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Data Recovery from Lightning & Power Surge

For 35+ years, we have remained the world leader in data recovery for power-related damaged devices. Let the experts at Ontrack help you get your data back.

Whether large or small, power surges and lightning strikes can result in major data loss. Rest assured that no matter the device, or the extent of damage, Ontrack’s experts are available 24/7/365 to help you get your data back.

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Ontrack offer's flexible service offerings to meet your unique needs and budgetary considerations. Our experts are on standby 24/7/365.

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Backed by the world’s largest R&D team, we have the knowledge and ability to address your unique data recovery needs.

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Power-Related Damage Data Recovery Services

As the world’s leader in data recovery, our R&D team is equipped with the knowledge and ability to address your data recovery needs in the event of an incident involving lightning, power surges or power outages, no matter the device or make and model.

Ontrack recovers data from devices damaged by lightning or power events, including:

Hard Drives

SSDs

Servers

Tapes

Desktops

Laptops

Mobile Devices

Cloud

Virtual

RAID

Apple Devices

CCTV DVR

What should I do if my device is damaged in a lightning strike, power surge or power outage?

Losing crucial data can be devastating in any case, but there are a few tips to keep in mind to lessen the possibility of additional damage when you’ve experienced data loss from a lightning strike or power event.

  1. Do not try to operate a device that has been visibly damaged.
    Trying to operate laptops, desktops and other devices that have been clearly damaged during a power event or lightning strike as you normally would may do more harm than good and render data unrecoverable.

  2. Avoid trying to use DIY data recovery software on broken devices.
    Data recovery software is meant for use on devices with drives that are functioning properly; trying to run the software on a device that has been damaged by lightning, a power surge or a power outage could make recovering your data more difficult or, even worse, lead to irreversible damage.

  3. Contact a professional data recovery expert, immediately. 
    Truth be told, recovering data from damaged devices requires a unique set of skills. In cases where media has been burned or blown due to lightning or power events, it’s best to trust the experts with recovering any critical data.

  4. Create a natural disaster data recovery plan. 
    Having data readily available can make all the difference, so having a recovery plan in place in the event of an electrical surge or outage event is key. Keep your location in mind when estimating the opportunity for lightning and power surge or outage threats and align your information security policies with the risks accordingly. It’s also important to remember that there’s no time like the present to back up your data. A good backup strategy is a fail-safe way to ensure that all is not lost should your devices become exposed to power surge or lightning damage.

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4-Step Data Recovery Process

We ensure that our process is transparent, quick and safe. You’ll be informed every step of the way for complete peace of mind.

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Free consultation with quick and direct access to specialists. Contact our experts directly for comprehensive data recovery advice and a no obligation quote. Available 24/7 for business emergencies.

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The entire evaluation process is transparent, with no hidden costs. Upon receiving your storage device, our skilled engineers will conduct a thorough evaluation and provide a file list of recoverable data. Turn times will vary based on the chosen service level.

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With your approval, we recover your data based on your chosen service level. Through our secure portal you can track the status of your recovery.

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Once your data has been recovered, we’ll send it back to you on an encrypted external device via next day delivery free of charge.

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How Fast Do You Need Your Data Back?

Our team of trusted experts are on standby to help. We offer flexible service offerings to meet your unique needs and budgetary considerations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are files disappearing from my hard drive?

To recover missing files, download Ontrack's EasyRecovery software, which recovers up one gigabyte of deleted files free of charge. If files are consistently disappearing from the hard drive, it could indicate corruption of the file system. Corruption can occur if the computer isn't properly shut down or has lost power while writing data to the hard drive. Running the Windows CHKDSK program in Windows, or Apple Disk utility, if you're using a Mac, can fix minor file corruption and help prevent the problem from reoccurring.

Are there any fees for Ontrack Tech Support?

Ontrack Tech Support is free, and available Monday - Friday from 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Central Standard Time (CST).

Can Ontrack be trusted to handle extremely sensitive data?

Yes. Ontrack's Labs are ISO 27001 Certified. Ontrack also receives an annual SOC 2 (formerly SAS 70 II) report from a certified audit firm.

Can you repair a hard drive that isn’t spinning?

A hard drive that isn't spinning could indicate a mechanical problem. For the safety of your essential data, you should turn off the drive or computer as soon as possible and contact us for further advice. If a hard drive spins up and then stops after a few seconds, it could indicate damage to the platters inside the housing. Damage can occur when the read/write heads scrape the surface of the drive platters. This condition is known as a head crash. To ensure the potential for a successful data recovery, do not leave the drive powered on or allow it to cycle on and off. The longer a drive with a head crash is left running, the more damage that can occur.

Does hard drive data recovery always need to be performed in a cleanroom?

A cleanroom is a static and dustfree environment that protects a hard drive's platters during the data recovery process. If a hard drive has suffered mechanical failure or physical damage, the sealed mechanism will need to be opened in a cleanroom to access internal components such as the actuator assembly, read/write heads, and the magnetically-coated platters that hold data.

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Ontrack has extensive experience with all types of data loss scenarios. Our goal is to provide our customers with peace of mind in the event of data loss due to hardware failure, human error, natural disasters or cyberattacks.

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Years

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Million+

Customers and growing

120

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Of recovered data

73,661,023,683

Of data files recovered over the last twenty years... and more and more every day!

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