Data Recovery
Lost important files? We’ll help determine the safest path to recovery.
Lost Important Files? We May Be Able to Help
Accidentally deleted files, formatted a drive, or lost access to important photos and documents? 191 Incorporated provides basic software-based data recovery for hard drives, SSDs, USB flash drives, memory cards, and other readable storage devices.
We begin with the safest and least invasive recovery method available. When a device has physical damage or requires advanced laboratory recovery, we can help connect you with our professional data recovery partner.
Stop Using the Device
If files have been deleted or a drive has become inaccessible, continued use may overwrite recoverable data and reduce the chance of a successful recovery.
If a drive is clicking, grinding, repeatedly disconnecting, overheating, or no longer detected, turn it off and do not continue attempting to access it.
Basic Data Recovery Services
Our in-house recovery service is intended for logical data-loss situations where the storage device is still functioning well enough to be safely read by recovery software.
Deleted Files
Recovery may be possible when documents, photos, videos, or folders have been accidentally deleted.
Formatted Storage
We may be able to recover files from an accidentally formatted drive, memory card, or USB storage device.
Lost Partitions
Some lost, damaged, or inaccessible partitions can be scanned using specialized data recovery software.
Inaccessible Files
Recovery may be possible when a drive appears but files or folders can no longer be opened normally.
Storage Devices We Can Evaluate
Recovery results depend on the condition of the device, the type of failure, and whether lost data has been overwritten.
Our Recovery Process
We take a cautious approach to help protect the storage device and avoid unnecessary additional damage.
Evaluate
We inspect the device and determine whether a safe software-based recovery attempt is appropriate.
Scan
Specialized recovery software is used to search for files, folders, and recoverable partitions.
Recover
Recoverable data is copied to a separate storage device rather than written back to the original drive.
Refer if Needed
Devices requiring physical repair or advanced recovery are referred to our professional recovery partner.
Advanced Recovery Through Gillware
191 Incorporated is a Gillware data recovery partner. When a device requires clean-room work, physical repair, specialized equipment, or advanced laboratory recovery, we can help coordinate the next step.
We will not open a hard drive or repeatedly run recovery attempts on a device showing signs of physical failure. Stopping at the right time can help preserve the best possible chance of recovery.
Data Recovery Is Never Guaranteed
The chances of recovery depend on what caused the data loss, the physical condition of the storage device, how much the device was used afterward, and whether the lost information has been overwritten.
Better Recovery Chances
- Device use stopped immediately
- Files were recently deleted
- Drive remains readable
- No physical damage is present
- No new data has been written
More Difficult Recovery
- Drive has continued to be used
- Device has physical damage
- Files have been overwritten
- Drive repeatedly disconnects
- Storage memory has failed
☁️ Prevent Future Data Loss
The safest data recovery is the recovery you never need. Important files should be protected with more than one backup method.
We can help you set up local backups and secure online backup protection so your documents, photos, and other important files are not stored in only one place.
Need Help Recovering Important Files?
Stop using the affected device and contact us as soon as possible. We will evaluate the situation and explain whether basic recovery or professional laboratory service is the appropriate next step.
All service is provided by appointment. Data recovery results vary, and successful recovery cannot be guaranteed.