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Q: Data Recovery

My MacBookPro was formatted without first BackingUp my Data in the Hard drive. Are there Apple Software to recover Mac Hard drive? If there are, how do I get them? Thanks

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8)

Posted on Sep 11, 2016 4:12 PM

by Allan Eckert,Apple recommended
Allan Eckert Allan Eckert
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Yes. There are data recovery software for the Mac. Depending on what was done after the format will determine what can be recovered. If the operating system and software has been reinstalled already then that will greatly reduce the number of files which can be recovered.

 

never having had any need to use any of this software, I am sorry I can not recommend any of them. But here is a site that does recommend 10 of them, http://www.toptenreviews.com/software/backup-recovery/best-mac-data-recovery-sof tware/

 

Maybe in the future you will implement a backup plan for your Mac so that this doesn't happen again.

Posted on Sep 11, 2016 4:20 PM

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  • by Allan Eckert,Apple recommended

    Allan Eckert Allan Eckert Sep 11, 2016 4:20 PM in response to Amsuccess
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    Sep 11, 2016 4:20 PM in response to Amsuccess

    Yes. There are data recovery software for the Mac. Depending on what was done after the format will determine what can be recovered. If the operating system and software has been reinstalled already then that will greatly reduce the number of files which can be recovered.

     

    never having had any need to use any of this software, I am sorry I can not recommend any of them. But here is a site that does recommend 10 of them, http://www.toptenreviews.com/software/backup-recovery/best-mac-data-recovery-sof tware/

     

    Maybe in the future you will implement a backup plan for your Mac so that this doesn't happen again.

  • by ckuan,

    ckuan ckuan Sep 11, 2016 4:17 PM in response to Amsuccess
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    Sep 11, 2016 4:17 PM in response to Amsuccess

    After a format, I'm afraid there's not much you can recover.

  • by turingtest2,

    turingtest2 turingtest2 Sep 11, 2016 4:24 PM in response to ckuan
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    Sep 11, 2016 4:24 PM in response to ckuan

    It depends on the nature of the format. A quick format writes out a new empty root folder and marks all of the space on the drive as available, but the right software can recover everything that hasn't been physically overwritten with new data.

     

    tt2

  • by rccharles,Apple recommended

    rccharles rccharles Sep 12, 2016 9:39 AM in response to Amsuccess
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    Sep 12, 2016 9:39 AM in response to Amsuccess

    Be sure to stop using the harddrive.  If you wish to do the data recovery yourself, buy an external hd. Install an os on it.  Try out the data recover apps.

     

     

    Entering:

    mac data recovery

    into Google will list some firms who specialize in recovering data. Data recovery isn't cheap.

     

    Examples:

    1) Ontrack Data Recovery is the world leader in data recovery services and data recovery software offering the fastest,  most convenient and cost-effective solutions to clients who have experienced data loss.

    http://www.ontrackdatarecovery.com/

     

    2) Enter the world of DriveSavers Data Recovery…

         * Data Recovery Tools

         * Data Recovery Process

         * Data Recovery Cleanroom

    http://www.drivesavers.com/