Data recovery software or service?
A recent article on the Today Show’s website explained some of the options for recovering data from a dead or erased hard drives. Some of the article was a bit tongue-in-cheek, but it did provide some good information. Our own DIY recovery software, Data Rescue 3 for Mac, was mentioned...
Can I use Data Rescue to clone my problem hard drive
Today I worked with a customer that was having problems with an external hard drive and was wondering if Data Rescue 3 could help. The drive was no longer mounting on her desktop and she had not copied the files from...
What are the facts to help me determine when it is safe to clone my hard drive?
This is a question that we get asked from time to time here at The Data Rescue Center and the answer to this question is rather complex. There are a number of factors to process...
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Storage devices like hard drives, external drives, SSD drives and other flash media have become an integral part of our daily routines and lives. We rely on these drives to store our computer data for our family and work without hesitation. What happens when one of these devices fail and professional...
At first glance, this question seems simple enough and a quick answer would be that a hard drive is not worth repairing. However, in order to answer the question properly, we must first make a few distinctions and clarifications. There are certain circumstances in which a failed drive can be...
While a hard disk drive offers technology that is used by the vast majority of computer users, there is a newer form of hard drive technology that is growing in popularity in the market. Solid State Drives (aka SSD Drives) are very similar to Hard Disk Drives (aka HDDs)...
Severe weather can wreak havoc on the lives of individuals and the operation of businesses. There is no way to control the forces of nature. Even though we take steps to prevent damage and loss, there are times when these efforts are not enough. Sometimes unforeseen circumstances occur that are...
Logical drive failure is caused by corruption of the file structure or by accidental file deletion. While physical drive failure requires the services of a data recovery company, logical damage can sometimes be handled by the computer user if certain precautions are taken.
If the owner is unsure of what type...
A data recovery company may need to be contacted when data loss occurs. Data loss can occur for several reasons. Some of the possibilities include:
· Mechanical damage of the drive caused by normal wear or mishandling
· Electrical failure, often caused by voltage spikes or lightning strikes
· Logical failure caused by...
There is no quick answer as to how long it will take to recover files after a data loss. There are several factors involved that will impact the recovery time. The reason for the data loss is an important factor.
1. Files that are merely deleted can often be recovered quickly.
2....