There are many very critical errors users typically make when disaster strikes their technology. The most
important consideration are:
What NOT to do in a disaster:
- Do not re-install or repair Windows you will LOSE DATA !!
- Do not leave your machine running
- Do not leave the drive in the machine
- Do not take your drive to the local repair shop (Geek Squad, CompUSA) if you want your data back
What you MUST do:
- Turn your machine off, every extra minute may cost an extra GB of file loss
- Remove the drive from the machine (Philips-head screwdriver)
- Find competent, professional help for recovery (someone that specializes in data recovery, not a guy with a “recovery disk”)
- Purchase a NEW drive from local store (drives are extremely cheap compared to the costs of mistakes made in re-install/OS recovery and using unqualified technicians)
- Re-install Windows(or other OS) on new drive to get back to business
