Data recovery is the process of retrieving data from damaged, failed, or corrupted storage media when it cannot be accessed normally. It is a speciality within computer forensics dealing with data retrieval after physical damage, file system corruption, or logical problems. Power outages, natural disasters, human errors, or malicious actions may have affected file systems.

When you lose access to your data on your computer or external drive, you need help fast. The sooner you ask for help, the better because this type of damage can permanently lose your files if not dealt with quickly. Data recovery services come in many types and at different costs; knowing which service will work best for you is important when making a decision.

This article will review different types of services and their pricing models to make it easier to find the correct one for you and your needs.

How many types of data recovery are there?

There are many different types of recovery data services. This is because there are so many different types of data loss scenarios. The most common scenario is when a computer has been infected with malware or has been damaged by a power failure or natural disaster. These scenarios often result in a complete loss of files, folders, and even operating system settings.

If your computer has been infected with malware, you will need to remove the virus to recover your files. With physical damage, you may recover some files by booting from an external hard drive or flash drive, but this will not be possible for all files. You can also reformat the hard drive and reinstall the operating system, but this will result in the loss of all the files in the industry. This is why a data recovery service is necessary.

There are many types of data recovery services depending on your needs:

HARD DRIVE RECOVERY

A hard drive recovery service can recover the data on a damaged hard drive. For example, if you accidentally delete files from your computer, they can be recovered by an external hard drive recovery service. This is possible because most files are not stored on the physical hard drive itself but are instead located in the system's memory. Even if data is not stored in the system's memory, it may still be accessed through special software. The same type of software used to access a computer's memory also allows you to access a computer's hard drive through its interface. Once your files have been recovered, they can be restored to your computer using a file restore program or by creating new partitions and then restoring the files. If a hard drive recovery service is not available locally, you may recover your files using the Internet.

RAID RECOVERY

RAID recovery is when data is stored in a striped set of disks, where each disk has the same amount of data written to it. A RAID system can be configured to provide redundancy and prevent data loss if a single drive fails. For example, you may have a RAID 1 configuration with two hard drives that are identical and which use parity information. If one drive fails, the system will still function as long as the other driver is intact.

TAPE RECOVERY

Tape recovery is a method of recovering lost data from backup tapes. It is performed by using high-quality equipment that allows you to record and then playback a tape in its entirety. The tape may be damaged, and the data may be corrupted, but it is possible to recover the information. If your computer has tape storage, you can use this technology to access the information stored on your tapes. It does not allow you to access files stored in memory, but it allows you to access all of the data on your tapes when they were made. You will need a high-quality drive if you want to successfully recover files from older backups that have been stored on tape for several years or more.

Conclusion

Different data recovery services offer different pricing models. Some are flat rates, and others are based on the amount of data being recovered.
The bottom line is that no matter what type of service you choose, you should take time to read the fine print, so you don't get stuck with higher bills than you expected.