Previously I’ve introduced PC INSPECTOR Smart Recovery which is a data recovery program from CONVAR for Flash Card, Smart Media, SONY Memory Stick, IBM Micro Drive, Multimedia Card, Secure Digital Card or any other data carrier for digital cameras. Other than that, I’ve also posted 10 more free data recovery software.

Those are the free ones and there are also paid software for data recovery. Some are cheap and some are ridiculously expensive. Generally speaking, most sharewares are better than freewares otherwise they wouldn’t charge money for it. Just like comparing between the free AVG with Kaspersky :P Back to the story. I found a way to obtain free license for a recovery software called Lexar Image Rescue 3 that normally cost $29.99. Best part is there is it works on both Windows and Mac OS.

Lexar Image Rescue 3 software is simple, intuitive image recovery software that can recover lost or deleted files from any type or brand of memory card, using any card reader-giving you peace of mind that your valuable images and files are not lost. And Lexar Image Rescue 3 software not only provides image recovery, but now restores video and audio files, as well.

If you’ve ever accidentally deleted an image, experienced a card corruption, or had camera batteries fail while saving a picture, you know the results can be devastating. Trusted by professional photographers, Lexar Image Rescue software provides reliable image recovery of most popular file types, including JPEG, TIFF, and RAW formats. The software can recover image files from any type of memory card, using any reader-helping you save your valuable photos.

With a redesigned interface that includes a simple, step-by-step recovery process and a live online support chat link, Image Rescue 3 software offers the same award-winning innovation as previous versions, but now with more easy-to-use features. And as in previous versions, the software can also reformat the card, securely delete images, and report on the overall condition of the card, so you can always ensure it’s in perfect working order.

To get a free full version of Lexar Image Rescue 3 software, just follow the few simple steps below.

1. Go to this page http://store.lexar.com/imagerescue3/.

2. Enter ANY email address and click the Submit button.

3. Choose the version (Windows XP/Vista or Mac OSX) that you want to use and click on “Download Now”.

4. The download should start automatically. After finished downloading, extract imagerescue3.zip and run setup.exe to start the installation. No serial key code required.

Enjoy the award-winning image recovery software that provides easy, reliable recovery of your valuable photos, and has been trusted by professional photographers since its introduction for FREE.

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