If you have already lost this file by accident, before having installed O&O MediaRecovery, we recommend to use O&O DiskRecovery, then follow the instructions in chapter Execute the Instant-Installation. To execute the Instant-Installation correctly, you will need a second computer and a portable disk or a network connection from which you can access the target computer.
Installing O&O MediaRecovery is very easy. Please follow the steps below:
- Starten Sie den Rechner, auf dem Sie O&O MediaRecovery installieren möchten.
- Sign in as an administrator or equivalent.
- Start the installation file of O&O MediaRecovery, which you have either downloaded from our Webserver or is located on your CD-ROM.
- After the setup program has been successfully initialized, please follow the installation dialogue.
- Also, you can decide if you want to grant access to O&O MediaRecovery the current or all users.
Information about licensing
Testversion
If you do not enter a valid license key, you can use O&O MediaRecovery as test version. The test version allows you to search for lost files, yet it cannot restore them. Restoration is only available in the full version. Should you have any questions, please contact our Support Team.
Enter license
Note
In order to activate the product after installation or to gain access to the Full Version at a later time, you must possess a valid license key. This license key is also called a registration code, serial number, or product ID.
The dialogue for registration always appears automatically at the start to guide you if you are using an unregistered version or have entered the registration code incorrectly.
The registration wizard allows for a simple registration process. When you select the option Enter your Registration Code, a dialog box will appear where you can enter the registration code you received when purchasing the software. Please make sure that you do not confuse the digit “1” with “I” or enter any empty spaces where they don’t belong.
Press Next to save the registration data or Cancel to leave the dialog window without saving the data.
When you have correctly entered the license code you will receive a confirmation in the dialog window.
Should you run into any problems when entering your registration code, please contact our Support Team.
If you do not enter a valid license key, you can use O&O MediaRecovery as test version. The test version allows you to search for lost files, yet it cannot restore them. Restoration is only available in the full version. Should you have any questions, please contact our Support Team.
Online registration
In order to register online, you will need the license key, which you have received when you purchased the program.
If you'd like to register online, start the O&O program. The questions related to online registration always appear at the start, provided you haven’t registered online.
What are the advantages of registering online?
Online registration gives you the benefit of having your customer data kept safely in our files, which means we can provide you with even better service. This comes in very handy if, for example, you’re unable to find the access code to your product. You can then quickly and easily request it from us. You will need the license key for updates or if you reinstall your O&O programs because you had to set up your computer again.
Further advantages will let you
- Be supplied with the latest information about our products
- Make free updates on new versions of purchased items (minor updates)
- Upgrade to a new version at a special discount price (major update)
- Obtain support from our customer service
- And much, much more...
How do I register online?
If your O&O program was purchased on our Online Shop, you’ve automatically registered with us. If you start the Installation from the CD, you will be asked, if you want to register online. You then have the option of either registering immediately or at another time. All you’ll need is a functioning Internet connection and a valid license key.
You may also complete the registration form right here:
http://www.oo-software.com/register
Just return the completed online form by clicking “Send” and you’ll be eligible to take full advantage of our O&O Customer Service.
Uninstall
- To remove O&O MediaRecovery from your system, open the control panel from the Start menu settings and select Software.
- Please select O&O MediaRecovery from the list of installed software products and click on Add/Remove.
- Confirm the uninstall of O&O MediaRecovery. Once the uninstall process is complete you will receive a confirmation message. O&O MediaRecovery is now removed from your system.
Updates of O&O MediaRecovery
If you want to update O&O MediaRecovery to a newer version, you’ll need the license key. Please follow the following directions:
- Start the installation of O&O MediaRecovery.
- Follow the normal O&O MediaRecovery installation.
- Once finished, the new version is fully installed.