If you frequently work with computers, you are probably aware of how important it is to keep a backup of your files. However, there are occasions when even your backup gets lost, leaving you with nothing to show for your work. Experimac North Tampa, a trusted computer repair company in Hillsborough County, FL, shares some information on what can cause you to lose data and how you can recover it.

How Does Data Get Lost?

There are several ways you can lose files or documents, including the accidental deletion or overwriting of data and the corruption or failure of hardware. The first two are within your control and can be avoided by simply reading and understanding prompts before doing anything on your computer or mobile device. The latter two, however, are almost impossible to anticipate and difficult to prevent.

Data corruption can be caused by a virus, spyware, and other malware designed specifically to add or delete information in your files. This “infection” might result in your data becoming unusable. Hardware failure, meanwhile, can lead to the storage device itself becoming unreadable.      

How Can You Recover It?

If you accidentally delete your data, you can quickly recover it by going to your computer’s recycle bin, where files are stored before being permanently erased at a later time. If the data is corrupted by malware, you might be able to restore it by cleaning your device using anti-virus software. If you overwrite the file or it gets deleted from the recycle bin, your only option is to bring it to a computer repair shop where technicians will perform data recovery by using a program designed specifically for this purpose. This program scans the storage device for fragments of the deleted data and restores it to its previous location.   

If you lose important data for whatever reason, bring your computer or device to Experimac North Tampa and let their skilled technicians recover the files for you. This computer repair company specializes in Apple^® devices, including Mac^® computers, iPhone^® devices, and iPad^® tablets. They also sell pre-owned Apple products and perform upgrades. Call (813) 280-2620 today or visit their website to learn more about their services.