Data Recovery: Recovering Files When Possible
Attempted recovery of documents, photos and files from drives that fail, get deleted, or sit inside a computer that will not start.
Illustrative stock photography — not a specific customer repair.
Does this sound like your computer?
- Files or photos were deleted and are not in the Recycle Bin.
- The computer will not start and your files are still on it.
- A drive is not recognised, or it clicks and beeps.
Common possible causes
These are the usual suspects, not a remote diagnosis — the only way to know which applies to your machine is to test it.
- Accidental deletion or a formatted drive
- Logical corruption of the file system
- A failing drive with bad sectors
- Physical damage from a drop or a power event
How Nick handles it
- 1Nick evaluates the drive's condition first and tells you honestly what the chances look like.
- 2Recovery work is done from a copy or in read-only mode wherever the drive allows it.
- 3If the case needs a specialist cleanroom, he will say so rather than risk the data.
What affects your quote
- Whether the problem is logical or physical
- The size of the drive and how long imaging takes
- Whether replacement storage is needed for the recovered files
Estimates are free
No flat prices are published for this work because an honest number depends on the diagnosis and the parts. You get the price before anything happens. Pickup or drop-off is arranged directly when you call or text.
How pricing worksData recovery is never guaranteed. Success depends on the device and the type of damage. If a drive is making unusual noises, stop using it and power it down — continued use can make recovery less likely.
Website design and development, too
Nick does more than fix computers. He also offers website design and website development for businesses in Buffalo and Western New York — built fast, usually within about a week, with SEO handled as part of the build so your site can actually be found on Google.
- Website design and website development for small and local businesses
- Most builds finished in about one week
- SEO set up as part of the build, not sold as an extra later
- Free estimate on website work, same as repairs
Other repairs Nick handles
Tell Nick what your computer is doing
Call or text 716-288-6390 with your town, the make and model, and a short description. Estimates are free.