Data Recovery to your Rescue

Data loss attributable to human error or minoryour own, then first attach the damaged hard disk to
system malfunction, without damage to the hardanother computer and use as a secondary slave disk
disk, is recoverable by using data recovery softwarebefore trying to retrieve the data.
available in the market. Data is often erasedBefore sending the damaged hard drive for data
accidentally and cannot be found even in the Recyclerecovery service, the reputation of the service
Bin. This recovery software provides an 'un-erase'provider should be taken into account. Companies
feature that will allow you to retrieve data from yourthat have established their credibility in this field
hard drive. There are many recovery utilities availableshould be your first choice. It is also advisable that
on the internet that can be downloaded for free butyou ask for an estimate of the cost and time within
they provide limited features than the paid versions.which the recovery process would be done. Usually, it
The most popular are McAfee Utilities, Gatewaytakes 3 to 5 days for the process to be completed.
GoBack, Ontrack System Suite and NortonDepending on the complexity of the problem the
SystemWorks that can cost anything between $40cost may be between $300 and $2500. Some of the
and $60.more established data recovery companies are
However, if the problem is more serious than a mereOntrack, CBL Data Recovery Technologies, Vogon
loss of data, then it is advisable to send the hardInternational, Data Recovery Clinic and Action Front
drive to a reputable data recovery service provider.though this is not an exhaustive list.
If you are having problems with a damaged hardThough there are ways to recover data, there is no
disk, the best thing to do will be to leave it alone andharm in taking measures beforehand. Important data,
send it to the recovery service provider. People haveespecially server databases, should always be backed
been known to install recovery utilities on theup and businesses should assess the risk involved to
damaged hard drive but only to worsen the damage.take proper preventive measures.
If you are keen on trying to recover the data on