DiskGenius - is a free application that can be used to manage computer storage including restoring lost data, managing partitions, backing up and restoring data, checking and repairing bad sectors and so on.
The Data Recovery feature embedded in this application can recover lost data caused by various problems whether it's accidentally deleted, Windows crashes, formatting without backing up first and so on. There is also a Partition Manager feature that can be used to manage Windows disk partitions including resizing, creating new partitions, formatting partitions and so on.
DiskGenius Features
In fact, there are many applications that you can use to manage disks on a Windows PC, this application from Eassos Ltd is one that is quite popular. The reason is, you can use all the features for managing disks in one application, in contrast to MiniTool Partition Wizard which is only equipped with features to manage partitions only or Undelete 360 which is only equipped with features to restore lost data.
The number of users who prefer to use this application is certainly not without reason, here are some features and advantages of DiskGenius that you need to know.
1. Data Recovery
One of the excellent features embedded in this application is Data Recovery. By using this feature, you can recover data that was lost due to various reasons, whether it was accidentally deleted, formatted, infected with a virus, lost partition and so on.
This application can also restore lost data on various storage media such as HDD, memory card, USB flash drive and so on. Interestingly, you can also preview files before they are actually recovered.
2. Partition Manager
In addition to data recovery, this application is also equipped with features that can make it easier for you to manage Windows disk partitions. Using this application you can create, delete, resize, copy and hide partitions as needed.
Apart from that, you can also create and format partitions with various types of file system formats according to your preference including NTFS, exFAT, FAT32, FAT16, FAT12, EXT2, EXT3, and EXT4.
3. Backup & Restore
Worried that the data stored on your computer is lost or corrupted? You can back up all the data on your computer using this application, so that if something goes wrong or gets lost, you can easily restore it.
4. Disk Utilities
This application is also equipped with various tools or utilities for managing disks including tools for checking and repairing bad sectors, displaying SMART information, Hex Editor and so on.
In short, if you are looking for a free application that comes packed with various tools for managing disks, especially tools for backing up data and managing partitions, then DiskGenius is the one you should consider.
Release Notes
- Version 5.4.1.1178
- The System Migration and Vritualize Current System functions Into VMware Virtual Machine can now be performed in WinPE.
- The “Adjust Data Area Positioning” function is added to the partitions recognized by the File Recovery function.
- Added “Parallels Desktop” virtual disk format support.
- Fixed bugs and improved other features.