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What is the best data recovery software for macos?
Here's a step-by-step guide about data recovery Mac:
1. Open Disk Utility
Go to Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility.
Alternatively, press Command + Space to open Spotlight, then type Disk Utility and press Enter.
2. Select Your Disk
In the Disk Utility sidebar, select the disk or partition you want to repair.
Usually, your main drive is named "Macintosh HD" unless renamed.
3. Run First Aid
With your disk selected, click the First Aid button at the top.
A confirmation dialog will appear; click Run to start the process.
4. Wait for the Process to Complete
Disk Utility will check the disk for errors and attempt repairs.
This may take several minutes depending on the size and condition of your disk.
5. Review the Results
After the process completes, a report will display whether repairs were successful or if errors could not be fixed.
If errors were fixed, restart your Mac and check if your data is accessible.
6. Additional Steps if Needed
About data recovery Mac If First Aid reports that the disk cannot be repaired, consider:
- Booting into macOS Recovery (restart your Mac and hold Command + R during startup).
- Running Disk Utility from Recovery Mode to perform a more thorough repair.
- Using data recovery software to attempt recovery of lost files.