Why all is not lost when files are accidentally Deleted

It may be easy to accidently erase files off a hard disk drive. But, even files are deleted it does not mean all is lost. Did you know data recovery specialists can perform data recovery on those computer files that you thought you were lost? Professionals have computer programs that can identify files have been deleted. However, this may be helpful if you do not overwrite any files before dropping off a laptop hard drive or desktop computer hard disk drive for data loss recovery.

How do these professional computer programs find deleted files? Professionals who are familiar with Windows operating systems know that this type of computer operating system keeps track of files on a hard disk drive by reading “pointers.”  When you delete a file, it may delete the pointers. But, it doesn’t mean the files are really gone. Your computer may then consider those files as “free space,” in which it marks sectors.

Only with a solid state drive is data recovery not Possible

Did you know that only if you use solid state drive are files immediately erased? This is why amateurs must be careful when deleting files on a TRIM-enabled SSD.  You may not have to worry about files being duplicated and stolen. But, it also means that your files cannot be recovered.

Are you looking to add new files to a flash memory drive? Did you know that files on a flash memory drive must be deleted before new files can be written? This is why it may be good to ask a professional before you delete any files.

What can a data recovery expert do for You?

Why should you take your hard drive to a data recovery specialist, as soon as possible? The longer that you wait, there may be a possibility that Windows or another operating system will overwrite files on a hard disk drive.  Once overwritten, deleted files may not be recovered.  Having files recovered immediately is the only way to insure most of your important data is saved.

Use your hard drive as little as possible. The best way to recover data after you delete it is to power down your computer after you accidently delete a file. A professional has the expertise to take your hard drive and install it into another operating system. This can quickly help you recover your deleted files, as quickly as possible.