5.11.4. Saving Scan information

Scan Information file, saved as a DAT file, contains scan details. You save it during any complete or incomplete recovery process and use it to resume recovery later. You can recover more files later from the same drive using the saved DAT file.

A scan information file saves time by not scanning the same files again. It shows all files and folders from the scan. If no files are saved, you can use the DAT file to resume recovery later.

Steps to Save Scan Information:

1. In the Scan Results window. Click  Back button or close the application.

2. The software prompts you to save the scan information. Click Yes.

Tip: It is recommended that you should save ‘scan information file’ and ‘hard disk image’ at different locations with a proper name so that you can easily retrieve the required file.

3. In ‘Save scan information‘ dialog box, specify the location where you want to save the file. Type the name of the file in the Save As text box. Click Save.

4. Scan Information file will be saved.

 

Steps to Save Your File When the Scan Stops During the Process

 If you stop a scanning process, you can save the scan information up to that point. However, you should perform a complete scan and then save the scan result. 

1. While scanning, click the Stop button in the Scan Results window.

2. Abort Scan dialog box appears with the message"Scanning process cannot be resumed from the current stage .Do you wish to abort the scanning process?"

3. Click Yes to abort the scanning process. Scan aborted dialog box appears. Click OK.

Tip: It is recommended that you should save ‘scan information file’ and ‘hard disk image’ at different locations with a proper name so that you can easily retrieve the required file.

4. Click Back button or close the software. Save Scan dialog box appears. 

5. Click Yes to continue the saving process.

6. Save scan information dialog box appears, specify the location where you want to save the file. Type the name of the file in the Save As text box. Click Save.

7. Scan Information file will be saved.

8.  For information on how to preview and recover the scanned data, see Previewing Scan Results and Saving the Recovered Files.