subject: Recovery Service V/s Recovery Software [print this page] System failures and data loss is nothing new for those using computers or any other form of electronic storage device (iPOD, digital cameras, etc.). The numerous reasons for data loss from such gadgets makes it difficult for one to safe-guard data 100%. Most of the times people create enough back-ups of their important documents etc. on CDs, floppies etc. Some use in-built softwares with-in the OS while others use additional softwares which can be added to the system. The important part is taking back-ups of the data. The other alternative is that once you lose your data, you can contact either a Data Recovery Service or use a Recovery Software
Data loss occurs due to physical as well as logical reasons, and more often than not, it is a combination of the two. A simple instance of this is when you find your computer unable to start-up. You realize something is wrong with it and simply replace the system. Using the back-up or any recovery software, one can easily restore the data onto a new system. But did you have to go through all that?
People are often confused about the difference between data Recovery Softwares and Recovery Services. When to use which one and why use it?
Recovery Softwares:
When you realize that your data is lost, you can easily recover it by using either the back-up or a recovery software. The advantage of using these softwares is making sure your data is salvaged without being damaged. Recovery softwares prove to be of most use when it is not possible to recover data from back-up or no back-up is available.
Recovery Services:
Recovery Services should be contacted when one is not sure about the problem. Like in the above case, instead of just using a software to salvage data, one should have contacted a DRS (Data Recovery Service) and asked for their advice. DRS companies have experts who can not only diagnose the right cause of the problem but also, provide a viable solution to rectify the issue. The problem may have been that of a small component in the hard drive getting damaged, hence instead of spending one's hard earned money on getting a new hard drive and buying a software to salvage data, one should contact recovery services, who can simply repair the damaged parts.
Stellar Data Recovery Services , a pioneer in India recovers data from all kinds of hard drives which have been damaged, corrupted, virus infected etc. The company has Class 100 Clean Room facility allowing them to safely salvage data of any kind. Stellar also offers repair services like platter transplants, head repair and transplant, PCB/Logic Board repair etc.
