Data Recovery Tips
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
When it come to computer blow problem, data recovery is a must to secure the important files and folders, movies and the pictures of beloved one and etc. Nowadays there are plenty of free data recovery software the paid one on the internet. We also can find the way how to DIY this data recovery from the internet. There are many guides and easy data recovery step and trick to do it so. The main problem for computer data recovery and laptop data recovery is data recovery from hard drive and external hard drive data recovery. Hard disk data recovery or hard drive failure data recovery can be done using some data recovery tools and technics.
Caution should always be used when dealing with hard drive failure or any other type of computer problem. Reacting with panic will usually make the problem worse.
Here are several tips:
Do's
- Backup your data frequently.
- If you believe there is something wrong with your computer shut it down, do not continue to power up because you may do more damage.
- If you here a clunk, clunk sound when you power up the drive, shut down! Do not panic nor turn the power button on and off.
- Package the drive properly when you send it in to a data recovery specialist. You can cause additional damage to the hard drive if it is poorly packaged.
Don'ts
- Do not ever assume that data recovery is impossible; even in the worst cases, such as natural disasters data recovery specialists have been able to retrieve valuable data.
- Never remove the cover from the hard drive; this will only cause further damage.
- Do not attempt data recovery with commonly available software utility programs.
- Do not rest your computer on a moveable object or piece of furniture. Shock and vibration can result in serious damage to the hard drive.
- Do not subject the drive to extreme temperatures changes both hot and cold.
- In the case where a drive has been exposed to water, fire or even smoke do not try to power up, the situation calls for a professional.
When travel the hard disk, the packaging method also important. The best packaging material to use when sending out a drive is the original box it came in. If the drive came in an anti-static bag only, or was part of a desktop system, then using foam rubber would be your next logical choice. Remember to wrap the drive in an anti-static bag before packaging.
Too many times people use packaging materials that are not successful in keeping the drive safe such as bubble wrap, foam peanuts or paper. Bubble wrap can be used if you absolutely cannot get your hands on foam rubber. Just make sure that the drive is packaged in such a way that it cannot move around inside the box.
posted by seloq @ 7:24 AM,
3 Comments:
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At October 9, 2007 5:19 AM,
Salvager said...
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The Do’s and Don’ts provided in the article are really very helpful.
But, the fact is that no matter how much care is taken to prevent data loss, it strikes every computer user. Losing data is the worst thing that can happen to a computer user. Hard drive failure are the situations which no one would like to face. Hard drives are mechanical, active devices and are thus subject to comparatively rapid breakdown. Hard drives can fail due to a mechanical fault or a logical failure. Data from failed hard drives can be recovered using Data Recovery Software or consulting Data Recovery Services. -
At March 31, 2008 4:12 PM,
Data Recovery Guru said...
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Sometimes you really do need to go to a data recovery comment, but then the question would be which one is the best and which one has the best prices and wont rip you off. These are all common questions, because most people try to find the cheapest and most reliable data recovery company online but you had better do your research beforehand because there are alot of companies that will scam you or overcharge you, the best thing is to do your research you can just go to www.datarecoverycomparison.com It has a list of user generated reviews, plus the guy that runs it actually is in the process of doing independent investigations which are completely documented with pictures, videos, and voice recordings of all interactions with these companies.
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At May 15, 2009 5:27 AM,
servesbest said...
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yes, you are right If a lot of freeware are available on internet to recover the lost data. But upto what extreme? I would like to make more aware about self recovering the lost data or do consult with an data recovery service provider. Go through my blog at:http://computer-data-recovery-1.blogspot.com/2009/05/temptation-for-data-recovery-services.html
