Odboso FileRetrieval

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Software information

License:

Shareware (Free to try)


Updated:

02 Nov 2012


Publisher:

Odboso Software

Website:

http://odboso.com

Software Screenshots

Size: 1.27 MB


Downloads: 4713


Platform: Windows (All Versions)

Review by Frederick Barton (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 28 Mar 2012

Many people start to panic when they accidentally delete a file, because they do not know it can be recovered. If you delete something, the physical data will remain present on your disk. This is why data recovery is possible. Odboso FileRetrieval will search for that physical data and "undelete" it. Even if you are new to the concept of data recovery, you will be able to master the software's features in no time.

The size of the installation package is less than one Mb. After setting a destination path and choosing what shortcuts to create, the installation process will begin straight away and it will take a few seconds to finish.

Odboso FileRetrieval features an explorer like interface. Your folders can be found in a tree structure on the left side of the window and their contents, including files and sub-folders, are displayed on the larger area on the right. When you access a partition, the program will perform a quick scan and it will display deleted data among the existing folders. Their icons will be marked with a red "X".

You will not find erased files mixed with the rest. They are placed in two separate folders, labeled "Deleted Files" and "Lost Files." The first folder may be accessed normally, like in Windows Explorer. If you find deleted files, you can select them and click the Recover button on the toolbar, after which you will be prompted for a destination folder. It is also possible to see a file's properties or Hex values, also by selecting them and clicking one of the buttons on the toolbar.

If you access the Lost Files folder, the Deep Scan feature will be launched automatically. You will have to specify what file types the program should search for. They are displayed in a list and you can select them by clicking their check boxes. When you are done, the program will perform a thorough scan and it will display the results in the Lost Files folder. The Deep Scan feature can also be launched directly, by clicking the button with the same name on the toolbar.

Pros

Odboso FileRetrieval is very thorough when searching for deleted files. Due to the interface's familiarity, all users, from beginners to advanced, can make use of its features. The setup package is small, so you can download and install the software in less than a minute.

Cons

The only drawback can be found in the trial version. Unless you buy a license, you can not recover any files. There is no reason to panic if your hard drive fails and you lose data. Odboso FileRetrieval lets you explore any partition type and it will recover deleted files.

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Odboso FileRetrieval Editor’s Review Rating

Odboso FileRetrieval has been reviewed by Frederick Barton on 28 Mar 2012. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated Odboso FileRetrieval 5 out of 5 stars, naming it Essential

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