Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Be Sensible - 3 Suggestions To Recover Hard Drive Files And Data

By Maureen Davies


No one likes to be in a scenario where they need to recover hard drive files because of either major failure or accidental loss. But while many PC users have experienced this unfortunate event, fewer still even imagine it a likelihood, much less something to be ready for. So when a hard drive recovery situation does pop up its head, panic looms. And panic is the enemy of the user who wants to recover hard drive data. Knowing this fact is half the battle, and most of the war.

Even if you're not necessarily ready for a problem data loss issue, it is not a game-changer. Being ready with your files and data is definitely the most effective cure for data loss, and here's a great way to get started:

1. Don't Panic - Data recovery technicians say this to clients everyday: if you panic and do something bad, you may lose your data for good, and make it impossible to recover your hard drive. If you think you have experienced an all-out hard drive crash (and your computer cannot "see" or use the drive), be calm. There is likely little you can do. This is a job for professionals with specialized equipment including a Clean Room. Where panic can destroy however, is when you try to "retrieve" accidentally deleted files by yourself. And so we have point number two.

2. Don't Bother With Data Recovery Software, Run From Utilities - Are you an everyday user of data recovery software? If so, no problem. But if you're in a panic and are searching for something, anything that claims to recover hard drive data back to its original state, pause for a moment. Understand that data recovery software is a very shady industry. Developers who market this product make their living playing off of the fear and panic of panicked users. Ask yourself this: is there a cash back guarantee? Will the vendor be liable and pay you for lost data? Both questions are aclassic no. Don't waste your time. And as for utility products, realize that in data recovery circles, these are known as data killers. The fact is, these programs aren't specifically made for data recovery purposes, so why use them for that purpose?

3. Ask A Specialist - Yes, it can be difficult. This is actually the age of the Web, of course, and the idea of employing ancient systems like a phone to call a genuine person seems slightly crazy (I'm only half joking). But on a serious note, how is getting in touch with a professional data recovery developer, run by technicians who recover hard drive data every day each week, going to harm you? It's not going to, quite simply. Just about any hard drive recovery vendor with any standing will certainly have a toll-free support line, and consulting with a technician is pretty much always free. When your missing files are important, keep in mind that a specialist is the best person to help you.

Do not be subject to the same mistake that most consumers commit anytime they have lost a file or an entire hard drive. A lot of whether or not you can recover hard drive data has to do with the things you do whenever it happens, so settle back, take a breath and call a professional.




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