Active@ File Recovery
File recovery software
Backup software
Data recovery software
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What is Active@ File Recovery
Active@ File Recovery is a Windows-based file recovery utility designed to restore deleted, formatted, or otherwise inaccessible files from local disks and removable media. It targets IT staff and power users who need ad-hoc recovery from HDD/SSD, USB drives, memory cards, and common file systems. The product focuses on scan-and-recover workflows, including partition and file-system level recovery options, rather than ongoing backup management. It is typically used as a remediation tool after accidental deletion, corruption, or partition loss.
Broad file system support
The tool supports recovery scenarios across common Windows file systems (for example NTFS and FAT/exFAT) and can work with a range of storage media types. This makes it suitable for mixed endpoint environments where users bring in different removable devices. It also includes options aimed at recovering from formatted volumes or lost partitions, not only simple deletions.
Multiple recovery modes
Active@ File Recovery provides different scan approaches (such as quick scans and deeper signature-based scans) to address varying levels of file-system damage. This helps users choose between faster results and more exhaustive searches depending on urgency and disk condition. It also supports recovering specific files/folders when the file system is still partially readable.
Endpoint-focused, standalone usage
The product is packaged as a standalone recovery application, which fits incident-driven use cases on individual machines. It can be deployed by technicians without standing up a backup repository, cloud account, or centralized management plane. For organizations that already use separate enterprise backup platforms, it can act as a complementary last-resort recovery tool for endpoints and removable media.
Not a full backup platform
Despite being used in data-loss situations, it does not function like enterprise backup software with policy-based scheduling, retention, immutability, and centralized reporting. Organizations looking for continuous data protection, ransomware-resilient backups, or multi-workload coverage typically need a separate backup product. As a result, it is better suited to recovery after an incident than to preventing data loss through routine backups.
Limited enterprise management features
The product is primarily designed for local, interactive recovery rather than fleet-wide administration. It generally lacks the multi-tenant controls, role-based access, and centralized auditing that IT teams expect for large-scale operations. This can increase operational effort when many endpoints require standardized recovery workflows.
Recovery success depends on disk state
Like other file recovery tools, results depend on whether deleted data blocks have been overwritten and on the health of the underlying storage. SSD TRIM behavior, encryption, and severe corruption can reduce recoverability even after deep scans. Users may need to create disk images and follow forensic-style procedures to avoid further writes, which adds process overhead.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard — Personal | $29.95 (one-time) | File and folder recovery from live volumes; recovery from damaged or formatted partitions; no file size limits for paid version. |
| Standard — Corporate | $39.95 (one-time) | Corporate/commercial license; same features as Personal for commercial use. |
| Professional — Personal | $44.95 (one-time) | Adds integrated Active@ Disk Editor (hex viewer), RAID recovery support, custom signature detection, File Organizer. |
| Professional — Corporate | $64.95 (one-time) | Corporate/commercial license for Professional feature set. |
| Ultimate — Personal | $69.95 (one-time) | Includes Professional features plus Active@ Boot Disk Lite (WinPE) and Linux LiveCD for recovery from unbootable systems. |
| Ultimate — Corporate | $89.95 (one-time) | Corporate/commercial license for Ultimate feature set. |
| Ultimate — Unlimited | $995.00 (one-time) | Unlimited worldwide licensing for corporations (site/unlimited license). |
Seller details
LSoft Technologies Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1999
Private
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