{"id":45,"date":"2013-03-20T21:50:37","date_gmt":"2013-03-20T21:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/help.cleverfiles.com\/?p=45"},"modified":"2025-06-12T00:56:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T00:56:17","slug":"how-to-upgrade-from-disk-drill-basic-to-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/how-to-upgrade-from-disk-drill-basic-to-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Upgrade from Disk Drill Basic to PRO"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_upgrade_to_disk_drill_proenterprise\"><\/span><b>How to Upgrade to Disk Drill PRO\/Enterprise<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to jump to a specific part of the article, feel free to use the Quick Navigation menu below. It will help you get the instructions on how to upgrade your Disk Drill from Basic version to PRO or Enterprise in no time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\" role=\"alert\"><b>Jump to:<\/b><br \/>\n&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"#Chapter1\">Disk Drill for Windows: Basic to PRO\/Enterprise upgrade instructions<\/a><br \/>\n&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"#Chapter2\">Disk Drill for macOS: Basic to PRO\/Enterprise upgrade instructions<\/a><\/div>\n<p>Start your data recovery journey by downloading Disk Drill Basic\u2014the free data recovery software for Windows and Mac. If you haven\u2019t already, click the banner below to download Disk Drill Basic and start recovering your lost files today.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-relative post-download\">\r\n<i class=\"box-60x36 icons icon-winmac-xs  \"><\/i>\r\nDownload Disk Drill data recovery app\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-xs-block pull-right\" href=\"\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/dl.html\">Download now<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when_do_i_need_to_upgrade\"><\/span><b>When Do I Need to Upgrade?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The great thing about Disk Drill is that you don\u2019t have to upgrade to its premium\/paid edition until you ensure the file(s) you are looking for can be recovered. Always <a href=\"\/dl.html\">download<\/a> the free Disk Drill Basic first, and <a href=\"\/help\/how-to-recover-lost-files-with-disk-drill-basic\/\">scan your storage device(s)<\/a>. Once you have located and successfully previewed the files you wish to recover, you may consider upgrading to <a href=\"\/pro.html\">Disk Drill PRO<\/a>. In case you had our data protection modules enabled before the data was lost and can be restored with Disk Drill\u2019s <a href=\"\/help\/recovery-vault-faqs\/\">Recovery Vault<\/a> or <a href=\"\/help\/guaranteed-recovery-faqs\/\">Guaranteed Recovery<\/a>, the recovery is totally free for you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\">&#x1f4a1; <b>Remember<\/b>: Disk Drill Basic provides free data recovery for up to 100 MB (Windows version). To explore all of its complimentary recovery features, keep <a href=\"\/help\/can-i-really-scan-for-my-lost-files-for-free\/\">reading this article<\/a>.<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the_benefits_of_upgrading_to_disk_drill_pro\"><\/span><b>The Benefits of Upgrading to Disk Drill PRO<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the free Disk Drill Basic allows you to scan for lost files, preview the recoverable items, and recover from Recovery Vault and Guaranteed Recovery storage, only Disk Drill PRO will allow you to restore and access those files through other recovery methods like Quick and Deep Scan, smart recovery algorithms, partition search, etc.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"premium_upgrade_options\"><\/span><b>Premium Upgrade Options<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We have two Disk Drill licensing options available:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#x1f468;&#x200d;&#x1f4bc; <b>PRO<\/b> &#8211; The PRO edition is for personal use only. It allows you to install Disk Drill only on computers that you own and can only be used to recover data from hard drives and other media that belong to you. It cannot be used for money-making\/commercial purposes. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disk Drill PRO is available in two variants:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>&#x1f504; <b>PRO Subscription<\/b> \u2013 Annual plan with access to all PRO features, priority updates, and ongoing support. Renew yearly to stay current.<\/li>\n<li>&#x267e;&#xfe0f; <b>PRO Lifetime License<\/b> \u2013 One-time payment for a perpetual license that includes lifetime updates. Pay once and use Disk Drill forever.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>&#x1f3e2; <b>Enterprise<\/b> &#8211; This is the commercial license that allows you to install Disk Drill and recover files on any client computer. It can be deployed and used by multiple users &#8212; any employee in your company can use your license of Disk Drill. They can use it on all of your company\u2019s computers and your client\u2019s computers. Once data recovery is complete, you must <a title=\"How to Uninstall Disk Drill\" href=\"\/help\/how-to-uninstall-disk-drill\/\">uninstall Disk Drill PRO<\/a>\u00a0from client-owned computers (but you can install Disk Drill Basic for ongoing data protection).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\">&#x261d; <b>Note:<\/b> If you&#8217;d like your clients to have their own Disk Drill PRO license, <a href=\"\/contacts.html\">ask us about our partner discounts<\/a>.<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"Chapter1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_upgrade_to_disk_drill_proenterprise_on_windows\"><\/span><b>How to Upgrade to Disk Drill PRO\/Enterprise on Windows<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve already purchased a Disk Drill PRO or Enterprise license and have your activation code ready, you\u2019re in the right spot. Upgrading is quick and hassle-free. Watch our step-by-step video tutorial below to see the entire process in action, or scroll down for a detailed, easy-to-follow guide on how to apply your activation code and unlock all the Pro features of Disk Drill.<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\r\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" class=\"embed-responsive-item\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5ZgoPrLJvUs\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"><\/iframe>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_1_install_disk_drill_basic_and_verify_file_previews\"><\/span><b>Step 1. Install Disk Drill Basic and Verify File Previews<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>First, <a href=\"\/dl.html\">download<\/a> and install Disk Drill Basic on your Windows PC. Launch the program and run a full scan to locate your lost files. Once the scan finishes, use the built-in preview feature to confirm that Disk Drill can display the files you want to recover\u2014this ensures a smooth upgrade to Pro when you\u2019re ready to unlock unlimited recovery.<br \/>\n<img src=\"\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-windows-preview-before-go-pro-step-01.jpg\" alt=\"disk drill windows preview before go pro step 01\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18771 colorbox-45\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-windows-preview-before-go-pro-step-01.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-windows-preview-before-go-pro-step-01-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-windows-preview-before-go-pro-step-01-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-windows-preview-before-go-pro-step-01-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-windows-preview-before-go-pro-step-01-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_2_open_the_license_activation_menu\"><\/span><b>Step 2. Open the License &amp; Activation Menu<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In Disk Drill, select &#8220;<b>Hamburger menu<\/b>&#8221; and press <b>&#8220;License and Activation&#8221;<\/b>. You will then need to choose the <b>&#8220;Enter activation code&#8221;<\/b> option. If you do not have a license, you can purchase it <a href=\"\/disk-drill-windows-pro.html\">here<\/a>, and continue with the steps.<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_3_enter_your_activation_code\"><\/span><b>Step 3. Enter Your Activation Code<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Copy your activation code from your purchase confirmation email (or wherever you stored it), then paste it into the Activation Code field. Click &#8220;<b>Activate<\/b>&#8220;, and within seconds you\u2019ll unlock all of the powerful Disk Drill PRO features\u2014unlimited data recovery, advanced scanning algorithms, and priority support\u2014so you can get back to restoring your files right away.<br \/>\n<img src=\"\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-windows-preview-before-go-pro-step-04.jpg\" alt=\"disk drill windows preview before go pro step 04\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18775 colorbox-45\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-windows-preview-before-go-pro-step-04.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-windows-preview-before-go-pro-step-04-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-windows-preview-before-go-pro-step-04-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-windows-preview-before-go-pro-step-04-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-windows-preview-before-go-pro-step-04-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f389; <b>Congratulations! You&#8217;ve become a Disk Drill PRO user. Now you can enjoy all the benefits of the PRO version.<\/b><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"Chapter2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_upgrade_to_disk_drill_proenterprise_on_mac\"><\/span><b>How to Upgrade to Disk Drill PRO\/Enterprise on Mac<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re using Disk Drill for Mac, you can follow our video tutorial or read the step-by-step instructions below to upgrade your license on either platform.<br \/>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\r\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" class=\"embed-responsive-item\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-HRhRCURLmo\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"><\/iframe>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_1_install_disk_drill_basic_scan_your_drive_and_preview_files\"><\/span><b>Step 1. Install Disk Drill Basic, Scan Your Drive and Preview Files<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/dl.html\">Download<\/a> and install Disk Drill Basic on your Mac. Launch the app, run a complete scan to locate deleted or lost files, and use the built-in preview feature to confirm that Disk Drill can display the exact files you want to recover. This ensures you\u2019re ready to unlock the Pro features and restore your data with confidence.<br \/>\n<img src=\"\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-macos-preview-before-go-pro-step-01.jpg\" alt=\"disk drill macos preview before go pro step 01\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18776 colorbox-45\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-macos-preview-before-go-pro-step-01.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-macos-preview-before-go-pro-step-01-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-macos-preview-before-go-pro-step-01-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-macos-preview-before-go-pro-step-01-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-macos-preview-before-go-pro-step-01-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_2_activate_your_disk_drill_proenterprise_license\"><\/span><b>Step 2. Activate Your Disk Drill PRO\/Enterprise License<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On Mac, click Disk Drill in the top menu bar and choose &#8220;<b>Enter Activation Code<\/b>&#8220;. If you don\u2019t yet have a license, select &#8220;<b>Upgrade to Disk Drill PRO<\/b>&#8221; to open our store page, where you can pick the edition that\u2019s right for you.<br \/>\n<img src=\"\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-macos-preview-before-go-pro-step-02.jpg\" alt=\"disk drill macos preview before go pro step 02\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1098\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18777 colorbox-45\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-macos-preview-before-go-pro-step-02.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-macos-preview-before-go-pro-step-02-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-macos-preview-before-go-pro-step-02-500x275.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-macos-preview-before-go-pro-step-02-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-macos-preview-before-go-pro-step-02-1536x843.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_3_enter_your_activation_code-2\"><\/span><b>Step 3. Enter Your Activation Code<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Copy the activation code from your purchase confirmation email (or wherever you\u2019ve saved it) and paste it into the field. Click &#8220;<b>Activate<\/b>&#8220;, and within seconds Disk Drill will verify your license and unlock all PRO\/Enterprise features\u2014enabling unlimited data recovery, advanced scans, and priority support.<br \/>\n<img src=\"\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-macos-preview-before-go-pro-step-03.jpg\" alt=\"disk drill macos preview before go pro step 03\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18778 colorbox-45\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-macos-preview-before-go-pro-step-03.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-macos-preview-before-go-pro-step-03-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-macos-preview-before-go-pro-step-03-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-macos-preview-before-go-pro-step-03-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-macos-preview-before-go-pro-step-03-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f389; <b>You\u2019re all set! Congratulations on upgrading to Disk Drill PRO\u2014start recovering unlimited files today and enjoy advanced recovery features.<\/b><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"activation_reset\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_to_do_if_youve_reached_your_activation_limit\"><\/span><b>What to Do If You\u2019ve Reached Your Activation Limit?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve activated Disk Drill on multiple computers and hit the maximum activation count, don\u2019t worry\u2014resetting is simple. Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/verify.cleverfiles.com\/changehid\/\">Activation Server<\/a> and select <b>Reset Your Activations<\/b>, then enter your activation code, the email address and order number you used to purchase Disk Drill. This will clear your previous activations, allowing you to authorize Disk Drill on new or different devices right away.<br \/>\n<img src=\"\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-windows-preview-before-go-pro-step-05.jpg\" alt=\"disk drill windows preview before go pro step 05\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18779 colorbox-45\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-windows-preview-before-go-pro-step-05.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-windows-preview-before-go-pro-step-05-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-windows-preview-before-go-pro-step-05-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-windows-preview-before-go-pro-step-05-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/disk-drill-windows-preview-before-go-pro-step-05-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you have any further questions, please feel free to chat with us <a title=\"cleverfiles.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/\">here<\/a>. Alternatively, you can use <a title=\"Disk Drill Support Center\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/contacts.html\">this form<\/a> to send us a request and we will reach out to you via email.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Upgrade to Disk Drill PRO\/Enterprise If you want to jump to a specific part of the article, feel free to use the Quick Navigation menu below. 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