Data Recovery: Files Lost After Defragmentation

Fragmentation occurs naturally on HDDs when we create, modify or deleting files. It is because the file system allocates parts of a file in noncontinuous clusters in order to reuse chunks of unused storage sectors. 

For example, when we deleted an old file, the storage space it used to take will be marked as available and will be overwritten with new files when needed. These separated pieces of data are generally called "fragments". File fragments will in time slow data access, cause undesired file corruption or random system crashes.

What is defragmentation and what does it do?

Defragmentation is the process of physically reorganizing files into fewer fragments or into the whole file. Regularly defragment can benefit your hard drives in the following ways:

1. Reduce the read/write head seek times

Electromechanical  disk drives move the read/write head over different areas for fragments in order to access the whole file. Defragmentation will make files easier to access and applications will run more efficient and faster.

2. Extend your hard drive life

As is pointed out above, electromechanical drives rely on the read/write head movement to access files. Less fragments mean less travel distance, thereby less taxing on the mechanical parts.

3. Prevent potential data loss

Defragmentation can detect bad sectors that could lead to file corruption or loss if you have data saved on them.

What should I do when files accidentally get deleted during defragmentation?

Files may get accidentally deleted during defragmentation as the system moves files around and attempts to repair bad sectors. But this doesn't mean your files are lost forever. Use professional data recovery software to recovery your data. Hdata Recovery Software is designed to handle all kinds of data-lost situations. Check our website for download and more information.

Data Recovery: How to Recover Files Lost in Cut and Paste

Sometimes people use cut and paste to move files around. But accidents do happen. When the transfer process goes wrong, files seem to have disappeared into oblivion. Is there a way to retrieve files lost in cut and paste?

What happens when we cut and paste?

When we select a file and "cut" it, it will be move from its original place into "clipboard". "Clipboard" data are stored in random-access memory (RAM),  a volatile type of memory that retains the data only when the power is on. This is why the clipboard is always empty when a computer is restarted. 

What to do when we lose files using cut and paste?

First and foremost, never put anything new into that partition. "Cut" functions similarly to "delete". When a file is cut, rather than being deleted permanently, it is marked as inaccessible and waits for being overwritten by new files. Chances are when you put new files into that partition, parts or even all of the previously cut file would be covered with new data, causing file corruption or a complete loss.

Solution for files lost in cut and paste

Use a professional data recovery software to retrieve your lost files! Hdata Recovery Software with its easy-to-use interface can be applied to all kinds of complicated data lost situation like how to recover data from formatted hard drives and how to find lost files when using cut and paste.

After you have downloaded and installed Hdata Recovery Software, it's just a few clicks away from recovering your missing files.

Step 1. Launch your Hdata Recovery Software and click on "Deleted Your files Accidentally"

Step 2. Select a partition where you lost your data. In this case, select (C:) because usually files deleted from the Recycle Bin are stored in (C:). Then click on "Next".

Step 3. Wait till the scan finishes and choose the files you wish to recover. Click on "Next" to wrap up the process. Then you will have your files back! 

Some tips when moving files

To avoid any trouble, use copy and paste when moving important files, or back up your files before transfering. Cut and paste is faster only when you transfer files within the same partition, because only directories are changed.  Using cut and paste to transfer files across partitions takes as much time as using copy and paste.

Hope above infomation helps if you are struggling to find your lost cut files. You can download Hdata Recovery Software here.