Argh! 3 simple methods for deleted file recovery in Windows

27 May 2014 00:00:00 EDT

What happens when you accidentally delete a file? What is the best way to get it back? Here are few things simple things to try first. 1. Check the Recycle Bin Normally, everything you delete goes...

20 May 2014 00:00:00 EDT

Data for Sale: 80% of Second Hand IT Equipment Dealers have it wrong

You've got rid of an old disk drive, computer or mobile phone and you thought all your problems related to your old device disappeared like magic. Well, unfortunately not. All this is not as simple...

16 May 2014 00:00:00 EDT

5 ways to deal with your legacy backup tapes when upgrading archive systems

Organisations face an unprecedented mix of industry pressures to get their legacy data in order. Regulators such as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) make regular announcements about new...

23 April 2014 00:00:00 EDT

Recovering files from a hard drive with Ontrack EasyRecovery

The members of the Ontrack customer service team see it every day: Many computer users call and need after an unexpected loss of data urgently advice. Often it comes out quickly in the conversation...

22 January 2014 00:00:00 EST

CHKDSK: Using a sledgehammer to crack a nut

The power of CHKDSK may be mighty, but if you’re only cracking a nut is it too much? A little background: originating in 15th century England, a sledgehammer was a large iron hammer primarily used...

03 December 2013 00:00:00 EST

How to securely erase data from SSDs: 4 questions answered

What are the areas of an SSD where the data is stored? SSDs have four main areas where data is stored: System Area blocks (firmware, etc.) are generally stored in the first few blocks, but can be...

29 October 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Myth: Deleted VMware VMDK files cannot be recovered

With reference to the myth that deleted VMware® virtual disks are not recoverable I would like to discuss a case where Ontrack busted this myth wide open. The Client A VMware customer contacted...

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