Type 'DP.exe /?' to display the list of possible command-line parameters.

Detailed description of the parameters:

• '/FOR'
  Start DiskPatch in forensic mode. DiskPatch will not use the administrative sector and will allow the user to select a disk that has to be protected for the duration of the session. More details can be found in the part of the manual that describes how and when to use forensic mode.
• '/FIL'
  Forces DiskPatch to ask the user where to write its files. Use this switch if you wish to disable file writing altogether, or if you wish to specify a different location for the files. The default location is a directory named 'DPFILES' that is created in the current directory. If file writing is disabled, the following functions can not be used:
  - saving/loading state files
  - logging
  - creating undo files
  - importing/exporting sectors
• '/IPE'
  Ignore partition errors when rebuilding partition tables. Should not be used unless suggested by DIY DataRecovery support.
• '/DNC'
  Skip the disk check that is performed when selecting a disk.
  When you select a disk to work with, a number of tests are performed to make sure the disk is okay and recognized correctly. If a test fails DiskPatch will notify you. When a disk is in bad shape these tests may prevent DiskPatch from continuing after the disk was found to be failing. Use '/DNC' in such cases to skip the tests.
• '/NPF'
  Skip the 'preflight checks'.
  At startup DiskPatch performs a number of tests to determine if serious problems may prevent a successful recovery. In certain situations these tests may prevent DiskPatch from continuing if the PC or any of its disks have problems. Use '/NPF' in such cases to skip the tests.
• '/EOD'
  Will allow DiskPatch to read past the disk's boundary. This option can be useful when the disk is not recognized correctly (the disk's size is not accurately detected). Please note that if the disk is not recognized correctly, it should be made a priority to fix this; repairs can not be performed until a disk is recognized correctly by the PC.
• '/ISC'
  Allows loading a state file that is not connected to the disk (anymore).
  DiskPatch uses a randomly generated key to connect a state file to a disk. This key is saved in the administrative sector and in the state file, to make sure that under normal circumstances it would be impossible to load an incorrect state file. If a situation occurs in which an old state file needs to be loaded (while DiskPatch says that the state file is not connected to the disk), use the '/ISC' parameter. Please note that this parameter should never be used unless needed; loading old state files can cause incorrect repairs.
• '/SET'
  Allows the user to change core settings that affect the way DiskPatch searches the disk and performs repairs.
  These settings should never be changed unless specifically requested by DIY DataRecovery support.
• '/DBG'
  Will flush each log line to disk before continuing the next operation. This will ensure a complete log file if hang-ups or crashes cause problems. This setting slows DiskPatch down considerably, do not use it unless needed.

When using '/SET' a screen is displayed that allows you to change the following settings:

• 'READDELAY'
  Enable (1) / disable (0) the read delay that occurs after a read error was encountered.
• 'DUMPFOUNDSECTORS'
  Enable (1) / disable (0) a full dump of the sectors that are found during the 'analysis scan'.
  This will increase the size of the log file considerably, do not use it unless needed.
• 'FIXFATS'
  Enable (1) /disable (0) the repair of FATs during 'rebuild boot sector' operations.
• 'MAXFATSCAN'
  The maximum number of sectors that is scanned when looking for FAT details.
• 'MAXDATACOLLECTION'
  The maximum number of records for the disk analysis database.
• 'IGNOREF8FF'
  Ignore (1) or include (0) FAT records.
  Setting this to 1 will lead to less clutter in the disk analysis database, but will change the recovery rating for FAT partitions (the rating's accuracy will drop).
• 'DOWNSIZEEXT'
  When enabled (1) the extended partition that is created during the 'rebuild partition table' operation will be as large as the logical partitions that it contains.
  When disabled (0) the extended will include all space on the disk that is located after the last primary partition.
• 'SCANSIG'
  The signature that is used to identify 'significant' sectors, in Hex.
• 'REBUILDMBR' / 'REBUILDBS'
  Use a blank template during a rebuild (1) or change the existing sector (0) when performing a repair.