Files from the hard drive have disappeared
Losing files from the hard drive can be a very unpleasant and stressful situation. However, do not despair - there are several ways to recover lost data.
1. Check the Recycle Bin: You may have accidentally deleted files and they simply moved to the Recycle Bin. Open it on your desktop or through the Windows/Mac Finder and check the contents.
2. Use data recovery software: There are many free or paid programs to recover deleted files, such as Recuva (Windows), Disk Drill (Mac) or TestDisk (Linux). By installing these applications on another computer or running from a bootable USB flash drive/CD/DVD-ROM, you can scan your hard drive for deleted data.
3. Contact professional data recovery services: If all other methods fail to recover lost information, the next step is to contact data recovery specialists.
They have a certain toolkit and know special techniques for working with damaged hard drives to recover data.
It is important to remember that the faster you take measures to restore data after its deletion or loss, the greater the chances of successful recovery. Therefore, do not postpone this task for later and start the process as soon as possible.