What are the different data recovery methods?

Answer 1

Some damage can be repaired by replacing parts in the hard disk which may make the disk usable. Also a specialized disk-imaging procedure is used to recover every readable bit from the surface. Once the image is acquired and saved on a reliable medium, it can be analyzed and most data can be recovered.

Answer 2

If at all possible you need to make an image of your drive. You can do this yourself with a commercial disk utilities, or you can give it to a Data Recovery Secialists uk. If the drive is making unusual noises you should not try to make the image yourself, as this could physically damage the drive.

Answer 3

You can try minitool power data recovery ?MiniTool Power Data Recovery contains five data recovery modules - Undelete Recovery, Damaged Partition Recovery, Lost Partition Recovery, Digital Media Recovery and CD & DVD Recovery. Each data recovery module focuses on a different data loss scenario

It can recover deleted data from the Windows Recycle Bin, restore lost data, even if the partition is formatted or deleted, restore data from a corrupted hard drive, virus infection, unexpected system shutdown or software failure. It supports IDE, SATA, SCSI, USB hard disk, memory card, USB flash drive, CD/DVD, Blue-Ray Disk and iPod

Answer 4

One way to do this is to put your hard drive in a freezer (in a bag so no condensation forms on the drive) to slow down the overheating process. Another way to do this is to use software to recover your data, it is recommended to do this on a second hard drive/external hard drive as every second that the primary hard drive is connected it is losing data (if it is failing).

Answer 5

There are hundreds of different programs to choose from, some free, some you have to pay for. Some free options include: TestDisk, Recuva, and PhotoRec. Some paid options are: Stellar Phoenix, R-Studio, and Data Rescue PC. Your best option depends on what all you need to recover, so it is best to look into some options.

Answer 6

Recovering files on a hard disk drive can be done through software or through hardware. For some ways, one can use a SATA cable to connect directly to a hard disk to check the validity of the information that might remain. Using software such as Recuva, one can also try to recover an amount of undamaged files. Lastly, professionals from such companies as DriveFish and DriveSavers can offer an expensive but reliable solution for salvaging a hard disk drive.