(Novato, CA, July 19, 2024) — The recent global Microsoft outage has resulted in widespread data loss, impacting numerous businesses and individuals reliant on Microsoft’s cloud services. DriveSavers Data Recovery, renowned for its expertise in data retrieval under challenging circumstances, stands ready to assist those affected by this unforeseen event. “DriveSavers has a long-standing reputation for excellence in data recovery, particularly in situations as critical as the recent Microsoft IT outage,” stated Mike Cobb, Director of Engineering at DriveSavers. “Our team is dedicated to ..read more

Mac OS RAID 4 with Compromised Configuration Customer: Professional Wildlife Photographer Device Type: RAID 4 Operating System: Mac OS Location: Boise, Idaho Every RAID data recovery presents unique challenges and opportunities for innovation. Recently, DriveSavers Data Recovery was tasked with recovering crucial data for a professional wildlife photographer who had encountered a complex data loss issue. The situation involved recovering Mac OS data on a RAID 4 setup consisting of four 20TB Toshiba SATA drives, which required the DriveSavers data recovery engineers to develop a cu ..read more

When podcast content creator Philippe Chan’s external hard drive fell, it resulted in the inability to access a vital and irreplaceable interview with a rap recording artist. In search of solutions, Philippe visited three local computer repair shops. However, upon examining the drive, all three technicians regretfully informed him that data recovery was beyond their capabilities. They unanimously recommended that he contact DriveSavers. Overview Upon evaluating Philippe’s drive, the DriveSavers data recovery engineers identified a seized motor. This type of physical damage requir ..read more

In the world of digital storage, NAND flash has revolutionized how we store and access data. This technology is at the core of NAND solid-state drives (SSDs), which offer speed and reliability far superior to traditional hard disk drives. However, like all data storage device technologies, NAND flash SSDs have their own limitations and lifespan considerations. Understanding NAND Flash Storage NAND flash is a type of non-volatile storage technology that retains data even without power. It is widely used in SSDs, USB flash drives, and memory cards. NAND flash memory is made up of a seri ..read more

VMware vSAN Data Recovery from Dell VxRail Client: Government Device Type: Dell VxRail Virtual Machine: VMware vSAN ​​A government entity lost 19.8 million audio files due to multiple disk failures in their Dell VxRail system. Despite extensive efforts by VMware and Dell support, the data loss was deemed irrecoverable. Referred by VMware Tier 4 technical support, the customer’s Managed Service Provider turned to DriveSavers. Using advanced tools and expertise, DriveSavers successfully restored the critical 10TB virtual disk, recovering over 98% of the audio files intact. Data Lo ..read more

A Guide for Professional Wedding Photographers and Videographers In the world of professional wedding photography and videography, every moment counts. The precious memories captured on an SD card can make or break a client’s most cherished day. But what happens when these invaluable images are accidentally deleted? Don’t panic—there are ways to recover your deleted photos from an SD card. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you recover deleted images from your SD card, emphasizing best practices, immediate steps, and the pros and cons of different SD data recovery methods. Immediate ..read more

Craig Simpkins, a finance professional from Kenosha, Wisconsin, experienced performance issues with his PC and took it to a local repair shop. The shop diagnosed a faulty hard drive and attempted to transfer the data but ultimately deemed it irreparable, resulting in the loss of several years of valuable personal and financial files. After seeing a flyer for DriveSavers, Craig contacted them on a Saturday night and sent his hard drive via FedEx on Sunday. By Monday, DriveSavers had received and begun assessing it. Despite the HDD’s severe physical damage and data corruption, DriveSavers en ..read more

USB drives have become essential tools for data storage and transfer. However, the market is flooded with fake flash drives that often cause significant data loss. This blog post aims to help identify these fraudulent devices, understand their impact on data recovery, and ensure data integrity. What are Fake Flash Drives? Fake flash drives deceive buyers into thinking they are purchasing high-capacity USB storage devices. These drives often claim to offer terabytes of storage for prices as low as $9.99. However, their actual usable storage capacity is far less, and they use technical ..read more

RAID Data Recovery for U.S. Air Force Client: U.S. Air Force Device Type: RAID 0 Server Turn Around: 7 Business Days * Profession: Systems Administrator Location: Shaw, South Carolina When a backup procedure failed, it jeopardized access to every file on a U.S. Air Force base’s 12-drive server, necessitating RAID 0 data recovery to restore data that Congress mandates to be kept in perpetuity. This case study presents the complex challenges and solutions involved in recovering a failed RAID 0 server for the U.S. Air Force, emphasizing the necessity of accurate RAID configuration ..read more

Ray Vanpraag, CTO of Cellular and Laptop Repair Center in Lake Forest, California, discusses the company’s five-year partnership with DriveSavers. He praises us for our responsiveness and meticulous maintenance of a strict chain of custody, ensuring the security of customer devices. Vanpraag reports a 100% success rate in data recovery with DriveSavers and positive customer feedback, emphasizing DriveSavers as their top choice for crucial data recovery tasks. Transcript My name is Ray Vanpraag and I am the CTO of Cellular and Laptop Repair Centers based out of Lake Forest, California. W ..read more