- Stop Using the Device
- Unplug external drives.
- Avoid installing software on the affected drive.
- Check Basic Recovery Options
- Recycle Bin/Trash
- Cloud backups (OneDrive, Google Drive, iCloud)
- Hidden files (View > Show Hidden Items)
- Data recovery Software for Logical Failures
- Contact a data recovery specialist for logical hard drive recovery using specialised software.
- When to Contact a Full fledged Data recovery Lab?
- Unusual noises, non-recognition in BIOS
- Smell of burning electronics
- Do not attempt fixes that could cause physical damage
- Mobile Data Recovery
- Difficult due to encryption and Trim command
- Check “Recently Deleted” folders
ProTip: Follow the 3-2-1 Backup Strategy
- 3 copies of data
- 2 different media
- 1 off-site backup
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