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Active@ File Recovery

by LSoft Technologies · Since N/A
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ActiveAvailable globallyOn-premise
Quick facts
VendorLSoft Technologies
Year launchedN/A
StatusActive
Location120 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5J 0A8, Canada
Countries servedGlobal
Languages17
Integrations1+
Free tierN/A
Free trialN/A
Contact salesN/A

About Active@ File Recovery

Active@ File Recovery is a file recovery software from LSoft Technologies that provides the ability to detect and recover lost files and damaged disks. It combines features such as Users Guide, Version History, and Requirements so users can easily navigate the recovery process. This software supports recovery from various file systems and storage devices, making it versatile for different scenarios. Active@ File Recovery is designed for Windows users who need to restore critical data from corrupted or accidentally deleted files. Key capabilities: recover lost files support for damaged disks comprehensive Users Guide detailed Version History clear Requirements Best for: individuals and businesses that need reliable data recovery solutions.

Active@ File Recovery by LSoft Technologies is a powerful data recovery solution designed to retrieve lost, deleted, or corrupted files from various storage devices. Whether the data loss occurred due to accidental deletion, formatting, system crashes, or partition damage, the software offers robust tools to locate and recover files effectively. It supports a wide range of file systems including FAT, NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, and Ext2/Ext3/Ext4, making it suitable for both Windows and Linux-based environments. Key features include QuickScan and SuperScan for locating lost data, the ability to restore partitions, and support for recovering files from damaged RAID arrays. Active@ File Recovery offers a clean, functional interface that prioritizes usability without compromising on depth. The layout is intuitive, guiding users through the recovery process with a step-by-step wizard. While the design may appear dated compared to some competitors, it is straightforward and focused on performance rather than aesthetics. For beginners, the interface provides enough guidance to make simple recovery tasks easy, while power users will appreciate the advanced options like filtering by file type and hex-level disk inspection.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Covers a wide range of file systems and can rebuild damaged RAID arrays.
  • Offers both Windows and Linux recovery options for non-booting systems.
  • Improves recovery of severely damaged files with over 155 built-in and user-definable signatures.
  • Allows creation and recovery from disk images, crucial for preventing further data loss.
  • Easy to navigate with an explorer-style UI and can be run portably from USB.
Cons
  • The 64 KB file size recovery limit in the DEMO version is very restrictive for evaluation.
  • he text doesn't mention direct support for cloud storage recovery.
  • While it rebuilds virtually, actual RAID data recovery success can depend on the extent of physical drive damage.

Features

Key features

Comprehensive File System Support

Recovers data from a vast array of file systems including NTFS, ReFS, exFAT, FAT, HFS+, ApFS, UFS, XFS, JFS, Ext2/Ext3/Ext4 & BtrFS, making it versatile for diverse storage devices.

RAID Reconstruction

Virtually rebuilds damaged RAID0, RAID1, RAID5, and Span disk arrays, enabling data recovery from complex, multi-disk setups.

Bootable Recovery Environments

Includes both Windows (WinPE-based) and Linux (LiveCD) bootable recovery environments, allowing data recovery even when the operating system fails to boot.

File Signature Recognition

Employs Active@ Scan technology to recognize and recover files based on their unique signatures for over 155 file types, improving recovery success rates for severely damaged or reformatted drives.

User-Defined File Signatures

Offers advanced users the ability to create custom file signatures using regular expressions, enhancing its adaptability for specific or rare file types.

Disk Image Creation & Recovery

Supports creating raw (sector-by-sector) disk images of logical and physical drives and allows recovery from these images

Additional features

Bootable Windows Recovery Environment (WinPE-based ISO)

Enables recovery when the machine doesn't boot.

Bootable Linux Recovery Environment (Linux-based ISO - LiveCD)

Facilitates data recovery when the machine doesn't boot, supporting UEFI secure boot x64 PCs and legacy BIOS.

Boot Disk Creator

Prepares Windows-based or Linux-based bootable recovery media on CD/DVD/Blu-ray or USB.

Supports Various Windows OS

Designed for Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, and Windows Servers 2003-2022.

Recovers from Damaged/Formatted/Reformatted/Deleted Partitions

Extends recovery capabilities to severely affected partitions across various file systems.

Ability to Define Disk Areas to Scan

Allows users to specify particular regions of a disk for scanning.

Recovers Named Streams

Can recover named streams on NTFS.

Different Filename Conflict Resolution Methods

Provides options for handling duplicate filenames during recovery.

Different Types of Scan

Includes QuickScan (Fast), SuperScan (Slow), and LastChance recovery.

SuperScan Capabilities

Detects deleted/damaged partitions and logical drives, and scans disks with damaged MBR.

Filesystem's Metadata Display

Displays metadata like $FILE, $INDX, $DIR for various file systems.

Recognizes Files Based on 155 File Signatures

Uses Active@ Scan for recognizing a wide range of file types.

Very Compact Utility

Minimal chances for data overwriting during installation.

Pricing

Free trial
Free version
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Monthly plans

Personal License
USD 29.95/mo
billed monthly
Corporate License
USD 39.95/mo
billed monthly
Personal License
USD 44.95/mo
billed monthly

Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
17
Interface languages
15
Billing currencies

Interface languages

EnglishGermanSpanishFrenchItalianPortugueseJapaneseChinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)KoreanRussianTurkishUkrainianDutchPolishCzechSlovak.

Billing currencies

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