How to Convert PST File from Outlook 97-2002 Format to New Format

Older versions of Microsoft Outlook save PST files in ANSI format, while newer version creates these files in Unicode format.  While ANSI files can be opened in newer versions of Microsoft Outlook many people find it more convenient to covert these files to Unicode when they upgrade their Outlook program. Depending on the version of Outlook that you are using, your PST file will come in one of two formats. If you are using a version of Outlook that is 2002 or older, the PST files...

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5 Examples of Criminals Caught Using Data Recovery Software

Digital forensic investigators help catch and put away criminals by using techniques such as data recovery to find incriminating evidence on a suspect’s devices. Convictions have been achieved by looking at e-mails, Internet searches, and deleted files.  Here are some examples of how data recovery programs have helped law enforcement identify criminals. Digital forensics is a new type of forensics that finds evidence of criminal activity on “digital artifacts”: computers, cloud drives,...

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How is Data Recovery Used in Computer Forensics

Computer forensics is a growing field of law enforcement where evidence is gathered from a suspects computer to help build a case against them. Digital forensics tries to recover data from hard drives that people might have tried to conceal. With cyber-crime rising, law enforcement agencies find themselves needing to look into the computer records of suspected criminals. Computer forensic techniques are used to gather and protect evidence from a computer that can be presented in a...

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