Windows 7 Data Recovery

Data recovery with the new Windows 7 is easier than ever. When information is lost due to computer viruses or crashes, then you may be able to retrieve the lost data with System Restore. If this is not effective, then you may use Data Recovery Software to fish out the files of your choice. If these steps are ineffective, you may need to take your computer to a file recovery expert. Before you do, however, try these options.

System Restore is made possible by the fact your computer periodically takes “pictures” of the current files, settings and state of affairs, and this state can be restored if damage is created in the current state.

In order to invoke System Restore on your Windows 7 PC, click on Start Menu, then All Programs, then Accessories, then System Tools, and finally click on System Restore. A window will pop up which will give you the option of starting a System Restore, so click Next to continue. The next page will show all of the most recent restore points to use. You should click on the most recent point BEFORE your computer crashed or problem began, and click Next. You will be able to select Finish before it begins, so be warned that your computer will restart at this point. Non-system files will not be affected, so if you are looking to restore those, continue to the next step.

Partition Wizard (found here) and Paragon (found here) are both excellent with Windows 7 systems and file and partition recovery. Download and run one of them, being careful to read and follow all of the instructions. Your file recovery should be quick and effective. If you are still not able to recover the desired files, you might need to take your computer in to see an expert.

Windows 7 is less likely to crash than previous versions, but viruses, age and hardware problems can still create problems. Back up your information, always use comprehensive virus protection and try to avoid spilling drinks on your laptop.

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