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GetDataBack

Runtime Software's flagship data recovery software for rescuing inaccessible files from various data loss scenarios including disk failures, RAID arrays, and NA

Introduction

GetDataBack Pro

GetDataBack Pro is the flagship data recovery software developed by Runtime Software, a company specializing in professional data recovery solutions. Designed to rescue inaccessible files from almost any imaginable data loss scenario, GetDataBack Pro combines speed, reliability, and an intuitive interface that works without complex configuration or unnecessary options.

Overview

GetDataBack Pro is engineered to recover data from damaged or corrupted file systems, including NTFS, FAT, EXT, HFS+, and APFS formats. Whether you're dealing with accidental deletion, formatted drives, corrupted partitions, or hardware failures, GetDataBack Pro provides a comprehensive solution for both novice users and IT professionals.

Key Highlights
  • Flagship Product: GetDataBack Pro is Runtime Software's most popular and widely-used data recovery tool
  • Latest Version: V5.78 (released April 7, 2026) with continuous updates and improvements
  • BitLocker Support: Includes specialized guidance for recovering data from BitLocker-encrypted drives
  • WinPE Integration: Supports creating bootable recovery environments for situations where the operating system cannot start
  • Cross-Platform Recovery: Works with multiple file systems including NTFS, FAT12/16/32, EXT2/3/4, XFS, HFS+, and APFS
Use Cases

GetDataBack Pro is suitable for recovering data from:

  • Accidentally deleted files
  • Formatted or reformatted drives
  • Corrupted file systems
  • Virus or malware-damaged data
  • Partition loss or corruption
  • BitLocker-encrypted drives that have become inaccessible
Target Audience

IT professionals, system administrators, data recovery specialists, and end users who need to recover lost or inaccessible data from damaged storage devices.

Key Features
  • Fast and intuitive data recovery interface
  • No complex configuration required
  • Supports multiple file systems (NTFS, FAT, EXT, HFS+, APFS)
  • BitLocker encrypted drive recovery
  • WinPE bootable recovery environment support
  • Works with damaged or corrupted file systems
  • Recovers accidentally deleted files
  • Supports formatted drive recovery
  • Regular software updates and improvements
  • Compatible with various storage devices
Use Cases
  • Recovering accidentally deleted files from hard drives
  • Restoring data from formatted or corrupted partitions
  • Recovering files from virus-damaged storage
  • Retrieving data from BitLocker-encrypted drives
  • Emergency data recovery when OS fails to boot
  • Professional IT data recovery services
  • Recovering data after partition loss
  • Restoring files from damaged file systems
Pros
  • Intuitive interface requiring no complex configuration
  • Fast recovery performance
  • Supports wide range of file systems
  • Regular updates and active development
  • BitLocker recovery support
  • Bootable recovery environment option
  • Trusted by professionals for over 20 years
Cons
  • Paid software (not free)
  • May require technical knowledge for advanced scenarios
  • Recovery success depends on extent of data damage
Pricing

Available for purchase on Runtime Software's website. Free download available for evaluation.

Latest News

GetDataBack — Data Recovery Software for Failed Hard Drives

GetDataBack — Data Recovery Software for Failed Hard Drives

8/4/2026

GetDataBack comes with free updates for the lifetime of the software. Unlike competitors who require you to buy a new version every year, our first GetDataBack customers from 2001 are still enjoying the latest versions of our software! Customers who bought GetDataBack for FAT, GetDataBack for NTFS, ...

GetDataBack Pro — FAQ

GetDataBack Pro — FAQ

8/4/2026

For GetDataBack to work, the drive or drives must be locally and physically present at the computer running GetDataBack. The file system on the NAS must be supported. If the NAS consists of more than one drive, you need to run RAID Reconstructor first to obtain a VIM file (Virtual Image). Make sure ...

GetDataBack FAQ

GetDataBack FAQ

8/4/2026

For GetDataBack to work, the drive or drives must be locally and physically present at the computer running GetDataBack. The file system on the NAS must be supported. If the NAS consists of more than one drive, you need to run RAID Reconstructor first to obtain a VIM file (Virtual Image). Make sure ...

Runtime Software – Data Recovery Software for RAID, NAS, and ...

Runtime Software – Data Recovery Software for RAID, NAS, and ...

8/4/2026

We have updated our instructions on creating a Windows-based Boot CD or USB Stick. Now it is even easier to boot your computer into a recovery environment and run our data recovery software. ... We've created a guide to help you recover files from an inaccessible BitLocker-encrypted drive. It explai...

Data Recovery Software — Downloads

Data Recovery Software — Downloads

8/4/2026

Our developers have combined decades of data recovery experience with the newest technologies. GetDataBack Pro recovers files from Windows, Mac, or Linux drives when the data is no longer accessible due to formatting, partitioning, virus attack, power, or software failure.

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