers by overwriting the original install while preserving each machine's license key. These threads emphasize backup strategies, data recovery tools, and careful management of disk writes to avoid data loss.
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    VIDEO How to recover fragmented files from a partially overwritten NTFS partition?

    Which tools can recover fragmented files from a partially overwritten NTFS partition? A friend of mine used a clone drive utility without knowing the implications. It looks like he selected the wrong target drive, and, more importantly, he did not unplug unused devices before using such a...
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    • backup data loss data recovery disk cloning file attributes file carving file management file recovery forensics fragmentation jpeg metadata mp4 mpeg ntfs orphaned directories overwriting partition recovery tools tech support
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    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 Removing data protected in TrustedInstaller area

    I have found with Disk Investigator scores of urls and passwords on my disk that windows7 has somehow put in the clear on my C drive. I have tried using HxD to overwrite the passwords, but windows7 gives me an 'Access denied' message when I try to save the changes. This write is supposedly...
    • Landers
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    • access denied backup c drive data recovery data security disk investigator disk management file access file system hxd linux overwriting paragon password restore security trustedinstaller windows 7 winhex
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Installing 1 W7 image to multiple computers (but with orig. keys)

    I need to install Windows 7 on multiple computers (over 20), overwriting the original install with a customized one with added software. I would use boot time imaging software to simply load the image but I am concerned about the license key for each computer. Could I update the cloned...
    • Octopolis
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    • admin tools backup boot image cloning computer customization deployment imaging installation key extraction licensing multiple devices original keys overwriting software system restore windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation