By Susan Dawson


One of the nightmares that computer users do not want to go through is a hard drive crash. It is a bad experience especially if you have no back up. There are several ways of recovering data from a hard drive that is not functioning properly. They include repairing the hard drive and using applications that are designed to recover files. When looking for data recovery software Mac computer users have several options.

Some operating system versions have a backup utility. If you configure it well you should be able to restore your files after the hard drive has been damaged. If your machine is covered under the warranty you can have the data recovered for you by the manufacturer. You can also look for professionals who can repair you drive.

Hard drives become damaged or corrupt because of several reasons such as virus and Trojan attacks, bad sectors, catalog files that are corrupt and the master directory. Corruption of the volume header can also cause loss of data. If the disk initialization is not successful you are also likely to have a malfunctioning hard drive.

If your hard drive is not repairable you should try using recovery software. There are many programs for this purpose. The process of extracting files from a damaged drive can last from a few hours to several days depending on the extent of the damage. For the best results it is advisable to research on the best program to use.

If you know the right application to use the chances of recovering your files are high. Before choosing an application you should consider several factors. One is compatibility. It is important to go through the technical specifications or the user manual of the application to confirm whether it is compatible with the operating system.

The drives that are supported are also a factor to put into consideration. You should ensure that the application you purchase is able to extract data from your hard drives. If the files were stored in a partition make sure the program can extract files from a partition that has already been formatted.

You should also consider the ability of the application to recover emails. It is advisable to confirm the kind of files that the application is designed to recover. There are different file extensions ranging from music to documents. A reliable application should have a demo version. This will allow you to see the type of files that can be recovered. A demo will show you the capability of the full version and you can then decide whether it is the right application for you.

After the preview you can now decide whether the application is worth the money. If possible you should buy a program that has a money back guarantee on it. Applications that are designed for the Mac operating system are expensive and you should get the best results from them. If you consider the factors above you should be able to buy the right program to get your files back. When in need of data recovery software Mac computer users have a wide choose.




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