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Data Rescue Recovers More Lost Files Than Ever Before Possible for Mac Users

Pleasanton, CA - January 7, 2002 - Data Rescue, a dramatically different and more effective way for Mac users to recover more lost data than ever before possible-including files, folders, folder hierarchy, dates and icons-will debut January 8 - 11, Booth No. 3426, at MacWorld Expo, the Moscone Center, San Francisco.

Data Rescue from Prosoft Engineering, Inc., puts the power of a professional data recovery service in the hands of Mac users so they'll never again lose valuable files, work and time because of a software or hardware failure. The program recovers more data in better condition than other products:

• Recovers 95% or more of the disk in most cases.
• Recovers icons, dates and file hierarchy.
• Recovers recently deleted files.
• Recovers data from a recently re-initialized volume or from a volume that will not mount.
• Leaves the original disk untouched to preserve data.

Data Rescue enables Mac users to recover files and folders from a wide range of media including damaged Macintosh volumes, crashed hard drives, floppy disks and removable media. Data Rescue is compatible with both Classic Mac OS and OS X. It is optimized for Macintosh computers with a PowerPC processor.

Unlike existing products on the market that concentrate on repairing the damaged hard drive, Data Rescue focuses exclusively on data recovery. This approach completely eliminates the common problem of users losing additional data while trying to repair their damaged volume. Data Rescue leaves the volume untouched, preserving all existing data.

Leveraging advanced computational mathematics, Data Rescue concentrates on locating disassociated file content. Using contextual clues in the file system's catalog, it will "stitch" the files together and store them in a safe location of the user's choosing. Not only does Data Rescue find data when other applications fail, it recovers the data in much better condition, restoring icons, dates and even folder hierarchy.

"Every computer user loses data at some time or another. It always seems to happen at the worst possible time and it's frustrating," says Greg Brewer, Prosoft Engineering President. "When we began working with these very sophisticated applied mathematics, we saw we could recover data in a whole new and much more effective way than ever before. It is truly a breakthrough that will positively effect most computer users."

Data Rescue has been tested and proven for more than three years in the field-far beyond the norm for new software-by more than 6,000 satisfied users, many of them data recovery professionals.

Data Rescue will demo at MacWorld Expo and ship for retail sales in mid-January. It is available on line for demo and purchase at www.prosofteng.com.

Established in 1985, Prosoft Engineering, Inc. leads the way in advancing computer software technology by leveraging extensive expertise in custom software development. Prosoft's line of networking and utility software products empower clients by putting information technology to work.

Prosoft's Services Division delivers professional, cost-effective, on time, custom and cross-platform software development services. From conception to manufacturing, Prosoft Engineering provides clients high-quality, exceptional software development services allowing them to focus on core competencies.

For more information contact:
Jennifer Dyer
Prosoft Engineering, Inc.
925-426-6100 ext. 2323