Stellar Data Recovery/4. Working with the Software/4.8. Performing a Deep Scan

4.8. Performing a Deep Scan

Deep Scan允许你recover data from volumes of a hard drive or from an external drive. It does a comprehensive scan of the volume to recover every possible bit of lost or deleted data. It also searches for lost files on the basis of file signature. This recovery option recovers everything that is found in the selected source. This option is especially helpful in case of severely corrupted volume.

In case your desired files are not listed in the file list after the completion of the scan process, you can opt forDeep Scanto perform a comprehensive scan of the selected drive.

Note:

For T2 chip security macOS: EnableKernel Extension (KEXT)first time while performing Deep Scan for any MacOS volumes or system disk. Refer toWhy enable Kernel Extension (KEXT)?

For M1 chip technology macOS: DisableSystem Integrity Protection (SIP)first time while performing Deep Scan for any MacOS volumes or system disk. Refer toWhy disable System Integrity Protection (SIP)?

To perform Deep Scan:

1. Once the scan of the selected hard drive volume is completed, chooseClick Hereoption given at the bottom of the preview window to start theDeep ScanOR you can choose to runDeep Scandirectly from theRecover Fromscreen, as well.

2. A screen showing the scanning process is displayed. If you wish to stop the scan at any point, clickStopbutton.

3. Once the scanning process is completed, a dialog box showing the number of files and folders found duringDeep Scanis displayed.

4. You can preview and save the files found duringDeep Scan.

5. For information on how to preview and recover the scanned data, seePreviewing Scan ResultsandSaving the Recovered Files.

Note: If you wish to save the scanned information and resume the recovery process at a later stage, seeSaving the Scan Information.

Note: You can perform a Deep Scan on a previously saved image (DMG) in the ‘Load Image’ window or on the volumes listed in the ‘Search Lost Volume’ window.