Losing valuable data can be challenging, especially if those files weren’t saved to the cloud or an external hard drive. It’s often a lesson that people learn the hard way; however, data recovery services can often help. Here’s what you should know.

A Guide to Data Recovery

Why Might You Need to Recover Data?

Data recovery is the process of retrieving lost files due to deletion, power outages, system failures, or corruption. Formatting a hard drive accidentally can also wipe out data, as can damage to the drive. Using a computer or laptop when it begins to show signs of potential drive problems, such as clicking noises and frequent program errors, can also lead to widespread data loss. During the recovery process, the material is restored to the computer, laptop, or an external storage device.

How Will Professionals Help?

When the material isn’t saved to a backup source, a computer repair professional specializing in recovery will often be able to help. In situations when corruption is involved, or where hard drive repairs are necessary, experts will use scanning tools to delve deep into the storage device and find elements of the lost data. These tools collect deleted materials from what is known as the master boot record (MBR).

The lost files are situated in a different place than the actual information about the file. When recovery is necessary, professionals will tap into the information file to gain access.

How Can You Prevent Data Loss?  

Store your device in a clean, dry area that’s free of dust. Also, back up all of your data on a regular basis; always verify the backup’s success by transferring data from the cloud or external source back to the computer or laptop. Regularly refresh your computer with the latest backup so that, in the event of a problem, you don’t need to perform a complete system restoration.

Always use a generator so heavy power surges don’t ruin any sensitive equipment. Finally, use updated anti-virus programs to protect the computer from hackers that can steal and wipe your files.
 

If you’re dealing with a computer crisis, you can trust the team at Experimax Portsmouth in Rockingham County, NH, to assist every step of the way. These data recovery experts will restore your valuable information. Visit them online to find out more about their computer and hard drive repair services for Apple® products, or call (603) 501-0410 to speak with a member of the team today.