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Most computer users panic when their computers break-down and files are lost. They think the files are irretrievable and gone forever. Computer users often mistakenly believe there is nothing to be done. In fact most types of data loss can be safeguarded against, or the files recovered.The most common cause of loss is human error, closely followed by hardware failure. Listed below are all possible types of loss and solutions to tackle the problem. Read our tips and get your computer and files protected. Types of loss• Unintentional deletion - Whoops! You've deleted a file or program. • Loss of CDs or Memory sticks - Misplaced, stolen or broken. • Administration errors - System back up failure. • Inability to read file format - File corruptions can occur if an application crashes or files are infected. • Power failure - Can also cause file corruptions and data loss due to files not being saved in permanent memory. • Hardware failure - Computer fails to turn on, or you have a head crash when a read-write head of the disk comes in contact with its rotating platter. This usually results in permanent and irreparable damage to the media on the platter surface. • Software-as-a-service provider business failure - Recovering your online stored files. • Data corruption - Common signs are files and folders relocated or missing. Open file errors. Re-naming of files with random characters. File permissions and attributes changed. Computer crashing often. Slow disk operation. Slow applications and disk activities. • Crime - Theft, hacking, damage and malware such as worms or viruses. • Disaster - Earthquake, tornado, floods or fire. The best defense be prepared. Solutions• Purchase a surge protector to keep the flow of power to your computer steady. • Back up your files regularly to an external local disk, like a USB or Firewire hard drive. • Also, back up essential files to an online storage service. This will protect your data from disasters such as water damage, fire, earthquakes etc to your location. • If you use any Software-as-a-service provider make sure they have a third party storage arrangement in place, so if they cease to be able to give you access, the SaaS data escrow agent can assure you get your files back. • Be vigilant for signs of problems. If your computer appears to have crashed, STOP, and do nothing for a few minutes. That's right, just wait to see if the computer comes back to life on its own. Don't hit the keyboard. Let the computer try to run through the current commands. Check your connections. If it's still not responding, try ending the task with a keyboard command. Have a note of the command relevant to your computer nearby for when you need it. The last resort is to turn off the power. Most computer crashes are to do with disk space and RAM. Make sure you have sufficient memory and processing power to run your computer efficiently. • Prevent data theft and malicious corruption by protecting your computer with virus and anti-spyware programs. Be sensible about providing personal data to websites you visit, and don't give out passwords to anyone. • Recovering deleted files is possible. If you have placed files in the trash bin and not emptied the bin, you're all good. However if, the bin is emptied or the file was placed in there some time ago you're going to have to work a little harder to get it back. Go on-line and search for unerase/undelete files. There are numerous utilities that can help you. • If you can't figure it out or your drive is making strange noises or has stopped spinning altogether it's time to call in the professionals. • Have contact details accessible for your local professional recovery specialist call any ClickAway location to arrange a visit, or dial @ 1-800-960- 9030 to be automatically connected to the location nearest you. Don't delay - call today! And just for you, because we care, here's a special coupon!
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