Ontrack performs hard drive data recovery from any make, model, brand or operating system. We have over 30 years experience with all types of data loss.
We are the industry-leader in data recovery in terms of experience and technology. Trust Ontrack to recover data from your hard drive.
Which hard drive types/brands do we recover data from?
Here are some examples of media and hard drives that we recover data from every day:
Support Types
PATA (IDE, EIDE) | SATA | SCSI |
SAS | Fibre Channel | USB |
Firewire | eSATA |
Can't see your hard drive listed? Don't worry; Ontrack can recover from any type or brand of hard drive.
We can get your data back
We understand that no two recoveries are the same, whether it's the nature, severity or circumstance of the data loss.
Your dedicated data recovery specialist will work with you to determine the best course of action for your hard drive recovery.
They don't call us the world leader for nothing. Join over a half million people and businesses who have trusted Ontrack to recover their data.
Our hard drive data recovery success
What’s your success rate? It’s one of the most common questions a data recovery company will be asked. Unfortunately data recovery is not a regulated industry so there are many interpretations of ‘success rate’ and a huge number of varying claims.
Some companies define ’success’ as the ability to read any amount of data from your failed drive (which may not contain any useful data), and others will exclude unrecoverable cases from their statistics. When it comes to data recovery, every case is unique and while many customers will enjoy a full recovery, some are inevitably unrecoverable.
Ontrack has successfully performed over half a million data recoveries. We base our success purely on recovering the data that’s most important to our customers and have a ‘no data, no fee’ policy. Equipped with first-class facilities and over thirty years’ experience, Ontrack is your best chance for data recovery.
Why choose Ontrack Australia?
Any Hard Drive
We can recover data from any make or model of hard drive. If your drive is inside a laptop, desktop or RAID, we'll let you know if it can be removed first or if you need to send us the whole system to us.
Any Situation
We can recover from all types of data loss, including deletion, reformatting, electronics failure, physical damage, water or fire damage, viruses, corruption and much more. Whatever your situation, we can help.
Any Time
After over 30 years of data recovery expertise, we know that data loss doesn't wait for a good time. That's why we offer a range of service levels to help you recover lost data 24/7/365.
Mechanical hard drive failures
If your HDD is not working or is making clicking or grinding noise, it is experiencing a mechanical failure. This could be due to a head crash or motor failure.
Mechanical failures require a cleanroom environment in order to open the hard drive without causing further data loss. Contact us today to discuss the best recovery options.
Logical hard drive failures
If your HDD is working, but you cannot access some or all of your files, then it likely to be experiencing a logical failure. This could be due to a lost partition or accidental reformatting of the drive.
Common logical data loss issues include file deletion, corruption, or file directory damage from a virus or malicious program. If your hard drive is still recognised, you can try using our Ontrack EasyRecovery software to get your data back before sending your device to us.
Free* hard drive evaluation
You'll receive the evaluation result and a fixed price quote within 24 hours of receiving the media at our labs.
Shipping is free (up to 3kg). Start your recovery with us now:
*Some exclusions apply
Service levels and pricing
We offer 3 service levels so we can return your data when you need it. We'll provide you with a fixed quote with no hidden charges.
Standard
From $550 to $1,760*
- Maximum price guarantee
- Recovery: 7-10 business days
- All inclusive pricing
Priority
From $1,100 to $2,420*
- Maximum price guarantee
- Free 4 hour evaluation
- Recovery: 2-3 business day
Emergency
From $3,850 to $4,950*
- Maximum price guarantee
- $1,100 emergency evaluation
- 24/7 until completion
- New external USB drive for your recovered data
- All-inclusive pricing, including GST
- Return shipping up to 3kg
- Buy now, pay later with Zip Pay
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- *$330 surcharge for drives over 4TB
What are the common signs of HDD failure?
There are numerous warning signs of a failing hard drive. You may be able to identify them even before you lose your data. These are some of the most common:
- Recurring computer freezing or crashing
- Disappearing or inaccessible data
- Hard drive underperforming
- Boot freezing or disk errors
- Abnormal heating or noises.
How Can We Lower the Risk of a Failing HDD?
Environment
Ensure your hard drive has sufficient ventilation to keep cool and doesn’t accumulate dust. You can do this by keeping your computer in an open area that is regularly cleaned.
Energy
Power surges pose a big risk to electrical items. Make sure you use a surge protector and keep your computer or hard drive unplugged when it’s not in use. This will help avoid electrical damage.
Clean data
Keep your hard drive clean by keeping your files sorted and by running routine cleaning and defragmenting programs.
First aid tips for hard drive failure
Power Off
Turn off your computer or storage device to minimise further damage. If the drive continues to operate, you may risk further physical damage to the drive or permanent data loss.
Water Damage
Do not dry out your hard drive. Corrosion to the media begins with drying and increases loss of data. Follow these instructions for your wet device and send it to us as soon as possible.
Strange noises
Turn off the power. Clicking or grinding noises indicate that the drive might have crashed. This can cause permanent, unrecoverable damage to your files if the drive continues to run.
Deleted or Reformatted
Whether it was an accidental delete, reformat or if your files have gone missing, our DIY data recovery software could help. Download a free trial of the software for a list of recoverable files. If your files can be found, simply purchase the full licence to download the data.
Start your data recovery now with a free consultation.
Contact our team of experts. Ontrack accommodates everyone – from the largest government or enterprise organisation to an individual who may have lost their digital photos and everyone in between.
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