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Myth or fact: Is it really possible to recover your deleted hard disk data?

Submitted by Nahar Dijla
Sat, 1 Sep 2007

In today's hi-tech times, information in the form of data is the heart of countless businesses, especially those businesses which are internet-based. Data is delicate and is subject to loss due to many reasons. Whether it is a virus, a failed back-up attempt, actual component failure, physical damage to your hard drive, a hard disk crash, or any other reason, data can be lost - and you better believe it! When these unexpected and mostly unavoidable calamities take place, data can get deleted partially or completely. If you have a backup, (and as a professional user running a business, you should make it a point to take backups daily) you should be all right. But like I said, sometimes, no matter how careful you are, you can still get caught on the wrong foot!
So, let's assume you have just managed to delete your data somehow. If that is the case, here is something you can do. You could pry open your hard drive …. And …. Hey! Wait up - I'm just kidding! Seriously speaking - Never try to disassemble your drive at any time. It's a no-no. Depending on your situation, there are many options open to you.
If you are an advanced user, you could try many different options. You could try to undelete the data lost or try to repair the damage using simple data recovery tools. If that does not work (and most likely will not), there is a lot of good data recovery software available which you can use depending on your situation. If you need advanced trouble-shooting, you may need to buy more heavy duty software which allows you to work with restoring your hard drive partition table, and more in-depth stuff. Sometimes, if luck goes your way, and the data is recoverable, you may be able to retrieve it on your own.
In case you can't, or you are a novice at data recovery, you can always use another option. By the way, never tinker with your hard drive partitions or boot sectors. You may inadvertently make any data recovery impossible. Coming back to the point, you can always opt for option B. Option B is where those data recovery guys come in. The aim of any data recovery company is to try and recover as much of your data as possible, and to attempt your hard drive(s) to their previous state.
A lot of businesses think that there is little utility for the services of a data recovery company if a proper back-up system is in place. While regular data backups seriously reduce the possibility of data loss, even the best back-up systems can fail. For example, in case of fires or power surges, if your backed-up data is kept onsite, there is a strong possibility that the original data as well as the back-up may be lost.
Calling in a data recovery expert is your best bet after you are unable to recover the data on your own. Many good data recovery companies only charge you if they can get your data back, and will quote accordingly. This is a fair system. If they are good, (and we are assuming they will be) then you should be able to salvage some or all of your data. If even they cannot recover your data for you, then it's probably time for you to kiss your data goodbye. More often than not, the odds are stacked against you when you are in this situation. It's an uphill battle. Consider yourself lucky if you get your data back.

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