We always do our best to ensure no data loss is suffered. However we always stress the importance of creating a backup of important information. We strongly recommend having a current backup prior to any works being performed on the device.
In the event of a faulty disk:
If the device is found to have a faulty or unreadable disk and no backup of the data is available, the disk will need to be replaced and a fresh copy of Windows or Mac OS installed.
The faulty disk will be returned to you should you wish to send it to a specialised data recovery lab for further analysis.
In the event the operating system needs to be reinstalled and no backup is available:
If your operating system needs to be reinstalled due to a system stability problem and no backup is available, we will attempt to recover any documents, pictures, desktop items, browser history and emails. We are usually able to recover these items provided the device’s storage has not been encrypted, has not suffered any corruption, damage or has been a victim of ransomware.
In most cases after a fresh operating system install (Windows or Mac OS System) your device will be returned with all default settings, you may need to manually reapply the following settings:
- System settings that aren’t default
- License keys from paid software
- Application settings and default application handling
- Start menu layout (Windows) or dock layout (Mac)
- Wallpapers, fonts, themes and display/colour settings
- Passwords saved to credential managers, web browsers or other password management applications
- 3rd party applications that don’t come with the device out of the box
In the event you are upgrading to a Solid State Drive (SSD):
If the existing disk and data are intact, JVDigital can perform a full disk clone from existing drive, to the replacement drive.
When the device is returned, your data, settings and apps will be exactly how you left it and you will notice an increase in performance and responsiveness from the device.
In the event you are moving to a different device:
JVDigital offers data migration services – for example when you replace your old computer with a new one. Oftentimes, we can clone the entire disk from the previous device to the new device. However in some cases this may not be possible depending on the age of the existing device and amount of data to be migrated.