Hard disk drives and solid-state drivers store your vital data. Both of them come in two variants- One is the external one and the other is internal. But, the constructive functions of external and internal HDD and SSD are all the same. Sometimes you might face a tough situation when there is a risk of data loss. 

This is when data recovery experts always suggest the HDD and SSD users to keep their devices safe from any kind of rough situation. In addition to that, they also provide some vital tips that will keep your data safe and no loss will take place. 

Symptoms before the Data Loss

Whenever the troublesome situation for your external or internal storage device is near, you will be able to witness a few symptoms. There will a sort of clicking, whirring and grinding noises in the hard disk drive. The system will not detect the hard drive at the first attempt, this is the sign that the HDD or SSD’s lifespan is ending fast. 

Probable Reasons behind Data Loss

Amongst the various reasons, the most effective ones are like- virus attack, mishandling of the disk drive, the sudden dropping of the device, unexpected plugging off the drive and others. In the case of manufacturing defects, you are not at all responsible for the data loss. The experts at the service centre will help you to get to the root cause. 

Tips to Take Care & Recover Data

You must know some of the most important tips regarding data recovery. These tips are most effective in nature and you will be able to take care of the HDD or SSD. In addition to that, it will also help you recover most of the data from the damaged drive. 

  • Prevent physical damage

An HDD or SSD is one of the most delicate electronic storage devices. That is why you have to handle them carefully. By accident, if you drop it, then the disc inside the drive will get affected. That is why using a storage device case is very important. Not fully, but it can give most of the protection during this type of accidental situation. 

In the case of damaged hard-drives, there is a possibility of recovering the device, as well as the data. When you see that the driver is making some kind of noise, then turn it off immediately. This will prevent the extent of damage in the read and write heads. After that, take it to the experts, and they will take care of the rest. 

  • Recover data from sudden deletion 

There are a few people who think that they cannot recover the data when they delete them accidentally. No, it is not at all true. There are tactics that will help you to recover the accidental deletion of data. Whenever you face this type of situation, then instantly, turn off the computer manually. This process will overwrite the newly deleted data in their respective folders. 

  • Data recovery with other OS

Cannot recover data with the help of Windows or Macintosh? Yes, apart from them there is also another OS that will help you in recovering the data. According to the expert’s analysis, Linux OS will play a vital role here. Just create a bootable drive with any Linux operating system that you are comfortable with. After the successful installation, perform research and find out the best possible ways to recover the data with the applications. 

  • Repair the corrupted files 

Repairing the corrupted files is also a sub-part of the data recovery process. In this case, the third-party data recovery software plays a crucial role. Do your own research or talk to the professionals about choosing the software. After that, download and install the application. When the installation is complete, plug in the storage device to the computer and follow the necessary steps to repair the corrupted data. 

  • Maintain some strategies 

There are various tactics and strategies that you can follow for keeping your data safe. Using an expensive HDD or SSD will not at all protect your vital data from getting lost. Always backup your data on a daily basis. If you feel that your computer is not safe and running slow, then upload the data to any cloud storage. After that scan your computer and remove any possible viruses present. 

Dos and Don’ts

When your OS is notifying you about an upgrade, never download and install it immediately. The new version of the OS might contain bugs. Thus, it will affect your computer, as well as the attached external or internal disk drives. Every OS has its own security application. Try to use that apart from choosing any third-party software. In case, you choose any third-party security software, always go for the paid version rather than using the trial version. Maintain a structured back-up procedure. 

Furthermore…

You can also create multiple copies of those files that are very important. Pick up those items in the other storage devices like USB flash drives, hard drive, memory cards, and others. Every HDD or SSD manufacturer has its own disk maintenance application. Download and install it. After that run some tests by plugging in the drive and check whether the disk is in a proper condition. If some data clusters are damaged, seek help from UAE Data Recovery team and repair it immediately. The professionals are well experienced in recovering lost data within seconds.