Anyone who uses a PC or Mac regularly can expect to encounter a case of corrupt data someday. This problem is not only frustrating to the user but also potentially harmful to the system disk. It is an issue that can be fixed but if the damage is severe enough, a data recovery service may be needed for successful hard drive recovery. Having a plan for diagnosing and correcting the problem will spare the user hours of frustration in attempting recovery of the system.
Data is defined as both files that you have created as well as important OS files and software. Corrupt data is a common problem and can be caused by a variety of issues including power outages, a hard computer reboot, a failure to eject an external hard drive or other storage device before turning them off, a hardware malfunction, incorrectly managed data or programming issues within data files. Operating system files may also experience data corruption because of failed or aborted software updates.
The aforementioned actions or problems can give birth to corrupt data, which will cause a corrupted hard drive directory. When this breaks down, files appear to be lost when they in fact exist; this can create a discrepancy in the free available disk space measurements vs. the actual contents of the existing data.
There are specific actions the user can perform to protect against the kinds of issues that can dramatically slow the operation of any computer system.
Schedule Regular Backups
Backing up computer data on a consistent basis is effective, simple and extremely cost-effective. External hard drives that can cost even less than $100 can hold as much as 2.5 terabytes and can be found at almost any retailer that sells electronic equipment. All important computer files should be backed up once a week. Make sure all external devices are safely ejected before powering down the system or the files could be at risk.
Prepare Recovery Disks Now While You Have The Chance
Fixing your computer after a system failure will be far simpler if you have recovery disks handy. Follow the instructions for backup and restore on any Windows system to create recovery disks. If the file system ever fails and the files are corrupted, the recovery files can be used to get those critical files back.
Got Anti-Virus?
Get yourself a robust anti-virus program that will periodically scan for difficulties with the directory and files. A good program will repair most of the typical issues before you experience any ill effects. It's best to do a "deep" or "full" scan on a monthly basis to protect the file system from nasties like malware and "ransomware" that sometimes slip in during regular use.
Environmental factors like power surges are harmful to computer systems. Protection against a power fluctuation is as easy as purchasing an inexpensive power strip that is has some kind of surge protection (most do). These power strips are very cost effective, priced typically under $30 and require no special outlet. They can be purchased from almost any discount center or major retailer.
Following the above rules will go a long way in protecting you from the pitfalls and damage that corrupt data is responsible for.
Data is defined as both files that you have created as well as important OS files and software. Corrupt data is a common problem and can be caused by a variety of issues including power outages, a hard computer reboot, a failure to eject an external hard drive or other storage device before turning them off, a hardware malfunction, incorrectly managed data or programming issues within data files. Operating system files may also experience data corruption because of failed or aborted software updates.
The aforementioned actions or problems can give birth to corrupt data, which will cause a corrupted hard drive directory. When this breaks down, files appear to be lost when they in fact exist; this can create a discrepancy in the free available disk space measurements vs. the actual contents of the existing data.
There are specific actions the user can perform to protect against the kinds of issues that can dramatically slow the operation of any computer system.
Schedule Regular Backups
Backing up computer data on a consistent basis is effective, simple and extremely cost-effective. External hard drives that can cost even less than $100 can hold as much as 2.5 terabytes and can be found at almost any retailer that sells electronic equipment. All important computer files should be backed up once a week. Make sure all external devices are safely ejected before powering down the system or the files could be at risk.
Prepare Recovery Disks Now While You Have The Chance
Fixing your computer after a system failure will be far simpler if you have recovery disks handy. Follow the instructions for backup and restore on any Windows system to create recovery disks. If the file system ever fails and the files are corrupted, the recovery files can be used to get those critical files back.
Got Anti-Virus?
Get yourself a robust anti-virus program that will periodically scan for difficulties with the directory and files. A good program will repair most of the typical issues before you experience any ill effects. It's best to do a "deep" or "full" scan on a monthly basis to protect the file system from nasties like malware and "ransomware" that sometimes slip in during regular use.
Environmental factors like power surges are harmful to computer systems. Protection against a power fluctuation is as easy as purchasing an inexpensive power strip that is has some kind of surge protection (most do). These power strips are very cost effective, priced typically under $30 and require no special outlet. They can be purchased from almost any discount center or major retailer.
Following the above rules will go a long way in protecting you from the pitfalls and damage that corrupt data is responsible for.
About the Author:
Maureen Davies is an experienced data recovery technician and editor of http://www.harddriverecovery.org. Find out more about professional raid recovery services here.
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