Why Hard Drive Recovery Is So Important

We have talked about why hard drive recovery is expensive and how it is impossible for real data recovery companies to repair hard drives for $299 or $399. But the question now is why is hard drive recovery important? Computer companies like Dell have come a long way in protecting your data. The problem with their backup system is they are relying on 2 hard drives in the same machine, if there is a power outage or surge, it is probable that both hard disks will be effected.

Hard Drive Recovery

Hard drive recovery is a type of data recovery that involves repairing a disk and using software to restore your data. It is important for you to know that if you need hard drive recovery, that the company you choose has a clean room to open the hard drive in. To properly repair a hard drive it has to be done in a clean room. If your hard drive is clicking or isn't seen in the BIOS than it needs to be repaired. Do your research when looking at different companies that do hard drive recovery.

Hard Drive Recovery Disk Repair

Hard drive recovery is based on repairing the disk, usually the heads. Normal hard drive operation is quiet, if your hard drive is noisy it is due to fail. Clicking hard drives need hard drive recovery. The more storage capacity a hard drive has, the more likely hard drive recovery will be needed. Platters that have grooves will damage the heads needing repair to be performed.

Hard Drive Recovery Damaged Disks

Once a hard disk is damaged, it needs to be opened in a clean room. This is very important to prevent static discharge or further damage from dust or other foreign particles. Hard drive recovery is the part of data recovery that repairs the media enough to be transfered to stable storage. At that time data recovery software can re-build file systems and recovery data. Follow this link for more info on hard drive recovery.

Hard Drive Recovery Case Study

Hard Drive Recovery usually entails repairing a hard disk and recovering the files off of it. There are many types of hard drive recovery scenarios and today we are going to talk about water damage. Believe it or not, we are still getting in hard drive from Hurricane Katrina victims. DTI's unique experience with water damaged hard drive recovery has put them back in the news as well.

The Roanoke Times is following a story about the search for a hard drive that is suspected to have been thrown into a pond. DTI's owner Dave Mohyla is quoted in the article. Due to our vast experience with water damaged hard drives, Dave is an obvious expert in that type of hard drive recovery.

Lead Management CRM Software

Not all CRM software packages are made equal. The best CRM options include advanced lead tracking and management features. CRM stands for Customer Relationship Management, and is a very big industry. If you would like an easy to understand overview, as well as a chance to see how important Customer Relations are in the US check out the White House's Page On CRM.

Lead Management is the most important part of running any type of online business these days. One of the best solutions available is AIMpromote CRM Software. AIMpromote is different from traditional CRM software and by far the best choice for increasing sales and improving business intelligence. Customer relationship management software is only as good as the support, features and reporting that is included in the base packages.

AIMpromote has a lower cost of implementation and total cost of ownership than their competitors. In fact set up fees are non-existent with AIMpromote. That's right, there are no setup fees, and they will even integrate your system with your website free of charge with no cost to you!

With most CRM packages there is a huge learning curve that your management and sales staff has to go through. With AIMpromote the ease of use of their lead management system will keep your sales staff working better in no time at all.

One of the best overall reasons to choose AIMpromote as your lead management and CRM solution is the total cost of ownership of AIMpromote is significantly lower than other lead management solutions.

Not sure what Total Cost of Ownership means? Well you're not alone, but I was able to find a clear understanding when talking to AIMpromotes's helpful sales staff.

TCO can be explained simply as the sum of all costs generated by owing the CRM software. This reflects the one-time purchases and investments made as well as recurring fees and expenses incurred. TCO is more than just the cost of implementation, but it also factors in recurring costs going forward. The reason I am explaining this is because the total cost of ownership of AIMpromote is significantly lower than other lead management solutions. Add up the TCO and all of the other features including the fact that you can try the software for 14 days with no cost or obligation, and AIMpromote comes across as a smart business decision!

If you are in the market for lead management than check out AIMpromotes's CRM software and watch the leads roll in!

Data Saving Solutions: The History Of Backup

Everyone by now has lost data at one time or another. The question is are you backing up? You would be amazed to know how many repeat customers we get. Sure we have very good support and a lot of big companies that have used us in the past are more inclined to send any damaged hard drive to us again. It is the small companies and regular people that I am referring to.

Data Recovery is expensive, that is a fact. Even though we have some of the best pricing around, it is still a lot of money to fork over when you have lost data. That is why it is essential to backup your data! Not only do you need to perform regular data backup, but you must also test what it is that you are backing up!

If you are looking for a backup solution, it is best to know all of your options. There is a site out there that should be your first destination. The History Of Backup is a must read if you are not sure of which way to go with protecting your data.

The site gives a clear overview of data backup solutions, how they originated, and what is best for today's computer users. They go over some interesting topics as well as explaining the different types of backups:

• CD-R/RW and DVD - Backup Media
• Flash Drives and Data Backup
• Blu-ray Disks and HD-DVD - The New Generation of Backup Media
• Network and On-line Backup Solutions
• Local Area Networks
• File Transfer Protocol
• Network Attached Storage
• Storage Area Network

These are just a few of the different backup solutions you can learn about at The History Of Backup. I highly recommend paying the site a visit!

Hard Drive Recovery Crashed Disk

Hard drive recovery is a term that is often misused. An essential part of data recovery, hard drive recovery is the pat of the process that has to do with the repair or recovery of a hard drive.

Hard Drive Recovery

When a hard drive crashes, it is either a physical problem, one of the many mechanical parts of the hard disk has broken, or it is a logical problem, the operating system or other software on the computer has caused the machine to act up. If you have lost data to a physical hard drive failure, the disk will need to be repaired so the data can be recovered.

Hard drive recovery is the process of not only repairing the disk, but transferring the data on to stable media so data recovery software can be used to rebuild and restore files. DTI data has a class 100 clean room where they perform hard drive recovery.

If your hard drive is making noises or is no longer recognized in the BIOS, give DTI a call and they can help. DTI Data are experts at hard drive recovery.

24 Hour Hard Drive Recovery & Server/RAID Recovery Hotline:
Toll Free 1-866-438-6932 or direct 1-727-345-9665.

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Backup to DVD

Since I work for a data recovery company, I get a lot of calls about data backup solutions. Unfortunately for the callers, they are talking to me a little late! Now I am going to take a pro-active view on data backup and tell all of you about a very cool product I have been trying out. As always I have to throw in a disclaimer that DTI Data Recovery is not responsible for any of my opinions. I have tried a lot of backup solutions and Backup Platinum is one of the best. It is powerful and easy to use at the same time. I personally love the backup over FTP aspect of the program. It allows me to safely and securely store my critical files on multiple servers in different locations. Living in Florida has made me very paranoid, especially during hurricane season.

Backup To DVD Hard Drive USB Disks FTP

Backup Platinum makes a reserve copy of your critical data virtually to any type of storage media: hard or USB drives, CD-R/W or DVD±R/RW media, FTP server or Local Area Network.

The program uses a "Wizard" approach to define the backup set: what, where, how and when to backup. Built-in CD/DVD engine allows you to erase the rewritable disk before burning and automatically split large backups to several parts using disk spanning. The program is based on multi-threaded file-processing engine and creates detailed logs of all operations. It also can run in service mode under NT-based systems to execute scheduled tasks even when nobody is logged in. Backup to DVD might be the most common application of this fine program, but I also appreciate the other options and choices for the backup media.

128-bit encryption with Blowfish as well as multi choice compression options are available to keep your backups small and secure. The program works very well on Windows XP, 2003 Server and all the legacy Windows operating systems. I highly recommend it to anyone. Backup Platinum was created by SoftLogica LLC whose focus is on the development, marketing and support of file and network management tools and utilities. I found their support to be excellent as well as timely.

DART NTFS Data Recovery Software for XP

DTI Data Recovery released its finest data recovery software ever last year. The new DART for XP is specially designed for NTFS file sytems. When speaking with our chief software engineer Dick Correa, I asked him "why software for just one file system?" Dick replied, "Designing for both FAT and NTFS dilutes the power of the software. Focusing on one file system allows for a higher degree of ease of use, and a higher percentage rate of recover, being an old fart I know of a saying ' being a jack of all trades, yet a master of none' applies to data recovery as well".

Another factor is that 85% of visitors to dtidata.com are using Windows XP. The cool thing is, since we are Microsoft Certified, we have had Vista for quite a while and DART is just as effective and fast on that Operating system.

Here are the facts:

DART Data Recovery Software Features

Professional Data Recovery software with easy to use features.
Fast - no other file recovery software this powerful is this fast, scans your drive in minutes, not hours.

Powerful search functions allows you to quickly find the data you are looking to recover, no endless picking through nameless folders. DART
Lost files retain their file names. DART shows you your files as they were named, not with random numbers.

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File Undelete Software

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DART Undelete - DTI Data Recovery has released the ultimate undelete software! Years of experience and hundreds of thousands of support calls has lead to the developement of a very easy to use file undelete tool, yet it is powerful enough for any professional.

DART Undelete will show you the data BEFORE you buy it. Download a demo and see for yourself:
FREE File Undelete Software

OK I am sure you want to know more about the functions and features so here is the general sales pitch:


Key Undelete Data Recovery Software Features:


Price: $29.99 Platform: Windows
Running Windows 98, ME, NT, or 2000? Download Fast File Undelete!

Download the demo or give us a call! We can help.
Toll Free 1-866-438-6932 or direct 1-727-345-9665.

New Fast Smart Scan technology
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Get Files back even if emptied from the recycle bin
Undelete files you deleted from with in a program
Now including a very intuitive search function
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FREE Fast File Undelete Software - Full Version

In the spirit of giving DTI Data Recovery is offering its most purchased product ever for FREE! The full version of FAT Fast File Undelete is not a demo, it is the full software!

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It is small enough to download right on a floppy disk. FFU is able to be run directly from the floppy drive to insure no more data loss occurs.

Recovers files which have been deleted and emptied from or that have bypassed the Recycle Bin. FFU requires no installation; eliminating accidental overwriting of data. Completely portable executable. All recovery is performed in memory first.

LaCie Introduces New Backup Devices

LaCie begins the new year by introducing six new storage solutions to help people easily manage their digital lives, from professionals to everyday users. New products pair innovative design with powerful technology, and LaCie has partnered with trusted tech companies EMC Insignia, Panasonic and Roxio to deliver the most comprehensive storage solutions available.

Four products feature LaCie’s trusted d2 case design made of sturdy aluminum alloy. Each has a different functionality from biometrics to networking and more. The d2 design was originally created in 2003 by Neil Poulton and stands upright, lays horizontal or can be rack-mounted.

New products include the following:

• LaCie d2 Blu-ray Drive is the first external Blu-ray solution for Windows/Mac available worldwide. Fully equipped with Roxio burning software and dual FireWire/USB interfaces. The drive records, rewrites and reads 25GB or 50GB BD-R (recordable) and BD-RE (rewritable), as well as DVD±RW DL and CD±RW. Comes with one 50GB Blu-ray Disc from Panasonic. Pre-order today for $1149.
• LaCie Quadra Hard Drive is a versatile storage solution with quadruple interfaces (USB/FW400/FW800/eSATA) for use in professional environments. Equipped with new LaCie Shortcut Button — the blue button on front of the drive — to quickly launch favorite applications, documents or back up files at the touch of a button. Bundled with EMC Retrospect Express Backup Software for Windows/Mac. The 500GB is available today for $299.
• LaCie d2 SAFE Hard Drive is a biometric access hard drive designed to protect private data from unauthorized use. Comes in LaCie’s sturdy d2 case with triple interface (FW800/400/USB2) and triple security levels including a biometric sensor, 128-bit AES data encryption and chain lock port. Register up to 10 fingerprints — five users with minimum two prints each — and lock/unlock the drive with the swipe of a finger. Comes with LaCie 1-Click Backup Software for Windows/Mac. The 500GB is available for $299.
• LaCie Ethernet Disk mini & Ethernet Big Disk are network storage solutions designed for small office/home office use with five different capacities and price points to fit any budget. Disks allow even novice users to set up a home network via simple installation wizards, and instantly create a central repository for files accessible over FTP, HTTP or a home wired or wireless connection. Equipped with two USB ports for using as a personal hard drive off-network, expanding capacity over the network, or sharing photos directly from a digital camera. Comes with LaCie 1-Click Backup Software for Windows/Mac. Available for $199 (250GB), $249 (320GB), $299 (500GB), $349 (640GB) and $499 (1TB).
• LaCie Ethernet Disk RAID is a flexible RAID 5 network storage for small business or workgroups, powered by an Intel 80219 processor. Comes with a complete system backup and recovery client for Windows that allows for automatic incremental backups from localized client machines and network/remote booting. Offers file sharing for Windows/Mac/Linux, RAID security (0, 1, 10, 5+spare), four hot-swappable SATA drives, and more. Equipped with two Gigabit LAN ports to act as a DHCP server or a local Gigabit network, and two USB 2.0 ports for easily adding storage to the network.

LaCie FireWire Speakers are the first-ever set of FireWire bus-powered speakers in a sleek and compact black-and-white design by Neil Poulton. Built-in FireWire cable provides power, no AC adapter needed. 8-watt minimum output for left-right speakers offers excellent sound fidelity. Available for $79.

LaCie will also offer special Macworld pricing on its most popular hard drives for a limited time via the LaCie Store Online or direct at 503-844-4502. Click here for LaCie Hard Drive Data Recovery Services