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Tips for Recovering Deleted Data

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Before embarking on the tips on how to recover deleted data, you should ensure whether you have actually deleted the data permanently or you have only replaced it. One can do this by simply checking in the recycle bin or searching through the file explorer. In case, the files were stored in a cloud storage service, you never know if the file is still recoverable from your account on the cloud services’ website.

Search Through the Backups

Use File Recovery Software

There are two components namely magnetic hard drives and solid-state drives that decide whether the data is recoverable or not. Once the file is deleted from a magnetic hard drive, it doesn’t get deleted immediately. It is left to be overwritten over time. Contrarily, if it has been deleted from a solid-state drive, it will be gone forever immediately due to the simultaneous commands of TRIM to free up space. Fortunately, those will traditional PCs can take a breath of relief because years old solid-state drives don’t support TRIM hence increasing the chances of recovery. From a magnetic hard drive, one can recover deleted data by shutting down the PC and booting the file recovery live CD or USB, as the safest method.

Consider Professional Data Recovery Services

First thing first, shut down the windows immediately to prevent more data from getting written off and diminishing the possibilities of restoration. Then, if the foregoing methods fail to retrieve the critical data, you should consider professional data recovery services. These are not the ideal services that one should go for unless the data cost a fortune to a person or business. It is because the amount these professionals charge costs a lot of bucks and also not guarantee the ultimate restoration.

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