When data is lost on a hard drive, it can result in two scenarios: 1) the operating system is fine, hard disk is still accessible, but files are missing 2) the computer doesn’t boot up and weird noises are heard from the hard disk. Now let us see step by step procedure to tackle both the scenarios.
To tackle scenario 1:
a) Don’t write anything to the hard disk after the data loss. This is because whenever you delete the files from the hard drive, the OS does not delete the information permanently. It shows you that there are more free spaces but they are still occupied by the deleted information. You will not be able to see it, but data recovery software will.
b) If you have taken the backups of all the important information, check the backups and restore them to retrieve the lost information. If you have not taken the backup, follow the data recovery steps as mentioned in the steps below. It is always good to take back-up of important information on a regular basis.
c) Never install the data recovery software in the drive where the data loss has occurred. The reason is that if you install on the same drive, you might overwrite the lost data.
d) In order to be safe, always switch off the computer after the data loss. All the operations of the OS depend on the reads and writes with the hard drive and this may result in overwriting the lost data.
e) Remove the hard disk from the computer and connect a new hard drive. After you have installed an OS in the new hard drive you can connect the old hard disk to the computer as a secondary drive and access it without writing anything to it. If you prefer not to install an OS then you run a Linux live CD instead. You can also do this by putting your hard disk into a USB hard drive enclosure. Then connect it to the computer via USB to access the files.
f) If the data loss has happened due to a virus attack, make sure you have installed an anti-virus software on the second computer where you will be performing the data recovery.
g) There are several free data recovery softwares available on the internet, select the appropriate one and recover your data.
To tackle scenario 2:
Whenever there is hard disk failure, it is impossible to access the hard drive. One of the most common reasons is head crashes. The head is responsible for reading the disk’s magnetic surface. But a hardware failure means it grinds against the metal surface and makes the reads impossible. If you have a hard drive failure follow the steps below:
a) Switch off the computer and don’t try to start it again as this can result in further damage to the hard drive
b) Keep the hard disk secure, for instance if the hard drive failed due to the external problem like flood, preserve it in water and don’t try to dry it by your own.
c) Whenever the physical error occurs, we cannot fix it. So contact a good data recovery company and identify which components need to be replaced.
d) Most of the data recovery companies will not charge anything if they are not able to recover the data. They may give and estimation time for analyzing the hard drive. Use a wrapping material while handing over the hard drive. Also use foam to prevent the sudden movements and to secure the hard disk inside. Hopefully they will be able to fix the physical errors and recover your data.
Computers and their various parts eventually break down after repeated wear and tear. Some parts can become obsolete so they need to be upgraded. Other parts could have yet been of service, but unfortunately meet an untimely end due to improper handling or use. If you want to make the most of your computer — and spend less for replacement parts — you need to take care of it properly. Here are some tips to help protect your computer from an early demise.
* Properly shut down your computer.
Avoid unplugging your computer or turning it off by pressing the power button. This catches your computer unawares and prevents it from saving its current state. It can also corrupt the data on your hard disk drive. If your system files become corrupted, you may have to reinstall your operating system and all your other software. This will make you lose all your files! Practice a little patience and wait for your computer to shut down completely before unplugging it from the power outlet.
* Do not hit or drop your computer.
Computer parts are very sensitive! Do not strike your computer for whatever reason. Your hard drive could be irreparably damaged if jolted while it is spinning. Even a drop of a few feet is enough to render most notebook computers senseless and useless. If you have to hit something, try the wall or other object that can better withstand physical battery.
* Do not wet your keyboard.
This is extremely lethal for laptop computers. Wet keyboards will cause sensitive internal laptop components to short-circuit. If the damage is severe, you may need to get a new system. To avoid this problem, try not to eat and drink while using your laptop, or work by the pool or beach. If a binging session cannot be avoided, be very careful not to spill any drinks on your keyboard.
If you treat your computer with care, it will happily serve you many years and be less likely to hang up or freeze on you. You will also get to save on repair and replacement costs!
At this time, there is no way to remove or ban a user from being a fan of your Page. However, if a fan is abusive, you can block them from posting content on your Page. To do so, please click on the “Block” link found underneath the posted content.
Additionally, you can report the user or the user’s postings on your Page to Facebook by using the appropriate report links.
Facebook will review the reported material and remove anything that violates their Terms of Use. If warranted, Facebook will either warn or disable the user.
If you’re a business creating a profile on Facebook and decide you want to add a fan page to the mix, there are several very big “don’ts” you need to watch out for. Contrary to what you might think, its not enough to slap your logo in the picture area, add some info about your business and let it sit, hoping someone will see it.
In this case, if you build it, they won’t necessarily come, especially in today’s web environment where attention spans have whittled down to nothing. However, I’m going to give you a quick and dirty list to check against your Facebook fan page to make sure you’re not making some huge mistakes:
1) Don’t use a stock photo or logo. Use a real photo. If you want to add your logo or brand somewhere on the photo, that could be ok. I tell this to all my clients, with the exception of groups like non-profits, as they can usually get away with some kind of logo. If you’re a business, use a picture of a real person (don’t be silly and take it from a stock photo site either), someone visitors can relate to. One of the biggest mistakes businesses make is this one.
2) Don’t use the corporate jargon. You want to sound professional, but warm and engaging at the same time. This doesn’t mean you have to be overly familiar – for example, just talk about what you do, what you’re interested in outside of work and what your goals are.
3) Don’t forget to add your phone number, website and email!
4) Don’t just expect people to come to you. Start spreading the word throughout your office and company, send emails to colleagues, search for people and invite them to become friends; essentially socialize and start building your community.
5) Don’t let it just sit there. If you just let it sit there, nothing will happen. Nothing. It will be as if you never created it at all. Either use it actively, find help inside or outside your company to help you monitor it and make sure it looks active and alive, not abandoned.
If you’re a business looking to promote yourself through social media, one of the key sites you’ll want to look at is Facebook. Facebook is one of the largest social media networking sites on the web and is great for people of all ages. MySpace is good too, but Facebook caters to a larger, more diverse audience.
After you’ve created a profile on Facebook, your next step as a business should be to create a fan page. A fan page is a GREAT way to add contacts, post gimmicks like contests and talk about your company. If you come up with a clever enough plan, you can easily gain many “fans.”
Here are the top 4 reasons to make a Facebook fan page for your website now:
1) All the pages include links to your website. While you can’t use anchor text, the link still allows people to visit your website, which ties into reason number 2.
2) Fan pages are public by default because they don’t require a login to visit (unless you set that option, then they’re no longer visible to everyone, only Facebook members or your allowed contact). If you keep your fan page public (and what’s the point of a fan page if you don’t), its easier for the search engines to index those pages, which in turn allows the possibility that someone will find you in a search. The goal then would be to have someone find you through a search, visit your fan page, then click on the link that takes them to your site.
2) Its free and easy to set up. Additionally, you have complete control over the area. You don’t have to rely on a webmaster or someone else to make additions or change it around, and you can be the first one to make a fan page for your industry, which only you control (nice for getting ahead of your competitors;p).
3) You can send updates to fans, which is key when you’re trying to build a social community and promote yourself. Also, don’t forget to offer information that benefits your users. Tips surrounding your industry, anecdotes, contests – all these make it fun and worth their while for people to become and stay a fan.
4) Besides the viral marketing options above, keep in mind that each time someone becomes a fan, they’re automatically subscribed to your feed, and you show up on their feed and their page. For example, say fan #1 joins company A’s site because they have a cool contest or a funny story. The fact that they became a fan shows up in their personal feed and on their page. A couple of fan #1′s friends visit your page from fan #1′s page, and they become fans. Then the whole process starts again.
Have other reasons?Let us know below!
