Users may encounter various data recovery cases, depending on how the data was lost or the type of storage device involved. Common scenarios include:
Accidental Deletion – Files or folders are deleted unintentionally but may still be recoverable if not overwritten.
Formatted Drive – A drive is mistakenly or intentionally formatted, wiping all visible data.
Partition Loss – A disk partition becomes inaccessible or deleted due to system errors or user actions.
Corrupted File System – File system errors prevent access to data, often due to power failure, improper ejection, or malware.
Mechanical Failure – Hard drives suffer physical damage (e.g., clicking noises, failure to spin), often requiring professional recovery.
Logical Damage – Software issues like corrupted files, virus attacks, or OS crashes affect data access without physical damage.
Solid-State Drive (SSD) Issues – Data loss from SSDs due to controller failure or TRIM command making recovery harder.
RAID/NAS Failure – RAID arrays or network-attached storage systems fail due to disk errors or controller issues, requiring specialized recovery.
Mobile Device Recovery – Lost photos, messages, or app data from smartphones due to crashes, resets, or water damage.
Cloud Data Loss – Data accidentally deleted or lost from cloud storage services without proper backup.