If you have problems with a hard disk which contains important (valuable) data:
* any kind of manipulation with the hard disk or with software could hinder data retrieval or could cause an enormous increase of the retrieval costs.
* do not use any software, even if some guys (internet) told you to do so
* do not run chkdsk or defragmentation, even if you are told to do so
* do not open a hard disk if you don’t have the knowledge, training and the tools (even then you may expect to lose the data)
* contact a (local) DR company; supply them with complete information
* perhaps some data recovery forum could guide you to find the right Data Recovery company
Four solutions for you:
1. you are the typical user who knows all better than a pro – then try DIY – it’s your data
2. you store your hdd in a safe place for some time – until you got the money
3. you put the hdd into the garbage – you will stay poor and won’t get enough money
4. you look for a pro – even here in the data recovery forum – get an estimate on “money for data basis”
