We generate a large number of files daily. Some of them are preserved and others are not. Those that we discard end up in the recycling bin and, after emptying it, we forget about them. However, it may happen that, by mistake, we have deleted a file that we now need, to help us with this problem, we have Stellar Data Recovery Professional .
But as we will see, this payment software does much more than recover those files and will assist us in other types of problems such as those derived from partitions, loss of emails and even physical damage to our DVDs. Its more advanced version will come to assist us with problems of this type in RAID storage units.
Stellar Data Recovery Professional works with devices formatted in NTFS, exFAT, FAT16 and FAT32 and, in addition to operating on several memory devices, it is also capable of recovering data from computers that are blocked and, apparently, impossible to boot. The software will help you locate and recover any type of file – be it photos, videos or other files – by reading the information in the header.
A free version of the program is offered on the website, but it only serves to scan and preview lost or deleted data. If you want to recover them or use the other possibilities of Stellar Data Recovery Professional, you will have to buy one of their licenses.
Stellar Data Recovery Professional, a multi-device data retriever
The most outstanding feature of Stellar Data Recovery Professional is that it allows you to recover deleted files from any physical medium ( memory card, USB or hard disk ). We will only have to select the device to inspect and select the destination location for the saved files.
But this program also has the possibility of analyzing optical disks that are in bad condition, either externally -because scratches or partially burned- or internally -for having corrupted files . Regardless of how those DVDs were edited, the program will recover the files with the original name and folder structure.
In addition to recovering data from the physical devices we have seen, Stellar Data Recovery Professional also helps us in recovering deleted or deleted emails . This possibility is available for the MS Outlook, Outlook Express, MS Exchange Server and MS Lotus Notes mail servers among others.
For the situations where the lost files are on our main hard disk, Stellar Data Recovery Professional allows creating a disk image to work more easily in the damaged sectors. If we wish, we can also create this file from any of our external disks or memory sticks.
All of these features are enhanced by the dual scanning system . Stellar Data Recovery Professional has a quick version that offers a preview but, in the event that we do not find the lost file that we are looking for, the program has the option “scan in detail” that will return a more refined search result
Recover your files with ease
The operation of the program is very simple and any user will be able to obtain the maximum result without the need of having great computer knowledge.
You just have to select the type of file you want to recover, the device in which Stellar Data Recovery Professional has to search and, after scanning and localization, click on “recover” . As we have said, this program is paid so if you want to rescue your lost file, you will have to buy one of its licenses.
In the event that the program does not achieve its objective and you cannot recover your file, it will provide you with the contact of a professional data recovery company that agrees not to charge any amount if it fails to recover your information.
Hire one of its paid versions
Stellar Data Recovery Professional has three paid versions whose cost ranges from € 79.99 to € 199. The cheapest version responds to the description we have made of the program. For 2o euros more, the program will repair your damaged video files in MOV, MP4, M4V, 3G2, 3GP and F4V formats. It will also repair your corrupted JPEG / JPG files. Both versions must be used and installed in a single system and can be contracted for one year or indefinitely. If you choose the second option, the price will increase by 20 and 50 euros respectively.
The latest version, called “Technician” presents the RAID recovery option as an incentive and costs € 199. This plan does not contemplate indefinite contracting, but it does allow installation in three systems.
Free Data Recovery Software, the free and limited version
Stellar makes a free version of its program available to users with several limitations compared to its professional version. With Free Data Recovery Software , you can only recover files up to a limit of 1 GB and the program will only search your PC or USB drives.
The handling and interface is very similar to the professional version but, as you can see, several options available in the advanced version have been removed.
Download Stellar Data Recovery Professional
The system requirements of this program are not very demanding. If you want to install it, you will need at least a Windows XP computer, 2 GB of RAM and 250 MB of free disk space. The process is very simple and routine.
If you want to download the free option, use the link
Alternative and free options
Recuva, by CCleaner
This program, designed by the creators of CCleaner, will help you recover files from your hard drives, memory cards and USB regardless of whether they have been recently formatted. In addition, it offers a deep scan that will allow you to search even the last corner of your hard drive.
And in the event that you really want to get rid of a file, Recuva offers you the possibility of deleting and overwriting files according to the most demanding parameters that will guarantee that your files are permanently deleted and unrecoverable.
It offers a free version to help you with the recovery of your files. If you need more options, you have a paid version for € 19.95
Try the free version here.
TestDisk, for advanced users.
This free and open source option focuses on recovering partitions lost due to software failures, viruses, or human errors – such as deleting the partition table. The program is intended for professionals or advanced users, so use it with caution.
Download this program by clicking on the link