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Data loss can be
disastrous. Please read through the data recovery tips below.
Follow these data recovery tips in assessing your
data loss and point of failure.
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Be careful
running diagnostics or utilities after a data loss. These
software
packages can cause further data loss by changing critical file structure
information.
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Do not change the
partitions on your drive or format the drive if you cannot access your
data, as this lessens the possibility of successful data recovery.
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Do not install
any new software after a data loss situation.
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Always backup all
data the minute your computer begins to show signs of a problem.
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If you have
removed your drive, handle it with extreme caution, taking care not to
touch any part of it except the edge.
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Always look at
the history of the drive and be able to explain past problems.
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Turn off your
system if you hear the drive making any bizarre noises.
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If sending the
drive out for attempted recovery, package it well in a waterproof
container.
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Any
environmentally damaged drive should be packaged immediately in a sealed
container.
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If you are unable
to use these data recovery tips to fix or assess your damaged drive, do
not try any tricks or attempt
recovery of lost data.
The best data
recovery tip anyone can give is to know when to call in the experts!
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