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Nero RescueAgent
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1 Start Successfully
1.1 About the Manual
This manual is intended for all users who want to learn how to use Nero RescueAgent. It is
process-based and explains how to achieve a specific objective on a step-by-step basis.
To make best use of this documentation, please note the following conventions:
Start Successfully
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precisely followed.
1. Start …
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The number at the beginning of a line indicates a prompt for action.
Carry out these actions in the order specified.
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Indicates text passages or buttons that appear in the p r ogram
interface. They are shown in boldface.
(see…)
Indicates references to other chapters. They are executed as links and
are shown in red and underlined.
[…]
Indicates keyboard shortcuts for entering commands.
1.2 About Nero RescueAgent
With Nero RescueAgent you can quickly and easily recover files from storage media which,
for instance, have been corrupted by scratches or cannot be read correctly due to ageing.
The following storage media are supported by Nero RescueAgent.
CD
DVD
Hard drive
USB stick
Memory card
Floppy
For
multisession disks and disks formatted for the UDF file system capable of packet writing,
Nero RescueAgent also provides the option of recovering deleted files and older file
versions.
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1.3 Working With Nero Rescue Agent
The Nero RescueAgent Assistant helps you to restore files in just a few steps.
The following individual steps are necessary.
Select storage medium and scan level.
Search storage medium for files that can be restored.
Select files to be restored and define storage location for files.
Start Restore.
Save log file. (optional)
Then you can either start a new scan, scan the storage medium again, restore files or end
Nero RescueAgent.
See also
Select Storage Media And Scan Level → 8
Select Files to Recover → 11
Save Log File → 14
Start Successfully
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2 Starting The Program
To start Nero RescueAgent, proceed as follows:
1. If you use the Nero Multimedia Suite and have Nero StartSmart available:
1. Click the Nero StartSmart icon.
The Nero StartSmart window is opened.
Starting The Program
2. Click the
button.
The list of Nero applications is displayed.
3. Select the Toolbox > Nero RescueAgent entry in this selection list.
The Nero RescueAgent window is opened.
2. If you use Nero BackItUp & Burn:
1. Click the Nero BackItUp icon.
The Nero BackItUp window is opened.
2. Click the Nero RescueAgent button.
The Nero RescueAgent window is opened.
You have started Nero RescueAgent.
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