Last articles from Data recovery category on Computers Top News

3 Things You May Not Hear In Sales Pitches For Data Storage Devices

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

When comparing different types of data storage devices, you'll certainly read and hear about all of the great things that each product has to offer. But what about the downside to each type of media storage? Optical drives, tape media, and disk storage, all have their own set of pros and cons that you'll need to evaluate before making a decision about which type data backup strategy to implement.

#1 Lifespan of the Data:
In most sales copy, you'll read about how much storage sp... (Read All)

A Brief History of Ontrack Data Recovery

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

When we talk of data recovery, terms like hard disk recovery, hard drive recovery, and other terms related to computers are always in the surface. In terms of companies offering data recovery, several names can be mentioned, but definitely only few are known. In this article, I will be dealing with the brief history of one of the prime data recovery experts in the world the 'Ontrack' system.

Ontrack is known among the many experts in the field of computer technology. The company a... (Read All)

A Helpful Guide To Recovering Lost Files On Your Computer

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Computers are a blessing, until you get the infamous blue screen of death, or perhaps less dramatic, you accidentally erase a file. In many cases of deleted files, the file can be retrieved.

If you recently deleted the file, look through the Recycle Bin (or Trash for Macintosh users). In the Recycle Bin you can browse through a list of deleted items, or search for a specific item. Restoring the file from the Recycle Bin is simple. You can restore it directly from the Recycle Bin, move... (Read All)

A Look At Some Of The Data Recovery Methods Available To You

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

You have just returned from the vacation of a life time and downloaded your pictures to your computer, typed up the diary you kept while vacationing and drafted many emails to your friends about the trip, now it is all gone, thanks to some incomprehensible computer glitch. Understandably, losing documents that meant time and significance is quite frustrating. However, occasionally not all is lost.

Start at the Recycle Bin of your computer. If your file is there, the recovery will be ... (Read All)

Backing Up Your Data - Do's and Don't and How To's

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

We all know we're supposed to back up data. Sometimes we might actually do so. Backing up your data is important, and yet it is often a neglected part of using computers. Data can be lost rather easily. Human error, a virus, or simply a computer crash can wipe out important documents, photos, contact lists and more.

Backing up your data is important to everyone, not just businesses. Imagine all those photos you took of your children growing up, now sitting on your hard drive. What a... (Read All)

Backing Up Your Data: Ignore It At Your Peril

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

No one wants data loss, but of all the internet wired people I know, I have yet to meet one who has not, at some point, lost important data. This is inevitable, and has nothing to do with the electronic age in particular. Think about it. Haven't you ever lost a notebook for school, or perhaps a paper that you had to turn in? No matter what form our data takes, we will have to face the possibility of losing it. Fortunately computers, unlike other mediums, provide us with data recovery utilities t... (Read All)

Backup Data to Tape Drive, Network Attached or a Virtual Tape Library?

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

When it comes to setting up a system for multiple computers operating on a network, backing up your data to a tape drive, network attached storage (NAS) or a Virtual Tape Library are some of the solutions the end user should consider!

Although they ultimately perform the same function, the methods of operations are somewhat different. In some cases, specific software is needed, files encrypted; resulting in a more secure enviroment. Speed is not necessary what every IT engineer wants,... (Read All)

Backup Software Features Vary

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Are you a home user or small business looking for a backup solution? Do you carry a laptop with you everywhere you go? Is the data that you carry important to you? You should consider a backup solution that fits your needs. I want to take you through a short list of items that you might want to look for in a backup solution. Your needs may vary and I just want to inform you of what features are out there.

Some of the common criteria that people look for may sound obvious. Does... (Read All)

Backup Your Data On Your Computer Or Lose It Forever

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Computers, though they are meant to make our lives generally easier, depending on the perception, usually are much like a double-edged sword. Any person, who has used a computer for a while, will have an understanding on just how safe their date is. More the fact, that safe date simply does not exist, when it comes to computers. It really does not matter what type of work you are doing you have experienced computer failure likely numerous times. Occasionally, as is expected, we will experience d... (Read All)

Basics of File Recovery

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Data is stored in computers in digital form. This digital representation of information allows for its quick transfer, instant copies and convenient storage. Unlike conventional means of physical transfer of information which requires more time and effort, digital data can reach another destination in seconds. In case more copies are required, innumerable number of them can be made with the press of a button. A whole library can be stored in a small thumb drive as digital files.
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Case Study My Data Recovery Nightmare

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

This is just how I used to think till I was hit by an accident myself and like all emergencies I had not seen it coming on. It has taught me a few important lessons, and here is my story for fellow foolish mortals to learn from it.

How it Happened

I own a sturdy and simple laptop, which contains my life within its slim folds. I am ultra careful about plugging it in anywhere, clean the disks regularly, and keep it in great condition. On that morning, I was bikin... (Read All)

CD Data Recovery - A Simple Procedure To Save Your Data

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

It is accustomed to think of data recovery as something that has to do with restoring information of hard drives, cassettes, internal computer memory etc. Not any people pay attention to the fact that nowadays CD data recovery is a common practice, and can be done in many cases. Your CD in many cases will include valuable information that you can't just forget about, and the restoration of that data is vital. The process is at many times fast and easy, and requires some special software we'll ta... (Read All)

Cheap Data Recovery Service - Physical vs. Logical Damage

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

If your hard drive is physically damaged, meaning that it has for example experienced an excessive shock, dropped to the floor, broken, short-circuited, fallen into the sea, etc. then it is likely that the computer BIOS (Basic Input Output System) may not be able to recognise it. A physical damage can be either electrical or mechanical in nature. In such cases, the drive must first be either repaired using spare parts, for instance, or it must be opened up in a specialised cleanroom (a dust free... (Read All)

Clean Room: Importance and Usage in Data Recovery

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

As more and more data gets stored on storage media increasing the risk of data loss the opportunities of data recovery seem infinite. One of the most important aspects in the data recovery process is that of the Clean Room. Basically a corrupted media is taken to the clean room once data loss has been evaluated and a price quote has been given. A Data Recovery clean room can be defined as an environmentally controlled space free of contaminants such as dust or bacteria.

In technical... (Read All)

Common Ways to Avoid Data Loss

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Hanging up a chart of the precautions (at your eye level), is one thing and faithfully adhering to it, is another ballgame altogether.

More and more data recovery is wrought by prayer, than this world dreams of. You can avoid joining that long list of hopefuls waiting to get their data back if you can follow these simple instructions (follow as in eat, sleep, drink and think).

Regular backup is good for health. However, dont overdo it, by indiscrim... (Read All)

Completely Free Hard Drive Data Recovery Software

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Have you lost your data due to accidental deletion, corruption, or computer virus attack? If yes, then I bet you would be happy to know that there are some free hard drive data recovery software solutions out there today. All of these free hard drive data recovery software tools were designed and developed to help you recover your lost files and even repair your failed hard drives.

If you want to know what free hard drive data recovery software solutions are offered these days, bel... (Read All)

The Possible Consequences of Data Loss

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Loss of personal data can lead to a situation where there is no longer any trace of you. Your existence on planet Earth is going to be one long miserable sequence (You could turn into a zombie, like in the movies), unless you can rectify the situation overnight. Your business entity is no different. But scientific surveys have shown that businesses which do not recover the major portion of their lost data, do not survive beyond 5 years.

Loss of precious data, irrespective of the owner of... (Read All)

Data Backup The Right Way

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Computer data can be very important to us, especially those of us who make a living on the computer. Over the last several years, the computer has grown on all of us, making our lives so much easier. For that very reason, it's easy to tell that if we lost our computer data, it would completely destroy a majority of us.

Losing data can be an overwhelming thought to say the least. Computers store data, although machines have been known to fail. Even though the computer has become a ... (Read All)

Data Dilemma: A Walk Down Memory Lane

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

It was on the eve of Christmas. It is still vivid in my memory. It was one of lifeâ??s most intriguing moments. Till this date, it sends a deep sense of shock right down my spine. Like everybody, I am sure you would want to know as to what happened on that fateful day.

I am a person, like all married men, who spends 75% of my life at the work place. We spend the rest 25% of our lives being trampled to death by our beloved partners for reasons that are obvious to you and me. The day before... (Read All)

Data Loss Is Not Forever Find Out Why?

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Imagine for a second, your computer system just crashed and you may have just lost all of your precious data. Do you feel the emptiness in your stomach or the lump in your throat? Have you put off doing a backup of your PC for the last time or will you procrastinate again? You never know when disaster might strike and you will need to perform a system restore.

While you sit their reading this you should become aware of where you are backing up your data now and are you. Once you r... (Read All)

Data Recovery after a Virus Attack

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Malicious Programs

The cyber world out there is fraught with malicious programs, ready to sabotage your computer systems, once they get an opportunity to do so. Imagine a situation in which your computer suffers a virus attack, resulting in the loss of all the precious data, meticulously collected and saved over a long period of time. Will it make any considerable difference to you and your life? I am sure, it will. Most of the times, people fail to take precautions, regarding ... (Read All)

Data Recovery/Datenrettung & Securing Data on Computers

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Data recovery is the process by which the data is recovered from damaged or inaccessible storage media. Data recovery is done from storage media like CD?s, DVD?s, Floppies, Hard disks, Magnetic tapes etc.

There are two reasons due to which the data becomes inaccessible. They are logical damage and physical damage to the storage media.

Physical damage to storage media can occur in many ways. Magnetic tapes can break, get crumpled or dirt may settle on the tapes. CD?s and DV... (Read All)

Data Recovery from Recordable and Re-writable CD's

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The world of computer data storage media certainly has moved on since the old days of 8 or 5.25-inch floppy disks. Modern and far more reliable recordable and re-writable CD's have virtually completely replaced the floppy disk. Unfortunately problems do still exist, which can cause data to be corrupted and lost.

When disaster strikes and you find you've got a data loss issue with one of your recordable/ re-writable CD's there are a number of simple troubleshooting moves you can make t... (Read All)

Data Recovery From Server Computers

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Computers are of many types depending on their size and use. Desktop computers are an assembly of various units such as a monitor, input devices and a CPU. It typically resides on a desk, as their name suggests. Laptops are very small computers that integrate the CPU, monitor and keyboard into one portable unit. Palmtops are even smaller than laptops.

One of the most important computer systems is what is called a server. It is a central computer, or an application running on it, that ser... (Read All)

Data Recovery: Seek Professional Help?

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

How Can Lost Data be Recovered?

Data that has been lost can be recovered primarily by two means viz. data recovery software and by securing the services of a professional data recovery firm.

Data recovery software is primarily used to recover data that has been lost due to logical damage. Much software for this purpose is available on the internet. Some software also offer free downloads of their trial versions while others are completely free.

Reco... (Read All)

Data Recovery Services & Solutions

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Data recovery services & solutions are required when computer users are no longer able to connect to there data under normal operating conditions.
Causes of such failures can be broken down into four main categories.

1.Diagnosis
Often Neglected this very important first step of the recovery process can make the difference between failure and success, it is worth noting that items 3 and 4 can be incorrectly diagnosed by untrained attempts.

2. Logical Failure.
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Data Recovery The Truth

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

At some point in time, everyone who owns a computer will experience the trials and tribulations of hard drive failure. The reasons behind it vary, and could include everything from a human error to damages resulting from flood or water. Viruses can play a role as well, along with many other factors. For many years, the need to recover data that has been lost or destroyed has made data recovery such a very valuable asset.

Almost all hard drives can be recovered. Normally, if the dr... (Read All)

Data Recovery To Your Rescue

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Loss of data from hard drive or a hard drive malfunction may prove detrimental to the prospects of your business. But data recovery from damaged hard drives is possible if you know what to do and whose help to ask for.

The biggest question is to what extent can data be recovered successfully. Server databases of up to forty-six gigabytes have been recovered. Data have also been recovered from hard drives damaged due to fire or flood.

Data loss attributable to human error or... (Read All)

Data Recovery What it Means

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Digital devices are built around a silicon micro-processor that contains millions of microscopic transistors. These enable the chip to carry out an unbelievable amount of calculations per second, which is thousands of time faster than the human brain. Because of this, computers are formidable force multipliers. They can do any task much quicker than it would have been done by us humans. It is any wonder then that there is hardly any home or office today in the world where digital devices do not ... (Read All)

Data that Needs Regular Backup

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

No hardware problem can be dealt by them, and complicated software flaws are also beyond the limits of standard DIY. Besides, there are certain kinds of data that have a tendency to get fragmented if not regularly maintained in a properly filed condition. Somehow, this data is often what we use most frequently.

The Importance of Backups

To prevent such sad mishaps, we need to save certain data regularly. This does not mean that we update the file on the hard... (Read All)

Last articles from Data recovery category on Computers Top News

3 Things You May Not Hear In Sales Pitches For Data Storage Devices

A Brief History of Ontrack Data Recovery

A Helpful Guide To Recovering Lost Files On Your Computer

A Look At Some Of The Data Recovery Methods Available To You

Backing Up Your Data - Do's and Don't and How To's

Backing Up Your Data: Ignore It At Your Peril

Backup Data to Tape Drive, Network Attached or a Virtual Tape Library?

Backup Software Features Vary

Backup Your Data On Your Computer Or Lose It Forever

Basics of File Recovery

Case Study  My Data Recovery Nightmare

CD Data Recovery - A Simple Procedure To Save Your Data

Cheap Data Recovery Service - Physical vs. Logical Damage

Clean Room: Importance and Usage in Data Recovery

Common Ways to Avoid Data Loss

Completely Free Hard Drive Data Recovery Software

The Possible Consequences of Data Loss

Data Backup The Right Way

Data Dilemma: A Walk Down Memory Lane

Data Loss Is Not Forever Find Out Why?

Data Recovery after a Virus Attack

Data Recovery/Datenrettung & Securing Data on Computers

Data Recovery from Recordable and Re-writable CD's

Data Recovery From Server Computers

Data Recovery: Seek Professional Help?

Data Recovery Services & Solutions

Data Recovery The Truth

Data Recovery To Your Rescue

Data Recovery  What it Means

Data that Needs Regular Backup

Case Study My Data Recovery Nightmare

Data Recovery What it Means