How is data recovered?

Software data recovery will scan a damaged drive looking for data. It will attempt to recover everything it finds. It makes no distinction between deleted and damaged files. In cases where the drive is damaged and software is not an option, it requires the use of a clean room. There the drive is disassembled, and the data is extracted directly from the magnetic platters.

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.

Do I need to take in the whole computer or just the hard drive?

Different companies will have different needs. Some may need only the hard drive from inside the computer. Some may require the entire system. Contact your service provider to verify what they will need.

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