Basics

Everything you need to know about Disk Drill as a first-time user: data recovery 101, data protection and more.

Can I Really Scan for My Lost Files for Free?

Yes! You absolutely can use Disk Drill to scan for lost files for free. Our free version, Disk Drill Basic, has full scanning capabilities. That means it costs you nothing to check and see if Disk Drill can find the […]

How Can Disk Drill Help Prevent My Files from Being Lost In the Future?

Disk Drill has three great data protection features that will make it much easier for you to prevent and recover lost files in the future. All of these features are completely free with Disk Drill Basic: Guaranteed Recovery: This feature allows […]

What File Formats Can Disk Drill Recover?

To answer this question, we need to start with explaining how data recovery actually works. There are so many file formats supported by Disk Drill, but in many cases, the format (or binary signature) of a specific file is not […]

What Are the Differences Between Disk Drill Basic, PRO, Expert and Enterprise?

We offer four different licenses to suit the needs of various users. Here is an overview of each type:  Basic — The Basic version is free. It gives you all the functions of data protection and scanning, so that you […]

What Are the Disk Drill System Requirements?

Thanks for visiting our knowledge base to learn more about the system requirements for Disk Drill. As you can see, the software needs regular updates to stay compatible with modern computers. We are doing our best to keep up with […]