Data Rescue 6
File recovery software
Online backup software
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Data recovery software
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What is Data Rescue 6
Data Rescue 6 is a desktop data recovery application used to scan storage media and recover deleted or inaccessible files. It targets individuals and small teams that need ad-hoc recovery from internal drives, external drives, and removable media after accidental deletion, formatting, or file system issues. The product focuses on guided recovery workflows and file preview to help users identify recoverable content before restoring it. It is not positioned as an enterprise backup platform and is typically used as a point tool when data loss has already occurred.
Purpose-built recovery workflows
The product is designed specifically for recovering lost data rather than managing ongoing backup operations. It provides step-by-step workflows that guide users through selecting a device, scanning, and restoring files. This makes it practical for one-off recovery scenarios where an organization does not have a full backup set available. It fits well as an endpoint recovery utility alongside broader data protection tools.
Broad device scan support
Data Rescue 6 is used to scan common storage types such as internal disks, external USB drives, and removable media. This breadth supports typical small-business and individual recovery cases, including accidental deletion and formatted volumes. It can be applied to multiple devices without requiring integration into a storage platform. That flexibility contrasts with platform-centric data management products that focus on managed environments.
File preview before restore
The software supports previewing found files (where possible) to validate recoverability prior to copying data out. This helps reduce time spent restoring irrelevant or corrupted items and supports more targeted recovery. Preview also helps users prioritize critical files when scan results are large. In practice, this is useful for incident-driven recovery where time and storage for restored data are limited.
Not a backup platform
Data Rescue 6 is primarily a recovery tool and does not replace scheduled, policy-based backup software. It typically lacks centralized administration, retention policies, and reporting expected in business backup products. Organizations needing continuous protection, immutability, or multi-system coverage generally require separate backup tooling. As a result, it is best treated as a complementary utility rather than a core data protection system.
Limited enterprise management features
The product is oriented toward local, interactive use and generally does not provide the multi-tenant management, role-based access control, or audit capabilities common in enterprise data protection suites. It is not designed for large-scale fleet deployment with centralized monitoring. This can increase operational effort when supporting many endpoints. It also limits suitability for regulated environments that require detailed recovery auditing.
Recovery outcomes not guaranteed
As with most file recovery tools, results depend on factors such as overwrite activity, drive health, encryption, and file system damage. Even when files appear in scan results, they may not be fully recoverable or may restore with corruption. Severe hardware failure may require specialized forensic services beyond software-based recovery. Users should plan for variable recovery success and prioritize creating disk images when appropriate.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trial | Free | Scan and preview lost files; Free data recovery up to 1GB ("New Users Only"); demo allows full scan and preview. |
| Standard | $79 | Standard License: Unlimited data recovery for 30 days; Unlimited software access. |
| Professional | $399 per year | Professional License: Unlimited data recovery for one year; Unlimited software access; billed annually. |
Note: The official Prosoft Engineering product page references a "one-file recovery" option in its FAQ (a one-file recovery can recover a single file) but the site does not list a price for that pay-per-file option. No pay-as-you-go prices were found on the vendor's official pages.
Seller details
Prosoft Engineering, Inc.
Livermore, California, United States
1995
Private
https://www.prosofteng.com/
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