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11 June 2024  Ashley S. Miller  Specialist of Customer Service Dept.
 

Summary
Learn two proven techniques to quickly recover data from laptop hard drive and protect your valuable information.



Table of contents

table iconI. What are the methods for recovering data from a laptop hard disk that cannot be turned on?
table iconII. How to avoid data loss in the hard disk?
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I. What are the methods for recovering data from a laptop hard disk that cannot be turned on?

If your laptop shows a blue screen or black screen and cannot turn on normally, use Renee Passnow to restore or transfer important data from the hard disk. Here’s how to do it.

1. Use Renee Passnow to recover hard disk data

Renee PassNow is a professional tool for Windows users. It clears account passwords, creates new administrator accounts, restores disk/memory card data, recovers data post-formatting, transfers files, and erases or scans disk files. Additionally, it repairs Windows system issues like MBR boot records, DBR errors, 0xc00000e, startup failures, and black/blue screen problems. Compatible with Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP/Vista, it meets diverse system rescue needs.
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Step 1: Download and install Renee Passnow on a functional computer. Connect a USB stick to the computer, run Renee Passnow, and select “Create a Live USB.” Note: Ensure all important files on the USB stick are backed up as this process will delete all data.
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Step 2: Select (x64) or (x86) based on your system type, click (Download Now) to download the ISO file, then click (Create USB) after downloading, and finally click (Eject USB).
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Step 3: Connect the boot device to the target computer, turn it on, and quickly press the BIOS shortcut key displayed on the screen (this prompt lasts only one or two seconds). Enter the BIOS setting interface and set the USB device or CD-ROM drive as the primary boot option. Save and exit. For guidance, refer to: How to enter BIOS and modify the boot order.
Note: If you create a rescue USB disk, select (Removable Devices) as the first boot item, and if you create a rescue CD, select (CD-ROM Drive) as the first boot item.
change boot order in BIOS menu
Step 4: Once Renee Passnow is loaded, select the Undeleter option and click Run. To transfer the entire hard disk data, use the Data Backup or Data Transfer function.
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Step 5: Select (Whole Disk Scan) to scan the target hard disk.
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Step 6: After the scan, select the file to recover, click Recover, save the file to an external disk, eject the USB stick, and repair the computer.
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If the above method is too difficult, you can also remove the hard drive from the malfunctioning laptop, use a hard disk enclosure to connect it to a functioning computer, and then proceed with data recovery.

2. Use Renee Undeleter to restore data in the hard disk

Renee Undeleter is a specialized software for restoring various data files. Whether you’ve accidentally deleted important files, emptied the recycle bin, or formatted a disk/storage, this tool can retrieve lost data. It includes four functional modules: Fast Partition Scan, Whole Partition Scan, Whole Disk Scan, and Image Creation, offering comprehensive solutions for all potential data loss issues.
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Step 1: Connect the hard disk to a bootable computer via a hard disk box, download and install Renee Undeleter, run it, and select the “Whole DIsk Scan” option.
Note: Do not install on the disk that needs to restore data, so as not to cause data overwriting.
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Data Recovery Function:

  • Fast Partition Scan – Quickly retrieve files lost due to accidental deletion or emptying the recycle bin.
  • Whole Partition Scan – Recover files from inaccessible or formatted partitions.
  • Whole Disk Scan – Analyze partition information and fully scan the entire disk.
  • Image Creation – Create an image of a partition to back up its current state.
Step 2: Select the hard disk and click (Next).
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Step 3: The software will analyze the hard disk. A prompt window to “select the partition you want to scan” may appear. Select the desired partition; otherwise, it will scan all partitions, which will take longer. After scanning, preview the files in the right preview window, select the files to restore, and click the Recover button in the lower right corner.
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Step 4: Select the target folder, click Browse to choose another disk for saving the recovered files, then click Recover to start the file recovery. Wait patiently.
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II. How to avoid data loss in the hard disk?

Use data recovery software as an emergency measure for lost data. If the data is severely damaged, recovery may not be successful. To avoid data loss, follow these suggestions for daily notebook use.

1. Regularly back up hard disk data

Backing up data is essential to prevent hard drive data loss. Since data on the hard disk can be lost unexpectedly, regularly back up important data from the notebook hard disk to external disks. For specific steps, please check file backup.

2. Use antivirus software to prevent virus infection

If the laptop is infected with a virus, files may be at risk of loss and damage. Using antivirus software is crucial to prevent data loss on the hard disk. Ensure you update your antivirus software regularly for optimal effectiveness.

3. Put the notebook in a dry and dust-free environment

The hard disk is the most fragile part of a computer. Dust or moisture can cause it to fail. It’s best to keep your notebook in a dry, dust-free place, whether in use or not.