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Many times it happens that we face the situation of data loss. In such cases, depending upon the importance of the lost data - we take appropriate steps to recover it. Given below are the 7 simple tips, which should be followed while recovering the lost data.

1. Do not use your system. When you use the computer the chances of overwriting and irreparable loss are extremely high.

2. Do not try and copy any files to or from your disk.

3. Never connect to the internet until the lost data has been recovered.

4. Try and free space on the disk that contains lost files. Empty the recycle bin and browser cache.

5. Avoid removing the cover of hard drive or any other component.

6. Call in the data recovery experts.

7. Package the drive properly when you send it in to a data recovery specialist.

A new crime fighting tool: FRED has been launched for digital data recovery.
FRED is an acronym for Forensic Recovery Evidence Device and is a powerful computer using advanced technologies. It has a single mission; which is to recover digital evidence from whatever electronic devices that may have been used in the commission of a crime.

FRED can recover information from different hard drives and other data storage devices like floppy discs, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Compact Flash, Micro Drives, Smart Media, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, xD Cards and secure digital media and multimedia cards.

This means that devices ranging from cell phones to iPods to servers to supercomputers can be interrogated by FRED, thus helping in digital forensic process and cyber crime investigations.