Read on this article for more information about Keep your data safe and secure.
It is safe to assume that almost all computer users have suffered from data
loss once or twice. This data loss may happen for various reasons such as the
followings: 1. Accidental press of the delete button following with the
enter button while a file is selected. 2. Right click and clicking on the
delete button. 3. Emptying recycle bin or trash without checking its
contents. 4. Accidental formatting of a partition. 5. Operating System
Failure. 6. Write fail while transferring data. 7. Removal of storage
media without proper safety removal. 8. Power loss. 9. Power loss during
data transfer. 10. Voltage up down during data transfer. 11. Virus or
worm attack. 12. Physical damage to the hard disk drive.
As there are many ways for data to be lost, one cannot be too careful about
it but still some cautions can be taken. Following are some simple tips. 1.
Right click on the recycle bin and click on properties. There make sure that all
of your partitions are given enough space for recycling. In this way if you
accidentally delete a file, it will be stored in recycle bin from where you can
restore it. 2. Make sure the check box labeled “Display delete confirmation
dialog” is checked. When checked it shows you a confirmation dialog box when you
press the delete button. 3. Press Shift + Delete only when you are sure that
you want the file to be completely deleted without sending it to the recycle
bin. 4. Back up your important data all the time. 5. Windows provide an
option called system restore point. Through this option, windows system can be
restored to a previous condition in case of any operating system failure or
software malfunction. System restore does not hamper stored data. 6. Before
formatting a partition, make sure that all the necessary data are backed up.
7. Do not remove storage media without proper removal. For storage media
that use FAT32 or FAT file system, data loss is not common. But for those
storage media which use NTFS file system, safe removal is necessary. Otherwise
data loss is possible. 8. Do not remove storage media when you are
transferring data from it or to it. 9. Make sure your computer has a voltage
stabilizer and power back up system. 10. Use an anti-virus and keep it
updated. 11. Keep your computer away from physical harm.
Well, these measures should keep your data secure. But it is still possible
to fall victim to data loss. In that case, it is still possible to retrieve the
data. When a data is lost it is not lost forever. It is only made inaccessible
by removing its exact location. This can be fixed through using data recovery for Mac
and Windows software which will find the lost data for you and show you a list
from which you can chose which data to restore and which one to discard. There
are free versions, trial versions and commercial purchase version that are
available in the internet.
