A basic fact for every computer or external storage device user: hard drives crash. No matter if you’re using solid state drives, hybrid or platter based hard disks as your storage device, they WILL fail at some point, resulting in lost files and a tricky data loss situation . When hard drives fail, it is key to act quickly when it comes to getting it to a professional shop – basically, the quicker you power down and weigh your options, the less it’s going to cost you to restore deleted files. And, the more likely your recovered data can be returned to you immediately.
Data recovery can be a lengthy process or it can be expedited. It can take anywhere from a single day to weeks, depending on the urgency and if you need the data immediately, or if it’s a lower priority.
There are many factors that affect the time it takes for data to be recovered. The most important factor is the type of data that needs to be recovered. The second factor is the size of the drive where the data is stored. If your drive has been formatted and you want your files back, then it will take longer than if you just need to recover deleted files from an unformatted drive such as a USB flash drive or SD card. Either way, when you pay for expedited service, we make your case first priority, as opposed to first come, first serve. This can make a major difference in terms of time it takes to restore inaccessible data.