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Computer crash?
No backup?
As you sit
at your computer, sick at the thought of all those pictures, movies
and music files that are gone... or the business information that
is lost forever, it seems that there is no way to ever get it
all back.
How can you
recover all that data? You can't stop asking yourself why you
didn't back it all up. It does seem like a pretty hopeless situation.
Anyone who uses a computer and doesn't do backups on a regular basis knows the
feeling... or will one day. Very few computer users remember to do daily or even
yearly backups. It's only when data is lost that the importance of recovering
those files hits home.
Stop kicking
yourself for not having prepared for the disaster and get busy
figuring out how to retrieve all those files that you need. Even
on the most damaged computer drives, there are often ways to recover
the data that you stored. You may not be able to see the files,
but they may still be there and there are ways to recover from
the disaster.
Data recovery
tips & tricks around the Web:
Check
out some of the best software, utilities, tools, services and reviews for recovering
your pictures and other data and restoring your hard drive along with your sanity
... Beginners
Guides: Hard Disk Data Recovery - Hunker down for a do-it-yourself, ten-page
tutorial with info on partitions, file recovery programs, test disks, lost data
backup, commercial data recovery utilities and more.
Epinions: Software Utilities: Data Recovery -
Do it yourself recovery with the star rating system and reviews from real people
who use the most popular data recovery software out there. File
& Disk Management: Reviews and Free Downloads at Download.com - Recover
documents lost to crashes, accidental deletions, and even disk formatting, with
more reviews on the software that may be the solution. Free to try.
Tech
Pro Data Recovery Resources - Information, reviews and
recommendations for free and commercial recovery tools.
Data
Recovery Directory - Count the check marks next to each listing and see
how the top data recovery services rate, with U.S., Canada, UK and international
companies well-represented. Data
Recovery Info - Pages of info on what to do - and what NOT to do - when
faced with disaster. Including background on electrical, water and fire damage,
virus intrusion, as well as general maintenance and backup, FAQ's and related
links. Adventures
in Hard Drive Recovery - Clearly written guide for newbies on why and
what happens, with DIY solutions and a terminology guide. SearchWarp
- Data Backup / Recovery - Visitor submitted articles on the topic including
tips on when to use professional data recovery services, advice on data recovery
software, DIY digital photo recovery, and related how to's.
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It Up or Lose It
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