Data recovery examination — disk and server systems
Data Recovery

In data loss, the first response decides everything.

For deleted, corrupted or inaccessible data on HDD, SSD, external drives, NAS, RAID and servers, we examine the situation and tell you the chance of recovery in writing. We do not give guarantees; we give a realistic assessment.

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Read This First

Most data loss happens after the loss

When a drive fails, the data is usually still there. The real loss most often occurs during recovery attempts: the device is powered on and off repeatedly, software is installed, a "recovery tool" is downloaded onto the same disk, or the RAID array is rebuilt.

Each of these can destroy recoverable data permanently. Continuing to run a mechanically failing drive can physically scratch the platter surface — beyond that point nothing can be done.

The right move is to stop the device and describe the situation. A five-minute conversation sometimes decides the difference between recoverable and not.

What not to do in the first hour

  • Do not power the device on and off repeatedly
  • Do not download recovery software onto the same disk
  • Do not format or create partitions
  • Do not run chkdsk / fsck repair tools
  • Do not rebuild the RAID array
  • Do not run a drive that is making noise
  • Do not open the drive or put it in a freezer
  • Power the device down and leave it
  • Note which files are critical
  • Describe what happened, step by step
Scope

Systems we work on

Our weight is on the corporate side: servers, RAID and virtualisation. We also handle single drives and external media.

Servers and RAID

Disk loss in RAID 0/1/5/6/10 arrays, controller failure, and reconstructing array geometry after an incorrect rebuild.

NAS and storage

Synology, QNAP and similar systems: corrupted volumes, deleted shares, LVM and file system damage.

Virtual machines

Corrupted VMDK/VHDX files, deleted virtual machines and broken snapshot chains on VMware and Hyper-V.

Databases

Corrupted database files, dropped tables and restoring from an inconsistent backup.

HDD and external drives

Mechanical noise, drives not detected, drop damage, corrupted partition tables, accidental formatting.

SSD and flash

Undetected SSDs, controller failure, data after TRIM, damaged USB sticks and memory cards.

After ransomware

Extracting unencrypted remnants, shadow copies, deleted earlier versions and unaffected backups.

Deletion and human error

Accidentally deleted shares, emptied recycle bins, and data that has not yet been overwritten.

E-mail and mailboxes

Corrupted PST/OST files, deleted mailboxes and Exchange database damage.

Symptoms

What you are seeing and what it means

The symptom says a lot about the failure type. The table gives a rough direction; the examination gives the answer.

SymptomLikely causeUrgency
Clicking, ticking or grinding noiseHead or motor failure — mechanicalPower off now
Drive not visible in BIOSBoard, motor or firmware failureHigh
Visible but asks to be formattedPartition table or file system damageMedium — stop writing
Freezes or is very slow when copyingBad sectors spreadingHigh — stop using it
RAID shows degraded or failedOne or more disks dropped outDo not rebuild
Virtual machine will not startDisk file or snapshot chain corruptedMedium
File names present, contents emptyOverwriting or encryptionMedium
Extensions changed, ransom note presentRansomwareDisconnect from network
Process

How we proceed

You know what was done and what was found at every step. No chargeable work starts without your approval.

01

Consultation

We discuss what happened, the type of device and which files matter. Even at this stage, "do not do that" is sometimes what saves the data. Free of charge.

02

Examination

We examine the device write-protected, establish the failure type and assess recoverability. You receive the finding, the realistic chance and the price in writing.

03

Approval

The decision is yours. If you do not proceed there is no charge and the device is returned. If you do, the scope and duration are agreed.

04

Recovery

Wherever possible an image of the drive is taken first and the work is done on the copy. The original device is not touched.

05

Verification

You open and check the recovered files. If the critical files do not open, the job is not finished.

06

Handover and deletion

Data is delivered on new media. Working copies are deleted with your approval; we can document this in writing.

Being Honest

Not all data can be recovered

We say this up front, because working with someone who claims otherwise costs you more. Overwritten data does not come back. If new data has been written to the area a file occupied, that file's old contents are physically gone.

Equally, files locked with strong encryption cannot be opened without the key. In ransomware cases what we do is not break the encryption but find what was not encrypted — shadow copies, deleted earlier versions, unaffected backups.

Severe physical damage also has a limit. If the platter surface is scratched, the data in that area is gone.

What we offer is this: after examination you get a realistic assessment. If the chance is low, we say it is low. Taking a fee for nothing does not bring your data back.

Confidentiality

Who has access to your data

Only the technician handling the case has access to recovered data. We sign a confidentiality agreement on request — for corporate clients we recommend it.

Copies taken during the work are deleted after handover with your approval, and we can document the deletion in writing. For data covered by KVKK or the GDPR, this is your obligation as well as ours.

Afterwards

So it does not happen again

Data recovery is expensive and uncertain. Backup is cheap and certain. Once the recovery is finished we review your backup design free of charge so the same event does not repeat.

Three things to check: is there an offline or immutable copy, does the backup actually restore, and who finds out when a job fails.

Our backup and business continuity solutions

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can you guarantee my data will be recovered?

No, and no honest firm can. Recoverability depends on the failure type and on whether anything was written to the drive after the loss. We tell you the realistic chance in writing after examination.

Is the examination chargeable?

The initial consultation and assessment are free. Nothing chargeable begins until you approve the work and the price. If you decline, there is no cost.

How long does it take?

Logical failures usually take one to three days. Physical damage, RAID reconstruction or multi-disk systems take longer. We give a firm range after examination.

What happens to the confidentiality of my data?

Only the technician working on the case has access. We sign a confidentiality agreement on request — for corporate clients we recommend it. Working copies are deleted after handover with your approval.

Ransomware encrypted our files. Can you recover them?

If the encryption is strong, decrypting the files is not possible and we say so at the outset. What we can do is find shadow copies, deleted earlier versions and unaffected backups. In most cases recovery comes from there.

Do I need to bring the device to you?

If you are in Ankara you can bring it in or ask us to look on site. From other cities it can be shipped; we will explain how to pack it safely.

Request a free initial assessment

We assess the situation first and give you the scope and cost in writing. Please do not touch the device.

  • Site survey and quotation are free
  • We reply within one business day
  • On site in Ankara, remote across Türkiye

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0312 911 77 89

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