Hard drive data recovery service is more than just recovering data. It's the process of knowing what to do beforehand, and how to choose the right company to do the job.

Unfortunately, most people do not keep this in mind when choosing a hard drive data recovery service company. They make the mistake of picking the lowest cost, a convenient company nearby, or internal IT staff member that has good intentions and understands the general principles of hard drive data recovery service, but has never performed 'surgery' on a drive. Follow my advice now, as a hard drive data recovery service specialist for almost twenty years, and you will have safety on your side. Let's begin...

1. Don't even think of putting power to that drive.

What? 'How am I suppose to recover the files?' Hard drive data recovery services is all about data preservation first. And the only way to be certain that your data is safe, is to make sure nothing is interacting with it, like you and your operating system. This means if your computer's hard disk drive is running right now and you are interested in recovering data from it, turn it off.

2. Don't install or run a utility on that drive.

Rule number two is in the details of rule number 1: Data safety is king of hard drive data recovery service. So, instead of reacting to the mistake by trying to 'fix it', know that installing or running any software on that drive that can communincate with the operating system increases the failure rate of data recovery.

3. Call several hard drive data recovery service companies that develop and distribute data recovery software, and that provide data recovery services for advice.

What? 'I thought you said to not put power to the drive and to not install or run any tools on it.' That's right, to guard your data, let several hard drive data recovery service specilaists give you advice about how to solve your problem. You will see a common pattern emerge. From this information, you can make a more educated decision: Is software going to solve my problem? If so, what safety steps do I need to take to prevent data loss? If hard drive data recovery service is my only option, which company makes the most sense? And so on.

For your info: The reason I have asked you to call companies that write and sell their own recovery software and offer services is because these are the leaders in the hard drive data recovery service industry; they will give you the best information.

Putting it all together

Cost and convenience are usually the first two things that pop-up in our minds, after we get over the fact that hard drive data recovery service is a must. If a major recovery company does not exist in your area, which is most likely, local IT personel can help facilitate the process. But, do not let them touch that drive unless they know exactly what they are doing. Make sure they follow the safety steps listed above, and the odds of a good recovery is on your side.

If they fall short in recovering your data, you will have to overnight your drive to a professional data recovery company. Finally, consider using a reliable local and network data management system, so that in the future you will never have to rely on hard drive data recovery service again.