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Sony DCR SX40: internal memory format error

Sony DCR SX40: while recording, it suddently rebooted, and I can't access the video - it says "internal memory format error". I deleted the video and tried it again, and the same thing happened.
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You may try a video recovery software, recommended asoftech data recovery as it helped me before. use link below to download:
Camcorder video recovery software

You may refer to this video tutorial

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You may have to try some video recovery software, here are some for your options. Both programs can also recover photos and music.

video photo recovery program (for Windows OS)
Mac video photo recovery program (for Mac OS X)

First of all you need to install the program on your computer (choose the right version based on the operation system you are running), then connect your camcorder (memory card or HDD) to the computer and start to recover your deleted videos.

One More Tip: Your should act as soon as possible and before the deleted videos are recovered, better not take more videos in case overwritten situation will happen.

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