What should I do if my computer is formatted? Complete guide to data recovery and prevention
Recently, "computer formatting by mistake" has become a hot topic, and many users have lost important data due to operational errors or system failures. This article will provide a structured solution and attach a performance comparison of popular data recovery tools in the past 10 days.
1. Emergency steps after formatting
step | Operating Instructions | Things to note |
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1. Turn off the power immediately | Stop all write operations | Prevent data from being overwritten |
2. Check the backup | View cloud disk/mobile hard disk | Prioritize backup and recovery |
3. Select tools | Choose software based on file type | A tool comparison is provided below |
4. Scan recovery | Save to other storage device | Do not save back to original partition |
2. Performance comparison of popular data recovery tools (latest in 2023)
Tool name | recovery rate | Supported formats | Operation difficulty | price |
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Disk Drill | 92% | 200+ | Simple | Starting at $89 |
EaseUS | 88% | 150+ | medium | Starting from ¥299 |
Recuva | 85% | 100+ | Simple | free |
R-Studio | 95% | 250+ | major | $79.99 |
3. Practical suggestions for preventing formatting
1.Double opt-in mechanism: Windows system will have two confirmation prompts before formatting, be sure to read it carefully.
2.Cloud synchronization solution: It is recommended to use Baidu Netdisk (210 million users), Alibaba Cloud Disk (3 million new users/month), etc. for automatic backup
3.physical isolation: It is recommended to use a mobile hard drive for cold backup of important data. Recently, the price of Seagate 2TB hard drive has dropped to ¥399.
4. Special case handling methods
Condition | solution | success rate |
---|---|---|
SSD formatting | Use the TRIM disabling tool | 60-70% |
Multiple partitions accidentally deleted | Professional agency recovery | 80-90% |
After overwriting | Track scan recovery | 30-50% |
5. Latest industry data warnings
According to the 2023 Data Recovery Industry Report:
1. Misoperations by ordinary users account for 67%, of which formatting operations account for 38%.
2. The recovery success rate is as high as 92% within 24 hours after formatting, and drops to 45% after a week.
3. The average cost of enterprise data recovery reaches ¥15,000/time, which is 20 times the cost of prevention.
6. Expert advice
1. Important data to follow3-2-1 principle: 3 backups, 2 media, 1 offsite
2. Regularly check the health status of the hard disk. It is recommended to use tools such as CrystalDiskInfo.
3. Enterprise users recommend deploying NAS storage systems. Recently, Synology DS220+ sales increased by 40%.
Remember: prevention is always better than recovery! If you encounter complex situations, it is recommended to consult a professional data recovery agency immediately.
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