.SDM 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 .SDM file recovery guide for Windows, MacOS, Android and IOS in 2024.

SDM File Recovery

What is a .SDM file?

E-mail message created with the StarOffice Mail e-mail client; included with earlier versions of StarOffice; not supported by OpenOffice.org software.

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

There can be several common causes for ".SDM" files lost or failure:

  1. Accidental deletion: The most common cause is accidental deletion by the user. This can happen when the user mistakenly deletes the ".SDM" file or empties the recycle bin without realizing the importance of the file.
  2. File system corruption: File system corruption can occur due to various reasons such as sudden power outages, system crashes, hardware failures, or software errors. This corruption can lead to the loss or failure of ".SDM" files.
  3. Virus or malware attacks: Viruses or malware can infect the system and corrupt or delete files, including ".SDM" files. These malicious programs can enter the system through unsafe downloads, email attachments, or infected external devices.
  4. Software or hardware issues: Issues with the software or hardware components used to access or store ".SDM" files can also cause loss or failure. This can include problems with the operating system, application crashes, disk errors, or faulty storage devices.
  5. Human error: Human error, such as improper handling of files, accidental formatting of storage devices, or improper shutdown of the system, can also lead to the loss or failure of ".SDM" files.
  6. Software conflicts: In some cases, conflicts between different software applications or incompatible software versions can cause issues with ".SDM" files. This can result in file corruption or loss.
  7. Physical damage: Physical damage to storage devices, such as hard drives or memory cards, can cause ".SDM" files to become inaccessible or lost. This can occur due to accidents, mishandling, or natural disasters.

It is important to regularly backup ".SDM" files and implement proper data recovery measures to minimize the risk of file loss or failure.

How to recover lost ".SDM" 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 ".SDM" file may be deleted.

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

Use programs for recovering ".SDM" 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 ".SDM" 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.

The tool recovers data from any devices, regardless of the cause of data loss.

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.

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

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Analysis Type
  4. When the scanning is over, you will be shown the files for recovery.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Files that Can be Restored
  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.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Deep Scan
  6. Select the files you have been looking for and click "Recovery".

    File Recovery Software - Files List for Recovery
  7. Choose one of the methods for saving the files and recover them.

    Saving recovered files in Hetman Partition Recovery

How to open file with ".SDM" extension?

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Programs that open ".SDM" files

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Additional Information

  • File type: StarOffice Mail Message

  • File extension: .SDM

  • Developer: N/A

  • Category: Text Files

  • Format: N/A

  • File types that use the extension .SDM:

    • StarOffice Mail Message

    • Spatial Data Modeling Language File

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Vladimir Artiukh

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.

Oleg Afonin

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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