Understanding Data Loss!

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Data loss! Word seems to be quite terrifying but heard very frequently now days. Dependency of people on digital storage devices for bulk storage space has rapidly increased in last few years. These little technology marvels are fastest and most compatible mode of data storage and one can easily carry data to places. These gadgets although are quite useful yet there is always fear that all our efforts may wash out in ether due to some miss happening to the devices. There can be numerous reasons that can cause data loss; some of the main causes are as follows.

• Formatted disk.


• Hardware failure.


• Software malfunctioning.


• Factory setting reset storage device.


• Virus contamination.


• Corrupted media drive.


• Improper card removal


• “Drive Not Detected” or “Drive Not Formatted”

·         Accidentally deletion

·         Improper usage

·         Power failure

·         Unexpected system shutdown

·         Using Shift+Del key

·         F Disk command

Whether you are a business tycoon like bill Gate or a collage enthusiast who took some pictures during his summer vacations everyone’s data means a lot to him. Instead of crying over spilt milk we can take some protective measure to prevent our data from getting disappeared in the ether. Here are some must to take measure to protect your data.

·         Physical data backup

·         Creating ZIP and RAR files

·         Making online backup

·         Using power backup for desktop

·         Using antivirus

·         Avoid human error

·         Proper USB drive removal from computer

·         Providing pleasant environment

And even if taking all the safety measure your bad luck strikes and you looses all your precious data, don’t just panic. I myself have faced such situation when my 300 GB external hard disk show “Drive Not Detected message”. I looked for any recovery software and found a company named Recovery Bull Software (www.recoverybull.com). The company offers detailed listing of verity of data recovery software each supporting specific device.

http://www.recoverybull.com/recoverybull/products.html

About the Author

I am an retired software engineer, things has changed a lot in last few decades so I try to keep myself updated and I believe internet is a cheapest and fastest method and moreover it is quite effective.

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