5.8.4. Save Scan information

Scan Information file contains information of a scan and is saved as a DAT file. You can save scan information file during any complete or incomplete recovery process. DAT file can be used to restart recovery later. For example, you saved DAT file of a scanning process and recovered only some files from that scan result. Later, you want to recover some more files from the same drive. You can use the saved DAT file to restart recovery.

Using a scan information file saves time, since scanning of each file does not take place. All files and folders shown after scan process will be shown on loading the DAT file created for that scan. In addition, if you have performed scanning process but not saved any files then you can use the DAT file to restart recovery at some other time.

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 contniue 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.