CNET Editors' review
It couldn't be easier to scan for lost files on your system, but this program's demo version doesn't allow you to save what it finds. NTFS Data Recovery requires little user intervention. The interface resembles Windows Explorer and the commands are found in easily recognizable toolbar buttons as well as on the File menu.
Using the simple wizard, you need only select an available drive and hit the start button. How long the scan takes depends on the size of the drive. NTFS Data Recovery is great at letting you know how the scan is progressing. You can see the minutes elapsed, percentage complete, and how many files have been found. Once complete, found files are displayed with columns for file name, type, size, and create date. You easily can sort by any column. As with Windows Explorer, additional information and options are shown in a right-hand sidebar. This includes details, which shows what was scanned and the prognosis for recovery.
Unlike some programs that let you restore a few files as proof of the recovery process, NTFS Data Recovery requires you to register the program before you can save the found files. If you're willing to take it on trust that it can actually recover what it finds, this program is exceptionally easy to use.
Publisher's Description
From The Undelete:
System failure rendered your hard drive inaccessible, and operating system unable to load? Accidentally formatted or repartitioned NTFS drive? Recover as much data as possible after a hard drive accident. NTFS Data Recovery enables correct operation and optimum performance of NTFS partitions by automatically scanning the disk and accurately re-creating the entire file structure. Restore access to your hard drives and partitions even if you cannot access your hard drive from Windows, or if your computer can not load. NTFS Data Recovery scans a corrupted hard drive or a damaged NTFS partition, accurately re-creating original file structure and recovering lost data automatically. Using NTFS Data Recovery is easy, safe and straightforward thanks to its recovery wizard that allows you to restore data from corrupted, inaccessible or formatted hard drives. The pre-recovery Live Preview allows you to see what you can and what you cannot recover before you pay. The free edition of NTFS Data Recovery allows you to see the contents of lost, deleted or corrupted office documents, pictures and archives prior to actual recovery. Live Preview ensures successful data recovery and helps you restore the latest versions of your office documents. Live Preview guarantees successful data recovery if you can see the preview. For even greater safety, you can create a drive image, store it on another hard drive, and restore data without touching the corrupted disk. This really helps if your disk has mechanical or electronic faults that limit access to the disk. Prioritizing document, picture and archive recovery over the rest of your files further increases your chances of successfully recovering important data. Recover documents, pictures and archives before anything else. NTFS Data Recovery allows you to salvage what really matters by automatically locating and recovering important office documents, pictures, ZIP and RAR archives before the rest of your data.
What's new in this version: Version 2.5 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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"Refused to recognize the damaged drive."
Version: NTFS Data Recovery 2.5
Pros
It was free to try. No harm done.
Cons
The drive in need of repair did not even show up in the dialogue box. If the demo is limited to only one drive then the description should say so.
Summary
I neither like nor dislike this product . . . it simply did not serve my needs, ie. recognizing and restoring files on a hard drive. Other demo programs like Easy Recovery and Pandora Recovery and GetDataBack found files Beware, though, the program wants to put a "Smart PC Toolbar" in your Internet Explorer browser. If you care about your privacy, do not accept the offer. May you have better luck with this program than I did.
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