I need guidance on how to retrieve files from my Mac’s hard drive that recently got corrupted. I lost important documents and photos, and I’m not sure what steps to take next. Any advice on using software or methods to safely recover these files would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Good luck trying to get those files back. Mac hard drives are notoriously tricky when corrupted. Most of those so-called recovery tools are just cash grabs. Tried Disk Drill for Mac once, barely got half of my stuff back and the whole process was slow as molasses. Plus, there’s always the chance you’ll get hit with hidden fees after you’ve already started the recovery.
If you’re feeling brave enough, give Disk Drill for Mac a shot. Might work, might not. Here’s a site that lists some other options you can waste time on: Best Data Recovery Software for Mac.
Oh man, losing important docs and photos is a nightmare! First thing - don’t panic. There are a few good steps you can take. Start by NOT writing anything new to the hard drive. This can overwrite the very files you’re trying to recover.
I recommend using Disk Drill for Mac. It’s a solid file recovery tool and pretty user-friendly. You can check out this Disk Drill Review to get a better idea of what it can do. It’s known for its reliability in recovering lost files even from corrupted drives.
Here’s a quick guide on how to use it:
- Download and install Disk Drill on your Mac.
- Launch the software and select your corrupted hard drive from the list.
- Choose the ‘Recover’ option and let Disk Drill scan your drive.
- Once the scan is complete, you can preview the files it found and select which ones to recover.
It’s pretty straightforward but takes some time, so be patient. Disk Drill uses different scanning methods, which usually catch a good amount of lost data. Make sure you save the recovered files to a different storage device, just to be safe. Good luck!
Ugh, I feel your pain. Been there too many times. Mac hard drive corruption is the worst! You might wanna give Disk Drill for Mac a shot, but tbh, my experience was hit or miss. It’s supposed to scan for lost files but it doesn’t always get everything back. Make sure you don’t write anything new to the drive to avoid overwriting the files. Try Disk Utility first in Recovery mode, if that fails then Disk Drill might be your next best shot. Just be ready to be frustrated. Good luck wish I had better news.