Disk Drill for Mac User Reviews
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"Outstanding!"
Version: Disk Drill 1.7.185
Pros
This software does what it is supposed to very efficiently and quickly.
Cons
No cons, I have in the past spent serious money on recovery tools that do not do a fraction of what Disk Drill does.
Summary
Disk Drill recovered all my data from formatted external HDD - 80 gigs of info... Compared to some software that's not so powerful, or a physical drive recovery services who wanted $3,000 - $5,000 for all the data, Disk Drill is extremely easy to use and it 100% works. I hope this review helps you make the right choice.
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"A Must Have"
Version: Disk Drill 1.7.185
Pros
Nice GUI and wide set of features. Recovery vault will be the most advanced function.
Cons
Nothing negative to say. The software does an excellent job of data recovery.
Summary
I accidentally unplugged my external HDD I've been using happily as a Time Machine on my MBP. Once disk was plugged back in, it showed the following message: "This disk is not formatted, do you wish to format?"
I tried Disk Drill to recover data as I remembered someone who used this software with success. When I saw it had found the files I wanted, I pay for Pro version and recovered all of them.
Thanks for such a nice data recovery tool. This sits in the MUST HAVE list of utilities! -
"generally nice utility"
Version: Disk Drill 1.7.185
Pros
easy using, recovers data greatly
Cons
the price is too high!
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"Works well. Recommended."
Version: Disk Drill 1.7.183
Pros
Easy to use in all modes of search, you just have to be patient when using the Deep Scan - well worth the wait. Took a couple of minutes to recover a 2 GB deleted folder. Recovered everything!
Cons
The situation when you need to use it.
Summary
Everyone makes mistakes. Disk Drill can help you out of a pinch.
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"This is such a life saver!"
Version: Disk Drill 1.7.183
Pros
Deep scan - it recovered even more data that I'd hoped it would be able to! No brain surgery required - very easy to use.
I am happyCons
None that I could identify
Summary
I had some issues with my digital camera that resulted in the deletion of my pictures. Disk Drill recovered not only those photos but ones from several month ago as well. I highly recommend it !!!
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"Appalling Recovery"
Version: Disk Drill 1.7.183
Pros
Easy to use
Cons
Did not recover ANY Logic projects, or most of my Itunes library using deep scan.
Summary
Complete waste of money!
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"SAVED MY LIFE!"
Version: Disk Drill 1.7.183
Pros
Simple to use! Just plug in external media, any external media, and start up Disk Drill! A few clicks in guided menus, and it started doing it's thing.
It can find stuff from waaaaaay back!Cons
The only time I was confused, or had issues is - after it does it's scan, it presents you with all the "info" it's gathered, and you select what you want to recover. I was a bit confused, because the scan showed me a few partitions it found. I was a little lost as to which partition I was supposed to try and recover.
Also, there are generic filenames, like: Filename000001.JPG...a thumbnail view would be nice, since all the filenames are automatically assigned.Summary
I have an external backup drive with 35 years of photos. Photos from childhood to photos from when the digital age started. While working on my computer, I had a hard drive issue that made me have to load everything from backup. When I checked the drive, I saw that I had accidentally erased the drive, sometime previously.
Disk Drill helped me recover everything...and more actually. More files under the layer of the files I was looking for!
I never heard of, or used this software until I had my emergency, and I was able to recover everything. So, it's pretty simple to use. If I can use it successfully, anyone can!
I LOVE this program now, it literally saved my life! (or, at least recovered it!)
Thanks to all the staff at Disk Drill! -
"Must-have App for Every Mac User"
Version: Disk Drill 1.7.183
Pros
I haven't actually realized how really helpful it could be to purchase MacLegion Bundle with Disk Drill as a part of it until I lost almost all my Logic projects. I have spent 10 hours recovering my files with Disk Drill PRO and as a result all of my work is resurrected!
Much respect to developers for that bundle offer and great performance that Disk Drill has shown.Cons
The only complaint I'm having is that there is no iPod Touch support as far as I could understand...
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"THE BEST DATA RECOVERY SOFTWARE FOR MAC OS X ON THE NET"
Version: Disk Drill 1.7.183
Pros
Customer support
Cons
High price
Summary
Well done! I like your software, a also like your givaways, this one was discovered on youtube -"DD-YTUBE-DISCNT", You can save 15% on PRO, or just use free edition to protect your data. Thanks
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"Disk Drill did not recover missing files."
Version: Disk Drill 1.7.183
Pros
Easy to use.
Cons
I had accidentally ejected my USB drive from my Mac laptop while in use. Several folders vanished, each containing many files. The free DiskDrill download found nothing until I performed a deep scan. Then it appeared that many files had been revealed. The preview function was ghosted, so I could see them. The only way to actually recover the files was to pay $89 for the pro version. I did, the followed the directions, copying the "recovered' files to a new location. However, those files were the very same as the ones that remained on my USB and were not, in fact, missing. I contacted the company and received a couple email replies asking for information. I supplied that info, and continued to ask for a rebate, but received none. So I am now out $89 and have lots of work to do to rewrite those files.
Summary
Promised much be delivered nothing.
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