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started by palashmohane on 10 Jul 22
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    What is data recovery?



    Data recovery in a
    very broad terms, is the process of obtaining the lost data, corrupted data,
    damaged files, inaccessible data, deleted data etc from hard disk drive or
    digital media.



    Some of the most common reasons for data loss are:



    1. Human error - accidental deletion of files & folders, by mistake,
    instead of formatting pen drive, format the hard disk, spilling / fall of water
    on notebook etc contributes to nearly 88% of data loss



    2. Virus problem -malware, ransomware



    3. Corruption of data due to sudden power failure



    4. Hardware malfunction / Bad Sectors



    Type of data recovery                            



    There are two types of recovery



    1.Logical data recovery: Here drive is physically ok but because of some
    reason like damaged partition/ file system, accidental deletion of data , user
    data is not readily visible.



    2. Physical data recovery: Damage occurred due to failure of internal
    parts /mechanism of hard disk drive resulting in file corruption.



    What is Physical Damage and What Causes It?



    Physical hard drive damage occurs when the internal mechanisms of your
    hard drive fail. This type of damage can cause file corruption and even
    permanent loss if the damage affects the specific sectors where your files are
    stored. Physical damage can occur from a wide range of factors like a fire or
    flood, faulty electronic parts, a head crash, or even being dropped.



     



     If you've ever heard a strange buzzing, grinding, or clicking sound
    emitting from your hard drive, it has likely experienced physical damage. This
    type of damage is especially common with external hard drives, USB drives, and
    portable discs as they can easy be dropped or bumped around; however, this type
    of damage can also occur in your computer. One of the most common, and also
    most risky, causes of physical damage is a head crash. This type of damage
    occurs when the read-write head is jolted out of place and presses against the
    rotating platter, causing severe and often permanent damage. Head crashes are
    also common when users try to repair their hard drives themselves but do not
    have a clean space-thereby causing dust particles to interfere with the device
    which can result in a head crash.



     



    Because there are many different electronic components inside of a hard
    drive, there can be many causes for the malfunction. In most cases, the only
    way to determine what is causing the corruption is to physically open your hard
    drive in a clean space and inspect the components. If you suspect your hard
    drive may be suffering from physical damage, it is advised not to attempt to
    use it again until it has been inspected and repaired, as this can cause even
    more severe complications.



    Type of data recovery



    There are two types of recoveries logical data recovery and
    physical data recovery.



    The logical case is simpler and deals with a fully working hard drive,
    where data was lost due to accidental user actions, a crash by an application
    or the OS, or even partitioning/formatting of the hard drive by mistake.



     



    Logical failure: This is where the hard drive is physically functional
    but the data cannot be accessed. Logical failure includes corrupt engineering
    chip, firmware failure, lost partition, deleted data, re-install and
    formatting.



    What is Logical Damage and What Causes It?



    As opposed to physical damage which effects the hardware
    mechanisms/components inside your hard drive, logical damage affects its
    software. With this type of damage, files become unreadable due to issues like
    damaged file systems or partitioned tables, or it can be caused by logical bad
    sectors and intermittent media errors. Other common causes of logical damage
    occur when system data is deleted, formatted, or lost from the drives. This can
    accidentally occur due to human error or it can be a result of a virus attack.



    Logical hard drive damage is often detected when you try to access a
    file and get an error message stating that the file is corrupt. If you have
    every tried to open an image, for example, and found that part or most of the
    file was black or covered in multi-colored lines, this is a sign of logical
    damage.



     



    In many cases, software can be used to rewrite system files and reformat
    your drive for data recovery. This type of damage can often be reversed and a
    portion, if not all of the data can be retrieved.



     

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