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ICE ECC
ICE ECC

ICE ECC is a file verification and repair tool that enables you to protect your important files against digital corruption using Reed-Solomon codes. The program is not intended as a main backup solut ...

Average of 3 user ratings: 5
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  • Nov 22, 2005
  • For version:
  • 2.1

quote  Very nice and original  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

I couldn't believe just how well it worked. I tested it be making a recovery file for a folder, and then made changes to the original to see if the program could recover them. It worked like a charm! It even recovered files that I had deleted from the folder; and this was at the 25% redundancy level (dictates how much recovery is possible). It is also possible to set the redundancy level above 100% so that you can recover files even if the ECC recovery file itself is corrupted! The size of the recovery file is significant, however. If you wanted to backup a CD, the ECC file would be approximately 200MB. This may seem a bit large, but as a "backup for you backup" its not too bad. Personally I think you should still make a full backup of important files- the program does have its limitations and is really only used for data loss due to digital corruption; it won't work if you accidentally delete large chunks of data. This is a unique program and worth getting.

user Review by: TheDarkLord (7)
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  • Jul 18, 2005
  • For version:
  • 1.6

quote  Excellent!  quote

  • Interface: 3
  • Features: 4
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Excellent program that can prevent you from data loss over long periods of time. Ice ECC is so well written and designed that it's perfect for protecting your files over the long haul.

user Review by: zridling (6)
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  • May 13, 2005
  • For version:
  • 1.0

quote  A must have!  quote

  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

This application is simply amazing. I created some .ecc files from some test source files. I used a hex editor to delete a whole lot of data from the original source files and this application restored them all! It appears as though the help file language was converted from something other than English, but it is still understandable. This application does have its limitations. Read up on Reed-Solomon codes for more info.

user Review by: Geejay (21)
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