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How do I check if my CPU supports AVX or other required features? Is there a simple tool for that?
If I disable CHKDSK with chkntfs /x C:, does that mean it won’t catch real disk issues in the future? Just wondering if it’s safe to leave it off permanently.
Thanks! If I reinstall the Windows Security app using that PowerShell command, will it affect any of my current Defender settings or quarantine history? Just want to make sure nothing important gets lost.
Yes, Secure Boot requires the system to be using GPT, not MBR. Also, an outdated BIOS can sometimes cause options like Secure Boot to be greyed out. I’d recommend converting the drive to GPT and updating the BIOS to the latest version.
Does Secure Boot stay greyed out if the system is using MBR or if the BIOS is outdated?
Got it. I’ll pause usage until I try one of these. Thanks y’all.
Also check if your phone’s been synced with iTunes before. Some tools can scan local backups too.
Same. I used one that scanned my phone directly and showed deleted pics from like a month back. No backup needed. Just don’t add new data..it could overwrite stuff.
Yep, it let me preview first. That’s why I went for it. Can’t remember the name but it wasn’t one of those sketchy looking ones.
Which one did you use? Did it show stuff before charging?
I was able to recover some of my voice memos and documents using an iPhone data recovery software on PC. No iCloud needed.
Guys I messed up. About 3 weeks ago I deleted a full iMessage thread on my iPhone 13 because I thought I didn’t need it anymore. Well, turns out I actually do need it now, it had a bunch of attachments (mostly photos and some pdfs) that I didn’t save anywhere else.
I didn’t have iCloud backup on at the time (I know, my bad), and the thread’s gone from the “Recently Deleted” section too. I’ve been searching online and came across some tools, but most of them either ask for money up front or don’t even detect anything.
Is there any way to get back deleted iMessage attachments after 3+ weeks? Like a recovery software that actually works? Or is it game over?
Also just to mention..whatsApp stores media locally and in chat backups. If it was a WhatsApp video, check Google Drive backups if enabled. But if you’ve wiped those too, desktop software is really your best (and last) option.
Yup.. agreed with @Orion on avoiding random apks. If you’re okay trying a desktop app, you might want to check out some of the PC-based Android recovery tools. A few of them (like the one I used) can scan your phone’s internal storage for deleted files, without rooting. Not free, but some offer preview mode so you can see if your file is there before buying.
No, running that PowerShell command just reinstalls the Windows Security app itself. It won’t delete your Defender settings or anything in quarantine. All your protection settings and history stay the same. It’s safe to use.