Data Recovery Labs in Plymouth
Are you looking for methods to restore data in Plymouth? Are you interested in prices for recovering a hard disk, memory card or USB flash drive? Did you unintentionally delete important documents from a USB flash drive, or was the data lost after disk formatting or reinstallation of Windows? Did a smartphone or tablet PC accidentally lose all data including personal photos, contacts and music after a failure or factory reset?
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Reviews about «Plymouth Computer Repair»
Excellent service, knowledgeable, decent facilities too
2019.08.21 13:19
Knowledgeable and very quick
2019.08.22 18:07
Outstanding service. Very reasonable rates and fast response time.
Wouldn't go anywhere else.
2018.07.28 09:29
Fantastic, quick, responsive service
2018.09.06 18:46
Reviews about «Datafixer»
Brought my failed hard drive to Tony and he managed to retrieve the files. I had brought the hard drive before to a shop in town and they didn't manage to retrieve one file in a week, when it took only a couple of hours to Tony to retrieve the files. Plus Tony gave me very good advices on future storage plans. I recommend Tony for any IT related problem. Thanks for saving me today!
2019.07.31 14:00
Brilliant service, price and customer care, would highly recommend. Keeps in contact to keep you in the loop.
2019.07.24 21:29
Data Fixer have been most reassuring and helpful. Today Tony fixed a problem in one minute over the phone with no charge! I would recommend Data Fixer to anyone. A bigger job of clearing my computer of infiltration was fixed overnight at very little cost.
2017.06.19 12:21
Excellent service from the outset. Datafixer have always kept me informed and on budget from day1, they have provide a number of solutions to my issues and taken the time to talk through all of them. Datafixer provides and fast and friendly services that have saved me time and money from our first meeting. There is a structured plan to keep using there services which I am very happy and relieved about. Datafixer provide the peace of mind for my business.
2013.09.04 12:02
I think that Datafixer are an award-winning company despite the fact that if a hard drive is replaced, the new hard drive capacity is significantly reduced
2015.07.24 14:38
Reviews about «Mobile PC Doctor Ltd»
First time to meet Paul. He came to set up a new hub prior to moving to faster fibre. The task was done in double quick time with careful checking to ensure tablet and tv were also working perfectly. I can reccomend without hesitation.
2019.07.08 12:00
Good food good prices and good service
2019.09.23 16:09
Great service, Rang up about a very stubborn virus i could not get rid of, Paul came out within 15 minutes and fixed the issue i was having in a very timely fashion. Highly recommend great service and a professional.
2015.10.18 10:00
Cannot recommend Paul enough - he did a fantastic job for us repairing two PCs with different problems (one very tricky to solve, but Paul kept at it) in the same fortnight. Absolutely brilliant.
2017.11.14 11:05
Having used Paul for a number of years, I have always found him to very polite and understanding, our experiences have been very good. I have recommended his services to many friends and have no qualms to say he is is exceptionally good at what he does.
Ralph Barkham
2014.01.21 14:38
Reviews about «Computer Cabin»
The only time i have been there was to purchase a mobile phone. It was cheaper there than anywhere else. Helpful and polite. I was very pleased with my buy.
2019.08.16 21:49
Could not get better service
Helpful & friendly advice
Can't ask for more
2019.07.29 17:29
Great guys who really know what they are doing. Have fixed my laptop countless times and wouldn't go anywhere else.
2019.03.21 16:25
They replaced the lens of my phone at a very competitive price.. Can't fault the service!
2019.06.03 23:44
Went in for a battery replacement on an iPhone 6. Quick turnover and a great price. Despite my phone being tricky to deal with, the problem was tackled with great proffesionalism and fixed without a problem.
2019.02.21 12:07
Reviews about «S.P.C. Computers Ltd»
Excellent and friendly service from Steve. My printer was urgently needed as I had an early morning presentation the next day. Speedily fixed well before the end of the day. I have every confidence in highly recommending this company.
2019.11.12 10:57
Hard drive failed. Went in and they did a full examination at no cost keeping me informed all the time. In the end they could not fix it so did not charge me. Nothing but proffesional service all the way. Highly reccomend
2019.10.26 09:24
Geeky and nurdy but they know their stuff.
2019.09.26 22:24
Great computer shop. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff.
2019.06.28 18:11
So long as you have a sense of humour this is the place to go for anything computing. Sound advice, great value sensible repairs and upgrades. Quality used PCs at great prices (I have bought several and have not had a problem)....the sense of humour bit- well they won't treat you like an idiot...they'll call you one as most problems are operator error or so the experts say! Cheers Guys!
2019.01.24 18:58
Reviews about «Plymstock Computing»
Brilliant ...I spilt a glass of wine over my laptop they saved my memories
2019.11.06 18:29
Great service as usual.
2019.10.05 02:25
Not used much but very helpful staff who will sort your IT problems. Good for cables and printer cartridges.
2019.06.29 15:46
Excellent service and helpful staff.
2019.07.08 06:58
Very friendly and helpful. Also very reasonable
2019.02.13 17:35
Reviews about «Computerbase»
I continue to be impressed by their excellent service (and cost). As part of a local business we have used Computerbase for many years and have no hesitation to recommending them. They've been great for us - numerous times when we're experiencing some technical melt-down they can be relied on to get things going again. Thanks guys!
2019.09.10 13:49
Superb service. Quick and inexpensive. Easily the best IT support, sales and advice in Plymouth
2019.10.24 12:37
My son had his first gaming pc built here. Very helpful, informative and knowledgeable. Great after service too. The place to go for all your pc needs, gaming or otherwise. Thanks to the team!
2019.11.03 09:09
Was quoted 40 to 60 (2-3 days). Ended up costing 85 and took 8 days.
Slightly disappointed by this, but they got the job done and were helpful and kind.
EDIT: After less than a month it seems my charging issue has returned.
2019.11.16 11:49
My latest gaming rig was built by these guys to a high degree. I purchased the components from the shop so i got the PC built for free with a 2 years guarantee. Highly recommend.
2019.05.22 11:15
Reviews about «Plymouth Gadget Repair»
Well that was brilliant. On answer didn't seem to want to answer. When asked if this is the mob fone repair shop. Yes. I asked about mysonyxperia Z5 premium that needs a battery replaved. Well we dont actualy repair phones. Oh okthanks cheers for that
2019.11.12 12:59
Awful service. Wouldn't recommend to anyone!
Took my iPhone 7 in for a screen replacement. Within no less than a month the phone became completely unusable. Took it back In to see if they could fix it, to find out it had been water damaged. May I just add the iPhone 7 is water resistant. The phone hadn't been in any water the most it had encountered was a few splashes. I rang up today to see if there was anything else that could be done as it's been stuck on the apple logo for over 2 days and hasn't changed. After asking why the screen wasn't good enough to not allow a few splashes of water to get into the system I was told to take responsibility for the water damage, and spoken to in a rude tone. Was also told the call was being recorded. Told to take it somewhere else and not to blame them for my mistakes. Surely a screen should be put on well enough to not allow a splash of water to get into. I have used my phone no differently since I brought it a year and a half ago. Suddenly it starts to go wrong after I get the screen replaced here WOW. Awful service.
2019.08.09 18:52
Took my partners Alcatel Tablet in with a charging port fault and it was repaired in 3 days. Excellent service with a very Competitive price. I highly recommend this Gadget Repair Shop, Thank you from Steve and Hilary
2019.05.11 10:47
Took my iPhone 7 into the store this morning as I had connection problems. After 5 minutes the problem was solved and also gave me a battery check both for no charge. I definitely recommend & will use their services again.
2019.05.16 18:29
They provide a good honest service.
2019.09.15 19:43
Reviews about «Computing Solutions»
Not a good experience! Top quality desktop taken to Martin to fix a booting problem. He refused to take phone messages for four days and I had to wait at his house in order to recover my pc.
On inspection, branded components replaced with inferior items, both hard drives formatted and Windows replaced with a hooky version.
And, it cost my £70 to get it back.
As a safety precaution change all of your passwords - I did, just in case!
2018.07.20 13:39
Good bloke fast and friendly service
2018.05.16 18:19
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Reviews about «Devonport Sub Post Office»
Wonderful busy local family post office wide range of services provided, passports, driving licences and more, friendly helpful staff
2019.09.21 10:06
The lady behind the counter was very friendly helpful.
2019.11.27 15:32
The service here is so friendly, a lady called mandy rodd always goes out of her way to help thank you for brightening up my days
2019.01.31 23:49
The staff are quite nice and friendly.
No problem getting service here.
2018.08.14 13:45
It's only a small P.O. but the staff work very hard to get things moving.
2018.12.20 06:55
Reviews about «Peverell Post Office»
Always helpful friendly staff
2019.07.12 11:00
Been going to this post office for years very friendly and helpful staff. First class service.👍👍👍
2018.10.05 11:58
What a lovely Post Office. My wife and I were staying with family for a few days went in and the staff were very friendly. A pleasant visit overall.
2018.04.17 13:39
Have been using this post office for years staff ate lovely and very helpful
2018.02.10 08:38
Never been served there by any grumpy staff. The post office staff are there for everyone.
2016.07.06 06:35
Reviews about «Royal Mail Postbox»
This postbox is just off Ford park. It's more difficult to see as it's integrated into the side of a building. There are collections six days a week Monday to Saturday. Street parking near by.
2018.01.20 09:18
Reviews about «Royal Mail Postbox»
Collections Mon-Fri 5:30pm, Sat 12:15pm.
2018.01.11 18:43
Reviews about «Post Office»
Staff are very helpful and polite.
2019.12.07 10:54
I used to use this post office all the time as the lady and gentleman, that I believe may be the owners but I’m not sure, are extremely helpful, kind and professional.
HOWEVER, unfortunately there’s another female staff member that is completely unhelpful, rude, arrogant and purposefully difficult. It seems very clear that she doesn’t enjoy working there so I’m not sure why she does as she gives off a constant vibe that she really doesn’t like people in general.
I’ve taken a parcel in and been greeted by her with a rude look of arrogant bewilderment before being asked angrily ‘so what do you want me to do with it?!’ after placing my parcel on the scale.
This same lady also makes packages that would easily fit through as a large letter seem as though they don’t by placing them at an awkward angle and trying to get me to post as a small parcel. Each time she does this, I return with the same parcel the following morning and it is welcomely received as a large letter by one of her more helpful colleagues.
I have now decided to use an alternative post office, which is a shame as I loved the welcoming, local, family feel the owners provide however this particular individual ruins it.
If she ever leaves, I will return however until then I will take my regular business elsewhere.
2019.01.22 16:40
I've always found the staff at this post office to be extremely friendly and helpful
2017.08.18 08:50
What use is a shop that closes at 4.30pm?!
2017.07.25 15:34
Reviews about «Post Office»
Excellent customer service thanks for being so efficient and helpful :-)
2019.07.17 15:47
Registered amazon delivery plave and closes 1230 saturday...
2019.06.22 14:15
Lovely Staff, but they really need 50% more staff than what they use for peak/offpeak times
still gotta get 5 stars though, i mean cmon its the post office :)
2019.01.03 18:10
Always had great service from friendly staff in this Post Office
2018.11.22 10:48
Disgusting service, cashier was totally disrespectful.
2019.03.25 13:50
Reviews about «Post Office»
The staff are rude and abrupt. They typically never have more than two staff working even at peak times. For a company that is effectively a club for glorified paper boys this branch sums up why this institution is failing in the face of more competitive customer orientated rivals.
2019.11.06 13:27
Being upstairs it can be awkward to get to if the lift breaks down and you cannot use the stairs. Staff ok apart from 2. One of whom stares around trying to avoid serving. The other one cannot add up and isn't very helpful. Makes you wonder how they get the jobs.
2019.08.30 21:48
Usually just a short wait, self serf tills are good and easy to use, staff are polite and professional, no complaints..
2019.08.26 08:12
Checked the website for opening times & Sunday: 10:30am to 2:30pm was advertised so got there at 1:15pm after walking all the way from Stoke to City Centre carrying a heavy parcel only to be told, when I got there, that due to staffing issues the post office was shut. I was absolutely furious that now I have to do the same trip again tomorrow. Their website should have been updated real-time to have this information disclosed to the public. Extremely unprofessional......!
2019.06.30 14:18
loads of waiting, unintuitive system... I don't enjoy using this Post Office at all!
2019.10.16 10:43
Reviews about «Pike Road Post Office»
This post office is run by co-op it not open the same time as the post office time and they say they don’t have all staff trained to go on the post office.
Also it is not safe having the post office queue right next to the normal queue.
When there was the post office there, they had a safe area so no one could see what you were receiving.
I have reported this to the post office but it is down to the co-op.
So if you were collecting say £500 and you got a Herbert next to you, he/she can see everything you have collected, so come on co-op sort this out on safety grounds.
2019.02.13 22:22
Reviews about «Plymstock Post Office»
Visited this Post Office today hoping they might have improved on their customer service. My optimism was again misplaced for this public service.
Long queues only two counters manned.
Very slow service, apparently the long queue was nothing unusual it can sometimes be back to the entrance, a lady behind informed us.
When I was finally dealt with the lady told me my cards to Canada would be lucky to arrive on time. She went on to say the recipients would have the joy of opening the cards after Christmas. Having paid her by then I thought her observation was unnecessary and felt she enjoyed making it.
I deplore the closing down of services the banks the libraries and the post offices. We need these to support our communities, and us them. If this business can't improve on its service and attitude to it's customer then maybe we should go elsewhere they obviously don't value the custom.
2019.12.12 18:44
Really rude staff. Turned up at 1735 having left work early. Website says they are open till 6 as does royal mail website. Basically got told to go away and it was wrong. Not the first bad experience ive had here with the poor staff.
2019.10.15 16:59
The Manager Kate is the most unhelpful, unorganised and above all rudest member of staff I have met in any customer service position. Not just to myself but to all the customers who had also spent a significant amount of their time waiting to be served by her and her team to then be rudely turned away.
2018.12.18 14:42
I can't believe how long the queue is. Worst service ever. Having just moved to the area will not be using this post office again. Post office give franchise to people who can operate a service not morons !
2018.12.04 15:48
Terrible!!!
Waited in a que of about 12 people for 15 minutes before I decided to leave. 3 ladies at the front, 2 of them bumbling about - one sorting out keys and the other I’m not quite sure what she was doing. You could see customers getting annoyed. The lady who was serving people looked miserable as sin too.
Cheer up and speed up jeezzz 😴
2018.11.28 13:23
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Reviews about «Nationwide Building Society»
Very low reception friendliness
I went there asking for the appointment the lady was shouting talking to me that everyone around could hear her, the reception should be confidential quiet easy friendly person not a loud person that everyone can hear ur privacy
I will never. Go there again
2019.09.28 13:03
On the few occasions I have visited my friend in Plymouth,this branch has been one of the nicest most professional and helpful building society's that treat there customer's really well.
2018.07.07 06:52
Much better than Natwest, but the online banking doesn't work! It keeps telling me that my credentials/ passwords are incorrect even though I just changed then and tested them last week. So suddenly now it's not working. Very annoyed, since I've lost my debit card and I can't access information especially since banks are hardly ever open! How am I supposed to check my account if the online banking doesn't work and the banks are closed?!
2018.05.06 15:21
Very helpful staff.
2019.02.19 16:08
Very happy with Nationwide's service and the online banking.
2018.05.19 20:52
Reviews about «Co-op Bank»
Not happy with the banks policies regarding verification.
2020.02.11 10:51
Quick service and friendly staff.
2018.08.23 20:48
If there is no decent PC repair shop in your area, send you storage device to data recovery lab from the nearest post office. You can pay for recovery services or software registration at any bank.
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Data recovery in the laboratory will cost from £149 and last up to 2 weeks.
Stop using the device where you used to keep the deleted data.
Work of the operating system, installation of programs, and even the ordinary act of connecting a disk, USB drive or smartphone to the computer will create new files that might overwrite the deleted data - and thus make the recovery process impossible. The best solution would be to shut down the computer of power off your phone and outline an action plan. If turning off the device is impossible, try to use it as little as possible.
Make up a list of devices where the necessary files have been saved.
Try to remember the chain of events from creating the files to deleting them. You may have received them by email, downloaded from the Internet, or you may have created them on another PC and then brought them home on a USB drive. If the files in question are personal photos or videos, they can still be available on the memory card of your camera or smartphone. If you received the information from someone else - ask them for help. The sooner you do it the more chances you have to recover what is lost.
Use the list of devices to check them for the missing files, their backup copies or, at least, the chance to recover the deleted data from such devices.
Windows backup and restore
You can create backups in Windows both with the system tools and third-party apps.
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📝 File History
File History is meant to keep versions of all files in a certain folder or on a specific disk. By default, it backs up such folders as Documents, Pictures etc, but you can also add new directories as well.
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🔄 System restore points
Restore points are the way to save copies of user folders, system files, registry and settings for a specific date. Such copies are either created manually or automatically when updates are installed or critical Windows settings are modified.
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How to Create or Delete Restore Point on Windows 10. Restoring Computer To an Earlier Date
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📀 Recovery image
A system recovery image allows you to create an image of the system drive (you can also include other drives if necessary). Speaking of such image, we mean a complete copy of the entire drive.
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How To Create a Recovery Image and Restore Your System From Windows 10 Image
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📁 Registry backup and restore
In addition to restoring user files, Windows gives you an opportunity to cancel any changes you may have made to the system registry.
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📀 SFC and DISM
System files and libraries can be recovered with a hidden recovery disk by using the SFC and DISM commands.
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🛠️ Recovering file system
Often, data can be lost because of a data carrier failure. If that is the case, you don’t have to rush to a PC repair shop; try to restore operability of the storage device on your own. If you see the “Please insert a disk” error, a device is recognized as having a RAW file system, or the computer shows a wrong disk size, use the Diskpart command:
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How to Fix Flash Drive Errors: The Drive Can’t Be Recognized, Wrong Size, RAW File System
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👨💻 Restore system boot
If data was lost and now the operating system seems inoperable, and Windows can’t start or gets into a boot loop, watch this tutorial:
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The System Won’t Boot. Recover Windows Bootloader with bootrec, fixmbr, fixboot commands
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♻️ Apps for backup
Third-party backup applications can also create copies of user files, system files and settings, as well as removable media such as memory cards, USB flash drives and external hard disks. The most popular products are Paragon Backup Recovery, Veeam Backup, Iperius Backup etc.
Mac OS backup and restore
The backup is implemented with Time Machine function. Time Machine saves all versions of a file in case it is edited or removed, so you can go back to any date in the past and copy the files you need.
Android backup and restore
Backup options for Android phones and tablets is implemented with the Google account. You can use both integrated system tools and third-party apps.
Backup and restore for iPhone, iPad with iOS
You can back up user data and settings on iPhone or iPad with iOS by using built-in tools or third-party apps.
In 2024, any operating system offers multiple solutions to back up and restore data. You may not even know there is a backup in your system until you finish reading this part.
Image Recovery
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📷 Recovering deleted CR2, RAW, NEF, CRW photos
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💥 Recovering AI, SVG, EPS, PSD, PSB, CDR files
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📁 Recovering photos from an HDD of your desktop PC or laptop
Restoring history, contacts and messages
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🔑 Recovering Skype chat history, files and contacts
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💬 Recovering Viber chat history, contacts, files and messages
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🤔 Recovering WebMoney: kwm keys, wallets, history
Recovery of documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations
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📖 Recovering documents, electronic tables and presentations
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👨💻 Recovering MySQL, MSSQL and Oracle databases
Data recovery from virtual disks
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💻 Recovering data from VHDX disks for Microsoft Hyper-V
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💻 Recovering data from VMDK disks for VMWare Workstation
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💻 Recovering data from VDI disks for Oracle VirtualBox
Data recovery
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📁 Recovering data removed from a USB flash drive
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📁 Recovering files after emptying the Windows Recycle Bin
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📁 Recovering files removed from a memory card
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📁 Recovering a folder removed from the Windows Recycle Bin
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📁 Recovering data deleted from an SSD
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🥇 Recovering data from an Android phone
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💽 Recovering files after reinstalling or resetting Windows
Recovery of deleted partitions and unallocated area
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📁 Recovering data after removing or creating partitions
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🛠️ Fixing a RAW disk and recovering data from an HDD
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👨🔧 Recovering files from unallocated disk space
User data in Google Chrome, Yandex Browser, Mozilla Firefox, Opera
Modern browsers save browsing history, passwords you enter, bookmarks and other information to the user account. This data is synced with the cloud storage and copied to all devices instantly. If you want to restore deleted history, passwords or bookmarks - just sign in to your account.
Synchronizing a Microsoft account: Windows, Edge, OneDrive, Outlook
Similarly to MacOS, the Windows operating system also offers syncing user data to OneDrive cloud storage. By default, OneDrive saves the following user folders: Documents, Desktop, Pictures etc. If you deleted an important document accidentally, you can download it again from OneDrive.
Synchronizing IPhone, IPad and IPod with MacBook or IMac
All Apple devices running iSO and MacOS support end-to-end synchronization. All security settings, phone book, passwords, photos, videos and music can be synced automatically between your devices with the help of ICloud. The cloud storage can also keep messenger chat history, work documents and any other user data. If necessary, you can get access to this information to signing in to ICloud.
Synchronizing social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, VK, OK
All photos, videos or music published in social media or downloaded from there can be downloaded again if necessary. To do it, sign in the corresponding website or mobile app.
Synchronizing Google Search, GMail, YouTube, Google Docs, Maps,Photos, Contacts
Google services can save user location, search history and the device you are working from. Personal photos and work documents are saved to Google Drive so you can access them by signing in to your account.
Cloud-based services
In addition to backup and synchronization features integrated into operating systems of desktop PCs and mobile devices, it is worth mentioning Google Drive and Yandex Disk. If you have them installed and enabled - make sure to check them for copies of the deleted files. If the files were deleted and this operation was synchronized - have a look in the recycle bin of these services.
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Is it possible for a PC repair service in Plymouth to recover data from a computer that has been affected by a power surge or lightning strike?
Yes, it is possible for a PC repair service in Plymouth to recover data from a computer that has been affected by a power surge or lightning strike. However, the success of data recovery depends on the extent of the damage caused by the power surge or lightning strike. In some cases, the data may be recoverable if the hard drive or storage device is still intact. It is recommended to consult with a professional PC repair service to assess the damage and determine the feasibility of data recovery.
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What steps does a PC repair service in Plymouth take to recover data from a computer that has experienced a power surge or lightning strike?
A PC repair service in Plymouth would typically follow these steps to recover data from a computer that has experienced a power surge or lightning strike:
- Assessment: The technician will assess the extent of damage caused by the power surge or lightning strike. They will examine the computer's hardware components, including the power supply, motherboard, hard drive, and other peripherals.
- Isolation: If the power surge damaged the computer's power supply, the technician will disconnect it from the electrical outlet to prevent further damage. They may also disconnect any other peripherals that were connected to the computer during the incident.
- Cleaning and repair: If there is visible damage to any hardware components, such as burnt circuits or blown capacitors, the technician will clean the affected areas and attempt to repair or replace the damaged parts. This may involve soldering, replacing components, or cleaning out dust and debris.
- Data recovery attempt: Once the computer is deemed safe to operate, the technician will attempt to recover the data from the hard drive. They may connect the hard drive to another computer using specialized cables or enclosures to access the files. If the hard drive is damaged, they may need to use data recovery software or send it to a specialized data recovery service.
- Backup and restoration: If the data recovery is successful, the technician will create a backup of the recovered files to prevent further loss. They will then restore the data onto the repaired computer or another storage device as per the customer's requirements.
- Testing and verification: After the data recovery and restoration process, the technician will thoroughly test the repaired computer to ensure its functionality. They will check if all hardware components are working correctly, run diagnostic tests, and verify that the data is accessible and intact.
- Recommendations and preventive measures: The technician may provide recommendations to the customer to prevent future power surge damage, such as using surge protectors, uninterrupted power supplies (UPS), or implementing proper grounding. They may also suggest regular data backups to avoid data loss in case of future incidents.
It's important to note that the success of data recovery depends on the severity of the damage caused by the power surge or lightning strike. In some cases, data recovery may not be possible if the hard drive is severely damaged.
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Are there any limitations or risks associated with attempting to recover data from a computer that has been damaged by a power surge or lightning strike, and how does a PC repair service in Plymouth address them?
Yes, there are limitations and risks associated with attempting to recover data from a computer that has been damaged by a power surge or lightning strike. These risks include:
- Physical damage: Power surges or lightning strikes can cause physical damage to the computer's components, such as the motherboard, hard drive, or power supply. This damage may make it difficult or impossible to recover the data.
- Data corruption: Electrical surges can cause data corruption on the hard drive or other storage devices. This corruption can make it challenging to retrieve the data intact.
- Data loss: In severe cases, power surges or lightning strikes can result in complete data loss. This means that the data may be permanently unrecoverable.
A PC repair service in Plymouth would address these limitations and risks by following these steps:
- Assessment: The service would assess the extent of the damage caused by the power surge or lightning strike. They would inspect the computer's components and determine the likelihood of data recovery.
- Data backup: If the computer is in a condition where data recovery is possible, the repair service would first prioritize backing up the data. This ensures that even if complications arise during the recovery process, the data remains safe.
- Repair and recovery: The repair service would then proceed to repair or replace the damaged components, such as the motherboard or power supply. Once the computer is functional, they would use specialized software and techniques to attempt data recovery from the damaged storage devices.
- Data integrity checks: After recovering the data, the repair service would perform integrity checks to ensure that the retrieved data is accurate and usable. This helps identify any potential data corruption issues that may have occurred during the power surge.
- Data transfer: Finally, the repair service would transfer the recovered data to a secure storage medium, such as an external hard drive or cloud storage, ensuring that the customer can access their data safely.
It's important to note that the success of data recovery depends on the severity of the damage caused by the power surge or lightning strike. In some cases, data recovery may not be possible, and the focus would shift towards data backup and rebuilding the system.