Data Recovery: Do’s & Don’ts (Before It Gets Worse)
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If you are stuck or the step mentions risk, stop and visit our service desk in Purulia for safe diagnosis.
Do (safe actions)
- Stop using the drive immediately (prevents overwriting).
- If possible, copy important folders first to another disk.
- For clicking sounds: power off (mechanical failure risk).
- Bring the drive for professional diagnosis.
Don’t (common mistakes)
- Don’t run random recovery tools repeatedly on a failing drive.
- Don’t format if you care about data.
- Don’t open HDD at home (dust kills).
FAQ
Can deleted files be recovered?
Often yes, if the drive is not heavily used after deletion. Stop usage and act early.
My HDD is clicking—should I keep trying?
No. Power off and bring it for diagnosis. Repeated attempts can make recovery impossible.