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Enhanced Recovery of AVI Files Using Recuva

ShivaranjiniComputer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security), Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science, Madanapalle, IndiaMahesh Babu KComputer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security), Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science, Madanapalle, IndiaMaheswar Reddy KComputer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security), Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science, Madanapalle, India

Vol 9 No 25 (2025): Volume 9, Special Issue of INSPIRE’25 April 2025 | Pages: 308-314

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 24-04-2025

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Abstract

This research focuses on advancing the data recovery process for fragmented AVI files on NTFS file systems using enhancements to Recuva, a popular recovery tool. Audio Video Interleave (AVI) files often suffer from fragmentation due to their large file size and frequent editing, making recovery challenging. The study emphasizes improvements in three core areas: identifying fragmented file segments, reconstructing incomplete or corrupted metadata, and recovering data in scenarios where portions of the file have been overwritten. By integrating these improvements, new algorithms were developed to analyze file patterns, reconstruct lost metadata, and recover partially overwritten fragments. Rigorous testing demonstrated a significant boost in recovery success rates under diverse fragmentation and overwriting scenarios. These advancements are expected to enhance data recovery solutions for both individual users and organizations handling critical multimedia files.

Keywords

Data recovery, Recuva, AVI files, NTFS, fragmentation, metadata reconstruction, overwritten data, file carving


Citation of this Article

Shivaranjini, Mahesh Babu K, & Maheswar Reddy K. (2025). Enhanced Recovery of AVI Files Using Recuva. In proceeding of International Conference on Sustainable Practices and Innovations in Research and Engineering (INSPIRE'25), published by IRJIET, Volume 9, Special Issue of INSPIRE’25, pp 308-314. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2025.INSPIRE50

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