Note: Create Recovery Drive feature is only available in Stellar Data Recovery Version 10 & earlier! The latest version has eliminated the need of any other Mac or external device. User can directly use Stellar Data Recovery through an activated link.

 

As you have used the Standard version of Stellar Data Recovery for Mac, you understand the usefulness and performance of this ultimate data recovery tool. But, you haven’t yet harnessed the full capacity of Stellar Data Recovery as some of the best features are available with the higher versions.

If you need to use the advanced functions of Stellar Data Recovery, such as data recovery from lost volume or CD/DVD, create recovery drive, create/load image, etc., you need to upgrade your existing Standard version to Professional, Premium, or Technician version.

Steps to Upgrade Stellar Data Recovery for Mac

Below, we’ve mentioned the step-by-step process of upgrading Stellar Data Recovery Standard edition to Professional, Premium, or Technician edition. But before proceeding, you need to ensure that you have an active internet connection. Then, follow these steps:

Step 1: Run Stellar Data Recovery Standard.

Step 2: From the side-panel, click on Stellar Help Upgrade button. 


Step 3: Software Upgrade dialog box appears, as shown below:


Step 4: If you don’t have the Upgrade Key, click Get Upgrade Key link in the window to go online and purchase the software.

Step 5:Type the Upgrade Key (received through email after purchasing the upgraded product) and click Upgrade button (Please ensure that you have an active Internet connection).


The software would automatically communicate with the license server to verify the entered key. If the key entered is valid, the software will be upgraded successfully.

‘Stellar Data Recovery upgraded successfully‘ message is displayed after successfully completion. Click OK.