Andre,
He mentioned using shadow copies for making backups.
Would there not be a chance that if he looks at multiple copies of his backups (which I understood from an earlier reply he has more backups) that he might be able to find a copy which does not have its grain tables wiped out?
Grain tables should not change that much over time I think? At least not for existing files that don't grow.
For the rest.. yes agreed that Ulli would be the best person to ask for anything involving recovery.
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Wil