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$90
Timely, professional service. Did most of the job as described. One part we couldn't solve was accessing the picture files from my broken hard drive without needing to go through a hugely manual process. All in all though it was well done.
Data recovery from old Macbook Pro Hardrive
$150
Recovered my data for me which was a massive help! Quick turn around also!
I need data recovery services
$300
Wonderful job
Data Recovery RAID ARRAY hard drive
$150
Excellent, Keyvan was friendly, efficient, great communication and explanations; he went above and beyond. Although I am unlikely to have the need, I would definitely hire him again - I would absolutely recommend his services to others without hesitation.
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Looking for expert data recovery help? When you can’t access the files saved on your laptop, USB, or external hard drive, don’t panic! Your personal documents, hours of music, important work files and precious photos may not be lost. There are knowledgeable data recovery experts ready to help.
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Top Data Recovery related questions
Accidental overwriting and formatting are two common causes of deleted or lost files, but they aren’t the only culprits. Data loss also happens because of faulty systems, physical damage (like spills), and viruses.
This depends on the make, model, and operating system. Your data recovery expert will evaluate and diagnose the problem and, in most cases, recover the data using specialist software.
To give yourself the best chance of getting your files back, it’s important to unplug your drive and stop using the device. File recovery isn’t always possible, but this combined with booking an expert data recovery service will help.
Many data recovery professionals hold qualifications in computer science and IT or have industry certifications to become a recognised data recovery professional.
Simple data recovery tasks can be completed in a day. But if there’s a lot of data or severe damage, a week or longer is more likely. Your data recovery expert will give you a time estimate during the evaluation stage.
Data recovery services usually cost $60-$150 when you hire through Airtasker, but it could cost more or less. Your data recovery expert will calculate a flat-rate fee based on the complexity of the project and time needed.
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What does a file recovery service include?
DIY-ing your data recovery is risky. Accidental overwrites, formatting and further damage to the device makes data recovery especially difficult. (And possibly more expensive.) The first step: get your device in the hands of an IT expert. Here are some of the devices and common problems your data recovery expert can help with:
Hard disk drives (HDD)
Hard drives are prone to physical damage and system errors. Whether it’s an external hard drive or the one inside your computer, the internal moving parts mean over time they wear out and degrade in performance. Hearing clicking or whirring noises? There could be physical damage, so your data recovery expert will use a precision screwdriver to repair the motor and hard drive heads. Seeing error messages or experiencing power problems? A system fault or virus may need fixing. Your techie might first try installing recovery software onto your computer. Or they could remove the actual hard drive from the case or computer and use a SAS/SATA to USB adapter to access and recover your files that way.
USB memory sticks
When your flash drive stops working or isn’t recognised by your computer (even when you’ve given it a wiggle) the problem could be faulty connectors, a bad computer USB port or something more serious like a virus. To recover your files, your data recovery technician will first test the memory stick by plugging it into a different computer or USB port. If this doesn’t work, they may use small screwdrivers and pliers to straighten out the connectors. If the damage isn’t physical, checks are made to identify a reason for corruption. This often involves recovery software, which can also help with deleted file recovery if anything has gone walkabout.
Solid-state drives (SSD)
SSD file recovery isn’t easy, because it relies on electrical components to save and retrieve data. When these go bad, it’s very difficult to recover files. But not impossible. Your data recovery expert will ensure a technology called TRIM isn’t enabled. To do this, they will use special recovery software and commands for SSD devices. If they can’t recover your files this way, your drive is sent to a forensic data recovery lab for further investigation, restoration, and data extraction. Be aware, though - this can be expensive.
Phone and smart devices
Need to retrieve messages, photos, numbers, and videos from your phone’s internal memory? Depending on the type of damage your phone has suffered, it may be salvageable. If your phone still switches on, your IT expert will first try downloading specific apps for data recovery. If this isn’t an option, they’ll plug your phone or device into a computer via USB for further debugging and file extraction.  Â
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Brunswick VIC, Australia
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I am having issues with my external hard drive - 4tb Lacie Rugged (not SSD). Connection works but is sensitive, and when I try to open the biggest folder with my music it crashes. I would like help fixing this issue and recovering data to a new solid state hard drive I have purchased (samsung t7 shield 4tb).
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My Sandisk Extreme Pro 128gb SD card stopped working in my camera and now won't be detected on my mac or camera. No noticeable signs of damage however, has some data on it that I want recovered.
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I’m reaching out for help with an issue I’m experiencing with my HP Pavilion laptop. The system is currently stuck in a recovery loop, and I’m unable to access Windows. When I start my laptop, I see a recovery screen with error codes like 0xc0000225 or 0xc0000001, stating that a required device isn’t accessible. Pressing options like F1 or F11 doesn’t lead to any recovery tools. I accessed Command Prompt and tried commands like bootrec /fixmbr, bootrec /fixboot (which gave "Access is denied"), bootrec /scanos, and bootrec /rebuildbcd. I used diskpart to assign a letter to the EFI partition and tried rebuilding the bootloader using bcdboot, but the problem persists. I verified that UEFI mode is enabled and tried adjusting Secure Boot settings, but this didn’t resolve the issue. I do not have a recovery USB or installation media to perform further repairs. My main priority is to repair the system without losing my personal files. I would greatly appreciate your expertise in diagnosing and fixing this issue. Please let me know how we can proceed, and if you require any additional details or diagnostics from my end. Could you also provide a quote for the assistance, including any potential costs for additional recovery tools or services? Thank you for your time and assistance. I look forward to hearing from you.
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$100
Caulfield VIC 3162, Australia
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$100
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Broken screen z flip 4. Besides the screen the phone functions fine. I know the passcode I just can't enter it to unlock it. Once unlocked I can use smart switch to transfer everything. Alternatively if the phone must be wiped to unlock, maybe wipe it then recover data? Not sure. I have tried online methods including plugging in a mouse using otg. Every device plugged in requires unlocking to use USB
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