Let us face the cold hard facts. We
are addicted to our computers. They run our lives, our homes and our
businesses. Most of us use our computers every single day. It may be for fun
and games or it could be for work. Even now as you read this article you are
using your computer.
But what happens when something goes
wrong and your computer betrays your trust by crashing? The entire thing shuts
down and crashes. Your valuable information is locked inside and you begin to
panic at the thought of losing all of your important information.
There is hope. In this article you
will discover the wonderful joys of data recovery and how it may be able to
help you recover your data, tips on protecting your information should this
ever happen to you and preventative measures for protecting your valuable
information.
What is a hard drive?
A hard drive is a form of magnetic
storage, found in most, if not all computers these days. The hard drive records
programs, documents, e-mails, and other information in the form of files,
mapped to a specific location on the drive.
Are there things I can do to prevent
and protect my information should my hard drive crash?
The best method to protect your
information is to back it up. There are several methods that will accomplish
this, the most common of which is writing duplicate copies of your information
to another storage device. Whether that device be tape, diskettes, compact
disks, DVDs, or another hard drive, these duplicate copies can be used to
restore any or all missing information on your computer in the event of a drive
crash.
Prevention of a drive crash comes in
the form of maintenance, either by the user or a service technician. Regular
maintenance can prevent or warn the user of impending disaster. In this case,
an ounce of prevention will far out way the pound of cure.
What should I do with my information
when I recover it?
If you haven't done so yet, back it
up. You've just gone through a traumatic event, and having a recent backup will
go a long way towards preventing any future losses. Next, begin the process of
getting your computer back up to date. Files will need to be copied back to the
correct locations on your computer. Occasionally, files will need to be
renamed, as the contents were recovered, but the name has changed.
Where should I take my computer fordata recovery?
Hopefully, prior to having a
computer crash, you've found a computer service company or technician that
you've used before. In that case, give them a call, explain what happened, and
listen to their suggestions. More often than not, you will need to bring your
system down to the shop and leave it for a short period of time.
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