In this age where data loss can get lost at any time, many data recovery companies are emerging and it becomes difficult to make a good choice. Many users may opt for cheaper solutions and this may cost them more in trying to recover their data. It may even be the case that ones data may be completely lost. This in no way means that one takes their hard drive to the most expensive company.
Therefore, it is good to do a variation of prices across several companies. Let the drive be viewed by at least 3 data recovery companies and make your evaluation from that. If there is a similar diagnosis from the companies then it means that they are reputable. But if they differ, it is always advisable to get another opinion because the most important thing is that your data is recovered.
The companies offering cheap data recovery solutions should be avoided because some of them just want to lure one into low quotes just to get the work but they don't put in the seriousness that is deserved. After doing their diagnosis, they tell you that the hard disk damage is quite serious and the cost for its recovery is 2 times what they quoted. Such companies should not be trusted.
There are other companies that have hidden charges. Yes, they will lure one with low prices, but they will begin to charge one for parts, labor and other "additional" technology that was used. Such companies are fraudsters
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Why People Mistakenly Think Their Laptop Hard Drive is Safe From Failure
One of the things that may lead to massive data loss is ignorance, in our case it is ignorance of the hard drive failing. Some of the thoughts that go through people's minds concerning this are:
Data has been backed up on a separate hard disk: It is an advisable practice to backup ones data, but the backup can also fail. What if the backup is out-dated? When was the last time the backup was tested? How often is the backup done? These are some of the questions that should be considered when one thinks that backups can be totally trusted. It is also possible for backups to be destroyed together with the originals in cases of natural disasters like floods, fires, earthquakes etc. Therefore, your backup is not 100% safe.
Restricted surfing on the internet therefore, less chances of infection by viruses: It could actually be possible that one does not visit the so called "questionable" sites on the internet but that is not the only way that viruses infect the computer. Viruses can be spread through the portable storage media such as DVDs, CDs and USB flash disks. Also, with the emergence of file attachments, e-mail, instant messaging and other things shared by employees and friends, the risk of accidentally infecting ones hard drive increases and thus, no can ever be 100% careful.
Brand new hard drive: How many times have you bought a new piece of equipment such as a TV, clock, DVD player or any other electronic device and it has failed to work? I know it is rare but doesn't the hard disk fall into the same category? Just as in that rare occasion that a TV or a DVD player failed to work or worked for a while and stopped, a hard disk may work for a while and then fail
Data has been backed up on a separate hard disk: It is an advisable practice to backup ones data, but the backup can also fail. What if the backup is out-dated? When was the last time the backup was tested? How often is the backup done? These are some of the questions that should be considered when one thinks that backups can be totally trusted. It is also possible for backups to be destroyed together with the originals in cases of natural disasters like floods, fires, earthquakes etc. Therefore, your backup is not 100% safe.
Restricted surfing on the internet therefore, less chances of infection by viruses: It could actually be possible that one does not visit the so called "questionable" sites on the internet but that is not the only way that viruses infect the computer. Viruses can be spread through the portable storage media such as DVDs, CDs and USB flash disks. Also, with the emergence of file attachments, e-mail, instant messaging and other things shared by employees and friends, the risk of accidentally infecting ones hard drive increases and thus, no can ever be 100% careful.
Brand new hard drive: How many times have you bought a new piece of equipment such as a TV, clock, DVD player or any other electronic device and it has failed to work? I know it is rare but doesn't the hard disk fall into the same category? Just as in that rare occasion that a TV or a DVD player failed to work or worked for a while and stopped, a hard disk may work for a while and then fail
Prevent Mass Data Loss on Your Computer
Data can be lost in very many ways and most of the time it usually happens unexpectedly. The following are some pointers to be considered in order to prevent massive data loss from your computer:
Power Surge Protectors and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS): Some times, there are usually power outages and surges. The occurrence of either of the two can damage data on the computer system. One of the most common ways of damage is the power surge. It occurs when the power supply is greater than the one that should be supplied into the sockets. As you may know, some hardware devices are designed to handle certain voltages thus if there is a power surge, data may be lost in addition to damage of the hardware. Thus, employing the use of a UPS will help control the amount of incoming voltage in case of a power surge.
Regular Backing up of Data: Most operating systems come with built in backup services. Thus, after using and processing certain information, it is always to back it up. This can be done by the backup utilities offered by the operating system of use of external backup like flash disks, CDs, DVDs or even external hard drives. It is also possible to set up an automatic backup service where after a certain period of time data is backed up automatically. In this age of the internet, there is also the possibility of online backup which is quite advantageous. Therefore, as you work on your information, always put into consideration the most effective way of backing up your data.
Power Surge Protectors and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS): Some times, there are usually power outages and surges. The occurrence of either of the two can damage data on the computer system. One of the most common ways of damage is the power surge. It occurs when the power supply is greater than the one that should be supplied into the sockets. As you may know, some hardware devices are designed to handle certain voltages thus if there is a power surge, data may be lost in addition to damage of the hardware. Thus, employing the use of a UPS will help control the amount of incoming voltage in case of a power surge.
Regular Backing up of Data: Most operating systems come with built in backup services. Thus, after using and processing certain information, it is always to back it up. This can be done by the backup utilities offered by the operating system of use of external backup like flash disks, CDs, DVDs or even external hard drives. It is also possible to set up an automatic backup service where after a certain period of time data is backed up automatically. In this age of the internet, there is also the possibility of online backup which is quite advantageous. Therefore, as you work on your information, always put into consideration the most effective way of backing up your data.
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