Simple Data Extraction: This level of data recovery typically involves recovering data from media that is not physically damaged, but rather experiencing minor software or user-related issues.

 

For example, accidentally deleted files, corrupted files, or files lost due to formatting or virus attacks. Data recovery experts can typically recover this type of data with a high success rate using simple tools and software.

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Corrupt Data or Logical Data Recovery: This level of data recovery deals with more complex data loss situations such as when the storage device is not physically damaged, but the data is corrupt or inaccessible due to logical issues.

 

Examples include data loss due to partitioning errors, file system corruption, or malware. Data recovery experts will use more advanced software tools and techniques to recover data at this level.

Failing Hardware: This level of data recovery deals with more severe data loss situations where the storage device is physically damaged or failing.

 

This could include situations such as hard drives that are clicking or making other strange noises, or solid-state drives (SSDs) that have suffered a physical trauma. Data recovery experts will use specialized equipment and techniques to extract data from these damaged storage devices.

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This is the most complex level of data recovery and deals with catastrophic data loss situations. This could include situations such flood, fire damage, or even just a fall.  

 

In these cases, data recovery experts will use a combination of specialized equipment, clean room environments, and advanced techniques to extract data from damaged storage devices. This level of data recovery is typically the most expensive and time-consuming.

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