How Do You Recover A Sony Handycam DCR-SR40 Hard Drive?

The Sony Handycam DCR-SR40 is a digital camcorder that offers users the ability to save their video files directly on to the Handycam hard drive. One the best features of the Handycam is the ability to delete video files from the hard drive with the click of a button. However, if you have deleted a video file accidentally, you might be wondering how to restore the file back to the Handycam's hard drive. Recovering deleted files isn't hard with the right tools. Download WinUndelete (see References link). WinUndelete is a software program that gives users the ability to recover files from a USB device. Since the Handycam connects to the computer through USB, you can use WinUndelete on the Handycam's hard drive. Turn your Handycam on at the "Power" button. Connect your Handycam to an available USB port on your computer. Launch the WinUndelete program and select your Handycam from the drive window on the left hand side of the software screen. Click on the "Scan" button and wait for the ...  more