Data Backup and Data Recovery PDF Print E-mail
We all know that computer fails due to a variety of reasons such as virus infections, power issues and hardware malfunctions, but yet we forget to perform data backup.

Depending on the severity of the damage; DATA BACKUP and DATA RECOVERY play an important role here. One must not confuse data backup with data recovery.

Data backup is performed when a computer is functional, boots up and gets to the user desktop where the user or technician can attach an external storage device and start copying data.

Data Recovery: Is performed when computer does not start any more. The computer is unable to get to the desktop. If the computer is caught in a loop followed with a blue screen (windows system) high probability of bad hard drive. It depends how much you value your data you will then determine who to trust to perform a data recovery.
Experienced engineers evaluate and recommend the best option for a successful data recovery. With the right computer repair tools, the hard drive can be repaired or replaced without even noticed that there was a problem.

Data Backup   Software Issues
For instance, severe virus infection does not guarantee keeping the original settings after the repair. Even, when there is no hardware issue at all. Mal-wares can render the computer completely useless. Experienced engineers can isolate and remove these infections. However if the system has been corrupted; then the only choice is to perform a data backup or data recovery, (hard drive OK?) format and reinstall the Operating System.


Hardware Issues
When computer fails to boot or are caught in a rebooting cycle. The possibility of a bad hard drive is very high. Only Experienced engineers may be able to save the entire Hard drive including data and application settings, replacing the bad hard drive with a new one with no evidence that there was a failure at all - Netcontrol Disk Laboratory.
When hard drives are severely damaged and is beyond standard procedure, special intervention may be required, performing a data recovery. If the data is what is most valuable to you, do not place your hard drive in the wrong hands. Standard computer repair shops do not count with the right tool or the experience to perform data recovery. By handling the drive with the wrong tool will only damage the media further.