Ontrack Addresses Recession-Conscious Marketplace With Holiday Specials.

Business Editors & Technology Writers

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 12, 2001

Ontrack's Software Maintains Systems and Protects Data

From Being Lost, Stolen, Corrupted or Snooped

As manufacturers forecast conservative trends in new PC purchasing this holiday season and retailers experience the woes of a recession, ONTRACK Data International, Inc. (Nasdaq:ONDI) is now offering special online discounts to shoppers who wish to extend the life of their PC instead of buying new. Ontrack is making it more affordable than ever to purchase the right software tools at www.ontrack.com to make systems continue to deliver at a peak performance.

"There are new reasons for PC users to take better care of their systems," said Jim Reinert, director of Ontrack worldwide software. "Most novice users and even many long-time PC users are unaware of the dangers that can slow their systems down or corrupt their data," Reinert said. "By offering holiday discounts on our PC utility software during the month of December, we give PC users the ability to maintain their systems' performance while also preserving the integrity and privacy of their personal data."

Ontrack's holiday gifts available online this season include:

-- Ontrack(R) SystemSuite(TM) 4.0 is the perfect present for that computer user
on your list. Compatible with Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP, Ontrack SystemSuite
4.0 helps keep a PC working as well as it did the day it was bought. This fully
integrated utilities package includes a personal firewall to help keep data
secure, as well as solid virus protection, data recovery and hard disk
maintenance tools.

-- Fix-It Utilities(TM) 4.0 is a PC utility software that optimizes system
performance, finds and prevents problems before they occur, and provides easy,
schedulable maintenance to keep your PC in tip-top shape.

-- ZipMagic(R) 4.0 is the ultimate file compression utility. By shrinking files
up to 95 percent, ZipMagic automatically frees up space on your hard drive and
dramatically reduces the time spent sending large email attachments. Easy to
use and navigate, ZipMagic allows you to zip, unzip, email, back up and repair
zip files, and more.

-- Internet Cleanup(TM) 2.0 effectively removes all traces of a user's Web
surfing history, keeping users' online gift shopping history away from prying
eyes. It also helps stop merchants from snooping or planting tracking software
(cookies or spyware) on PCs.

-- PowerDesk(R) 4 Pro has all the great file management features and
functionality in PowerDesk 4, plus integrated FTP, a customizable toolbar for
fast access to favorite files and applications, extensive file viewing
capabilities for over 200 file types, a graphics conversion tool, a Size
Manager that shows you which files are cluttering up your drive, 90-days of
free technical support and much more.

About Ontrack

Ontrack provides data availability software and service solutions, helping customers protect, manage, recover and discover their valuable data. Using its hundreds of proprietary tools and techniques, Ontrack can recover lost or corrupted data from virtually all operating systems and types of storage devices through its do-it-yourself, remote and in-lab capabilities. Ontrack DataTrail(TM) electronic discovery solutions help companies, law firms and federal agencies quickly and cost-effectively recover electronic information for use in legal matters. Ontrack also offers award-winning PC utility software programs and services to help prevent critical data loss through a broad line of problem-solving, file-management and productivity utilities. Ontrack can be reached through its World Wide Web site at http://www.Ontrack.com or by calling 800-872-2599. In addition to its Minneapolis headquarters, Ontrack operates other locations in Los Angeles, Boulder, CO., Washington D.C., New York, London, Paris and Stuttgart. Ontrack also makes its data recovery services available in Tokyo through its strategic alliance with Y-E Data, a company with over 25 years of experience in storage devices.

ONTRACK and Ontrack brand and product names used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of ONTRACK Data International, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.