Feb 01 2007
How to locate suitable data recovery software
Data recovery software can be used to recover data that has been lost or files that have been deleted from your computer’s hard disk or a CD or DVD. Since there are several data recovery programs available in the market, you need to select the one that suits you most.
You can do so by following these guidelines:
One, you should look for a data recovery program that is easy to install. Most users have limited knowledge of computers and may not be able to use a program that requires a complex installation procedure.
Two, the software should be compatible with a range of platforms such as Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 98 and Windows NT. This will allow you to use the program across a number of operating systems.
Three, the data recovery program should come with clear instructions and should be easy to use. Some programs have options that are not easy to find and users waste a lot of time looking for them.
Four, you should ideally look for a program that allows you to recover data across storage media, like hard disks, CDs, DVDs, or thumb drives. The data recovery program should be capable of recovering all of the data or a part of it and you should be able to use it to recover one file or many files, with ease.
Five, the software should support multiple file systems like FAT, FAT32, and NTFS, because different file systems are used by different operating systems.
Six, some data recovery programs are capable of working as background agents that backup critical data selected by users for protection. These can be more useful than others.
Seven, look for data recovery software that offers a high level of support by means of helpdesk, e-mail or phone. Vendors should provide all relevant information about the software on their website.
Eight, there may be a large number of files that can be recovered and it may take a lot of time to search for a particular file manually. A good data recovery program will have search capabilities and will help you to find files you want to recover easily.
Nine, you may find that some data recovery programs are able to locate the files that you are looking for, but are not able to restore them to their original file directory. Look for software that will help you do this.
