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<p>I've had a lot of experience with doing data recovery myself (and
have done quite a bit), using "cheap" data recovery services, and
also DriveSavers. When I do it myself, I use dd_rescue and/or
R-Studio depending on the nature of the problem.<br>
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<p>If the data is really that critical, my advice would be to use
DriveSavers. Don't bother with cheap data recovery services
because most will just be using dd_rescue or similar anyway (which
you can do yourself). There are some that are more like
DriveSavers and will actually repair the drive appropriately, but
you don't necessarily know what you're going to get. DriveSavers
is local anyway, and worth the extra money if the data is
important enough.<br>
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<p>Basically, when I have such a situation with my clients, I try to
figure out what the data is really worth to them. If they simply
would NEVER pay the $1200-$4200 that it might cost for a data
recovery at DriveSavers, then it's a moot point taking it there
and you might as well try to recover it yourself. However, if the
client isn't sure, or IS likely to pay that kind of money to
guarantee a recovery, then definitely take it there.<br>
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<p>Taking it to DriveSavers for an evaluation will at least give you
a cost to compare against.</p>
<p>If you do decide to use dd_rescue yourself, do it in one shot, as
making multiple attempts will definitely reduce your chances of
successful recovery.</p>
<p>My two cents,<br>
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<p>Chris<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 02/16/2017 02:42 PM, William Tracy
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<p>Hello,</p>
<p>A client of mine dropped an external hard drive while it was
running. Windows is still able to recognize the partition, but
is unable to open some directories containing important files.</p>
<p>I could try ddrescue on it, but I'm scared of making the damage
worse if the drive platters are out of alignment. (Maybe I'm
being overly paranoid?)</p>
<p>I recommended taking the drive to a dedicated data recovery
service, and my client asked if I know anyone who will do data
recovery "cheaply".</p>
<p>Since I've never had to use any of these services myself
(fingers crossed!) I thought I'd ask around for recommendations.
Has anyone here had a good experience with an affordable data
recovery service?</p>
<p>William Tracy<br>
Sent from mobile, may contain typos.</p>
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