Download External Hard Drives - Best Software & Apps

Folder Password Lock Pro10.8.0

Software for Enhanced Folder Protection and Privacy

1227 votes

PROS: Quick and simple setup., Active folder monitoring and alerts., Compatibility with external hard drives.
CONS: One password for all folders could potentially present a security risk., A price of (approximately) 32 pounds is a bit high when compared to similar folder protection software packages.

A free tool to recover deleted files

81 votes

PROS: Searches hard drive, pendrives, external drives, Good result filtering, Very easy to use, Fast, File wiping feature
CONS: Results can be hit and miss

Streamlined Partition Maintenance Software for Your Hard Drive

352 votes

PROS: The 8.0 version has been upgraded with several user-friendly enhancements., Most external hard drives and USB storage keys are supported.
CONS: In order to enjoy all of the above functions a purchase is required., Might not account for the presence of malware or viruses within an operating system.

Advanced and User-Friendly Video Recovery Software

12 votes

PROS: This software is able to successfully repair most common codecs, Files recorded from external devices such as drones and smartphones can be corrected, Even severely corrupted files are able to be restored
CONS: Only one user is permitted as per the EULA associated with this bundle, It is impossible to preview files if the multimedia application is corrupt or damaged

Emergency hard drive recovery for Macs

51 votes

PROS: Slick easy to use interface, Recovers to a wide range of external drives, Creates a bootup disk if needed, Recovers partially functioning drives
CONS: May not recover all data in full