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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 

How can I download the trial version of Active@ File Recovery utility?

You can do it from the www.file-recovery.net Web site. The trial version is a utility with full functionality of the final program. The only limitation is the maximum size of the file being restored.

I deleted a file. How long do I have before data recovery is no longer possible?

It is not possible to predict a time like this in hours or days. Microsoft Windows can overwrite a deleted file immediately if it selects the same data clusters.

To maximize recovery chances try not to write anything onto the drive where a deleted file is located before you start using recovery software.

Does Active@ File Recovery work under Windows 2000 / XP?

Yes, it does.

Does Active@ File Recovery work under Windows 3.x?

No. Support of 16-bit operation systems like Windows 3.1 is not implemented.

Does Active@ File Recovery support localized (e.g. French, Spanish) files names?

Yes, provided the OS and file system support localized file names.

Will Active@ File Recovery recover long file names?

Yes, provided the OS and file system support long file names.

What is the difference between the home and the professional version?

The difference is in licensing. You can't use home version for business purposes.

What is the difference between the Demo and the commercial version?

Commercial version allows file recovery of more than 32kb.

Will Active@ File Recovery recover files on floppy 3.5"?

Active@ File Recovery will help you to restore data residing on hard drives or floppy drives. To make sure, please try Demo version.