Data loss besets every one of us and it can occur anytime. There are several reasons contributing to this, which include both hardware and software. It also happens when you delete some of your files by mistake and realise it later that they were important. There are plenty of solutions for such problems. If you have deleted your files accidentally, then you can recover it 100% using some of the best data recovery software or by using the data recovery options of your operating system. However, in case of hardware issues you need to rush to an expert technician to recover your data.

Here we have discussed about the tips for data recovery under varying conditions.

Data Deleted Accidentally

1. If you have yourself deleted some of your important files accidentally and have realised it instantly then you can use data recovery software for recovering 100% of your lost data. Make sure that you are using one of the best and reliable data recovery software for this purpose. Also take care of the Don’ts listed below for 100% data recovery:

-  Don’t restart your computer or change the hardware configuration.

-  Don’t install the data recovery software on the drive from which you need to recover data.

-  Don’t install, uninstall or run any software.

-   Don’t copy or delete anything until you recover your data using the data recovery software.

2. In case, you have lost data accidentally and you have realised it after few hours of work or after few days, then it is recommended to take assistance from a recognised and professional data recovery company. However, the possibilities of 100% data recovery are almost zero, if you recognised about your loss after doing lots of work on your computer. The extent of data recovery greatly depends on how sooner you realised it. Also, in case you are not comfortable in carrying out the data recovery yourself, you can contact a professional to carry out the task for you.

Software Issues

This scenario comes up when you are unable to access your data either due to some software conflicts or due to virus attacks. This can be overcome by using the system restore option of the operating system. Using this, you can restore your system to a previous date when your system was working fine and you had access to your data. However, if the system restore is not on then you need to manually uninstall the recently installed programs or updates. And always use genuine software to avoid such conflicts.

In case of virus attacks, you can run any reliable antivirus software to detect and delete the viruses. It is recommended to run a boot time scan for detecting such viruses. You can also start your system in safe mode to access your data as the viruses are not active in this mode.

Hardware Issues

If you are being prompted by your operating system to take back up due to bad disk, or you have been regularly hearing churning or clicking sounds from your hard disk, then immediately backup all your data on another removable media. You might not be able to access it later.

In case you made it late and now you are not able to access your disk and your operating system is not loading up, then rush to an expert professional for getting your hard drive physically built in a clean room. This is a very expensive option and you may have to lose your hard disk to recover your data. But, before you do that, try connecting your hard disk as an external drive on other computer to access its data if possible.