Why must Data Recovery be done by a specialist?
Your data is important – and unfortunately many computer repair shops think they can do data recovery.
While this IS true in some cases, often they are solving very simple issues with software based tools.
Here are some data recovery facts.
- Once overwritten, data can not be recovered.
- Software alone can NOT successfully recovery the majority of data
- Sometimes you only get ONE chance to successfully recover your information
Many Computer Repair companies work on your Original drive. This is a MASSIVE no no! We try to limit all stress and activity on your drive. Read more about our process here.
While your drive is on it’s constantly running checks, scans and other background processes. This is in addition to what your operating system wants to do to your drive. Sometimes simply plugging in your drive to another computer can wipe crucial information – even if you can’t mount the partition!
Over the last 10 years we’ve done thousands of recoveries and many hundreds of hours of research and learning into the best methods and data recovery practices. Check out of F.A.Q for more info and more data recovery myths.