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TAFT (The ATA Forensics Tool)
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TAFT is an ATA (IDE) forensics tool that communicates directly with the ATA controller. It can retrieve various information about a hard disk, as well as look at and change the HPA and DCO settings.
Download the exe file and copy it to a DOS boot floppy. Boot from the floppy and run the tool.
Q: When I run TAFT in Windows it just hangs after I make a menu selection. How come?
A: You must boot from a DOS floppy and run TAFT from there.
Q: I have a question that is not covered here. Where can I get help?
A: Send me your question. I can't promise that I will have time to answer, but I'll do my best.
Introduction
TAFT is an ATA (IDE) forensics tool that communicates directly with the ATA controller. It can retrieve various information about a hard disk, as well as look at and change the HPA and DCO settings.
Usage instructions
Download the exe file and copy it to a DOS boot floppy. Boot from the floppy and run the tool.
Q&A
Q: When I run TAFT in Windows it just hangs after I make a menu selection. How come?
A: You must boot from a DOS floppy and run TAFT from there.
Q: I have a question that is not covered here. Where can I get help?
A: Send me your question. I can't promise that I will have time to answer, but I'll do my best.
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