.MAN File Recovery

Have files been deleted due to a user’s error or software error? Have you formatted a disk by accident and need to know how to recover the files? Read our .MAN file recovery guide for Windows, MacOS, Android and IOS in 2024.

What is a .MAN file?

Help manual (called a "man page") used by the Unix Man utility, a program used to view documentation; contains information about a Unix command or other Unix function; can be viewed within a unix shell using the man

What Are Common Causes of ".MAN" Files Lost or Failure?

There can be several common causes for ".MAN" files being lost or experiencing failure:

  1. Accidental deletion: Users may accidentally delete ".MAN" files while cleaning up their system or removing unnecessary files.
  2. Software or hardware issues: Issues with the software or hardware can lead to the corruption or loss of ".MAN" files. This can include system crashes, power outages, or software conflicts.
  3. Virus or malware infections: Malicious software can infect and corrupt ".MAN" files, rendering them inaccessible or causing failure.
  4. File system errors: Errors in the file system, such as disk errors or file system corruption, can lead to the loss or failure of ".MAN" files.
  5. Improper shutdown: If a system is not shut down properly, it can result in the loss or corruption of files, including ".MAN" files.
  6. Software updates or installations: Sometimes, during software updates or installations, ".MAN" files may be overwritten or modified, leading to failure or loss.
  7. Human error: Mistakes made by users, such as accidentally formatting a storage device or mistakenly moving or renaming files, can result in the loss of ".MAN" files.

It is important to regularly back up important files, including ".MAN" files, to prevent loss or failure.

How to recover lost ".MAN" files?

Sometimes while working with a computer, laptop or other stationary or mobile devices, you may encounter various bugs, freezes, hardware or software failures, even in spite of regular updates and junk cleaning. As a result, an important ".MAN" file may be deleted.

By no means should you think that the only way to recover a ".MAN" file is always to create it once more.

Use programs for recovering ".MAN" files if a file was lost after accidental or deliberate deleting, formatting the memory card or the internal storage, cleaning the storage device, after a virus attack or a system failure.

Programs to recover ".MAN" files

Looking for a way to get files back? In cases when files were deleted and they cannot be restored by using standard operating system tools, use Hetman Partition Recovery.

Follow the directions below:

  1. Download Hetman Partition Recovery, install and start the program.

  2. The program will automatically scan the computer and display all hard disks and removable drives connected to it, as well as physical and local disks.

  3. Double-click on the disk from which you need to recover ".MAN" files, and select analysis type.

  4. When the scanning is over, you will be shown the files for recovery.

  5. To find a file you need, use the program’s interface to open the folder it was deleted from, or go to the folder "Content-Aware Analysis" and select the required file type.

  6. Select the files you have been looking for and click "Recovery".

  7. Choose one of the methods for saving the files and recover them.

How to open file with ".MAN" extension?

Looking for how to open a stereo unix Manual image file file?

Programs that open ".MAN" files

Windows
Microsoft Notepad
Microsoft WordPad
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Mac
Apple TextEdit
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Linux
Vim
GNU Emacs
Pico
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Additional Information

  • File type: Unix Manual

  • File extension: .MAN

  • Developer: N/A

  • Category: Text Files

  • Format: Text

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Author: Vladimir Artiukh, Technical Writer

Vladimir Artiukh is a technical writer for Hetman Software, as well as the voice and face of their English-speaking YouTube channel, Hetman Software: Data Recovery for Windows. He handles tutorials, how-tos, and detailed reviews on how the company’s tools work with all kinds of data storage devices.

Editor: Oleg Afonin, Technical Writer

Oleg Afonin is an expert in mobile forensics, data recovery and computer systems. He often attends large data security conferences, and writes several blogs for such resources as xaker.ru, Elcomsoft and Habr. In addition to his online activities, Oleg’s articles are also published in professional magazines. Also, Oleg Afonin is the co-author of a well-known book, Mobile Forensics - Advanced Investigative Strategies.

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