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Symptoms and causes of data losses
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Symptoms and causes of data losses
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Most frequent manifestations of data loss
- the required file cannot be found or the system reports its damage
- in an attempt to access the required file the computer will „get jammed“
- the computer cannot be started
- the address file or data file contain nonsensical information
- the hard disk unit produces unusual sounds
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Causes of data loss
Physical causes
- fall, impact stress
- manufacturing defect
- excessive temperature or dust content in the air
- overvoltage or static discharge
- liquid penetrating into the disc mechanism
Software causes
- data deletion, overwriting, formatting
- virus action
- operating system or application error
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How to prevent data loss
- store your data in back-up memory units in regular intervals (Elsin offers a powerful and easy-to-use data back-up software for mere CZK 800)
- avoid exposure of your data media to extreme environmental conditions (humidity, dust, temperature, mechanical shock)
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