Starus Linux Restore review
A specialized Windows tool for recovering Linux and Unix disks, NAS devices, and virtual disks.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
Starus Linux Restore is Windows software for recovering deleted documents and repairing damaged Linux and Unix file systems. It is aimed at users who need to access Linux or Unix disks from Windows, including recovery scenarios involving NAS devices and virtual hard disks. Supported file systems include Ext2, Ext3, Ext4, ReiserFS, XFS, UFS, FAT, and exFAT. Windows Server and desktop releases from Windows 7 through Windows 11 are supported, making the product suitable for compatible Windows workstations and servers rather than Linux-based recovery environments.
Its strongest area is recovery depth. Fast scanning is available for quicker analysis, while deep scanning is intended for more extensive searches. The feature set also covers damaged logical disk structures and GUID table restoration, alongside file-system repair. Visual pre-recovery previews let users inspect recoverable files before saving them. Virtual-disk support includes Oracle VirtualBox, VMware Workstation, and Microsoft Hyper-V environments. These capabilities make Starus Linux Restore a focused option when the storage problem involves Linux or Unix structures rather than a general Windows file-recovery task.
The product is paid and has Home Edition, Office Edition, and Commercial Edition license options. Published pricing shows a starting price of 50.95 GBP, while the checkout also presents Priority Support + Free Updates as a separate optional item. The evaluation version previews recoverable files but does not save them. Starus Linux Restore fits users who need specialized Windows-based recovery for Linux and Unix disks, NAS storage, or virtual hard disks. It is less suitable for people who need Linux-native operation, a free recovery plan, or verified RAID support.
Starus Linux Restore pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Fast and deep scans for Linux and Unix storage
- Repairs damaged file systems and logical disk structures
- Supports NAS, virtual hard disks, and file previews
- Where it doesn't
- Runs only on Windows
- No verified RAID support
- Paid plans with no free plan
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