The Truth about Downloading Data Recovery Software

There are many reasons as to why your hard drive could lose data, whether it is a power surge or your computer is acting up. Many people look for downloads on the internet to recover their files, but be careful because this could be more harmful to your hard drive and privacy than you may know. Understand the risks and the steps you should take to save your important files by reading the information below.

Many of us know how tough it can be to lose important information. This information can be crucial to your work, as well as something you have worked very hard on. Here at Datatech Labs, we want to help you as best we can.

What are the problems/risks of data recovery software?

• With many downloads, they can change the contents of your drive being searched
• Sometimes the recovery software can destroy your data rather than recover it
• Your privacy can be at risk from hidden 3^rd party download add-ons
• Free programs cannot search for traces of files with missing names
• Most free programs cannot recover files from corrupt drives
• If free software is installed, it can be installed over the lost files and overwrite them. They will be gone for good.

What steps to take to recover data safely?

• If you must download to your computer from the Internet, make sure it is from a credible source (credible recovery tools)
• If the software does not work with your computer, make sure you are able to pursue other options right away
• Check online reviews to make sure it is a trusted source and people have had good luck with it
• Make sure the software is going to help you and not hurt you before you download and install

When you are choosing the software for your data recovery, make sure you are paying close attention to the details and make sure it will be compatible with your computer. You would not want to lose those important files forever or have your privacy invaded.

If you have questions or worries and would like a professional to take a look, contact DataTech Labs ® and we will help you keep your data safe! Our team is skilled in using advanced data recovery software to resolve a variety of data loss scenarios. We are here to help with any data recovery issues, whether big or small. Call us today at (888) 288-3282!