HDD Mechanic is a program for Windows created to help you recover lost data from damaged hard drives. It enables you to perform this operation for a variety of HDD failures, including bad sectors, corrupted files, and accidental item deletions.
Overview
The main goal of this tool is to give you the means to retrieve data from inaccessible computer storage devices. Thanks to the reliance of advanced algorithms and techniques, you are able to locate and restore files or folders even from severely damaged hard drives. It is also possible to recover information from formatted and repartitioned HDDs.
Functionality
The software solution comes equipped with a wide range of instruments for optimizing storage devices. It can scan hardware components for bad sectors and repair any that are found. There is an option to rebuild corrupted file systems and fix damaged partition tables. You also have the possibility to securely erase data from hard drives to prevent it from being recovered by unauthorized users.
Interface and drive types
The graphical interface is designed to be intuitive and easy to work with. There are detailed instructions for recovering lost data, making it accessible to users with varying levels of technical expertise. It is necessary to mention that the program supports a considerable number of hard drive types, namely SARA, IDE, and SCSI. If you would like to retrieve your items from USB sticks and memory cards, you may try another utility called Data Rescue.
Features
- free to download and use;
- compatible with modern Windows versions;
- allows you to recover data from HDD drives;
- it is possible to fix corrupted partition tables;
- you can securely erase files and folders.
