Definition: data recovery


Restoring data from disks, tapes, CDs and digital photo memory cards that have been damaged by accidents, natural disasters, power surges and malfunctioning electronics. Laptop hard disks are especially vulnerable if users are constantly on the move. See disaster recovery.




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Data Recovery Fact

Firmware

Permanent instructions and data programmed directly into the circuitry of read-onlymemory for controlling the operation of the computer.

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