USB recovery from damaged or
corrupted flash memory sticks

With so many USB formats, our engineers have unique skills and
proprietary tools for dealing with everything from memory sticks
to external USB drives.

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Is your USB device faulty or asking to be formatted? Simply select the media type and the symptoms and we will give you a guideline price for the recovery.

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Why Choose Data Recovery Specialists?

► Free USB data recovery diagnosis

► No obligation quote and file listing

► ISO 27001 accredited

► Uniquely experienced and qualified

► Working to ACPO Guidelines

► Proprietary USB data extraction tools

► Regulated by the CPR Part 35

► Data is treated in strict confidence

RAID & Servers

We can recover RAID data, VMWare data and rebuild server files from RAID degradation, damaged disks, logical corruption, deletion and re partitions. We have a 96% success rate from RAID.

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Hard Drive Data Recovery

We can recover data from any type of failure, including mechanical, electronic or logical issues, re-partitions, low level formats and secure erasure. Get an immediate quote now!

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Recover deleted, lost or formatted files and damaged USB flash drives and memory sticks.

Our engineers can recover data from flash memory chips, as well as physically damaged USB drives. We have developed the latest generation software and hardware tools for recovering data from all types of removable media.

USB flash storage relies on a microcontroller, flash memory chips (NAND), USB interface and a crystal oscillator, all of which are prone to physical damage and logical corruption. While there are no moving parts in a flash drive, they degrade simply due to the amount of write operations. Similarly the USB connector can wear out over time and the PCB is prone to damage. Given the size of USB parts and multi-layered circuitry, data recovery can be a challenge.

Our advanced flash memory recovery processes, microscopic soldering, PC3K spider adapters and UDMA software, allow us to read individual USB memory chips in raw format and extract the data. A preliminary diagnostic check will determine the type of fault: physical or logical. The good news is that most damaged drives can be repaired or recovered with specialist tools and knowledge. Logical troubles are often attributed to software errors, malware attacks, power surges and media degradation. A successful recovery of all files will normally depend on a RAW recovery, followed by a rebuild of the specific data structures.

Data Recovery Specialists are leading the way in flash drive data recovery, but our USB recovery capabilities don’t just stop at memory sticks. We have unique knowledge and experience of all USB media and are always available to talk you through the problem.

These were our statistics for USB media and drives last year

► 374 USB drives were received for diagnostic evaluation of which 89% were evaluated and a file listing of recoverable files produced within 48 hours

► 12,875 spare parts catalogued and stored in our USB drive library

► 91.3% data recovery success rate for USB drives

► Our engineers worked 24:7:365 on USB drive data recoveries

► 88% of data recoveries were completed within 5 working days!

► 91% of clients told us that they were satisfied with our data recovery service

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Typical USB Drive Symptoms

Physical Damage

Physical damage to the USB’s interface is one of the most common causes of data loss. In this scenario, the broken leads need to be reattached with a soldering iron. If this isn’t possible, the NAND memory chips must be connected to a donor circuit board.

File System Corruption

Removing a USB flash drive while your machine is still writing data, together with viruses and power surges, can all cause the file system to corrupt. Data recovery can be very time-consuming if individual files need to be repaired. You should always manually eject USB drives before unplugging them.

Unbranded Flash Drives

There are some cheap, unbranded flash drives on the market that display an artificially-inflated storage capacity, which can cause problems when the drive is filled. Basic, free data recovery software can normally be used to recover your data.

File Corruption

If you have an image that is displaying incorrectly, perhaps with the wrong colours, or a text document showing unrecognisable characters, the file structure may be compromised. Data recovery can be incredibly difficult in these scenarios.

Free Data Recovery Evaluation

"Our free hard drive data recovery evaluation service will tell you whether your data can be recovered, exactly how much it will cost and how long the data recovery will take. Simply phone or email us for a job number and send your data recovery to us. Your hard drive or media will be photographed, catalogued and bar-coded and the data recovery evaluation will start within an hour of receipt."

File Listing Of Recoverable Files

"Once in the laboratory, your media will undergo a comprehensive data recovery evaluation to determine the extent of the data loss. We aim to complete this process within 24 hours depending on the complexity of work involved. The engineers will provide a no obligation recovery prognosis, with a guaranteed list of recoverable files and an estimated timescale. You can then decide whether to proceed with the recovery. Should you choose not to proceed, we will return your media by secure data courier."

Completing the Data Recovery

"Should you choose to proceed, the data recovery process will be completed and the data will be safely stored on our servers. We will then copy out the data to your preferred choice of output media - either 64Gb memory stick or HDD (for purchase or loan). Your data will be dispatched on our secure, next day courier service. Once you have received your data any copies of your data will be permanently and securely erased from our servers after 7 days."

Established and Trusted

"40 years experience in the data recovery industry chairing ISO and BSI standards, we have developed a reputation for excellence at a price that is affordable. With extensive data recovery research and development capabilities, our success rates are second to none - without compromising on our prices! This is why over 36,000 companies and individuals come to us every year."

Safeguarding Your Data

"Your data is important to us, which is why all our data recovery procedures comply with the Association of Chief Police Officers Guidelines and Civil Procedure Rules for handling electronic evidence. Great care is taken when recovering and handling your data to ensure that its integrity is maintained and that there is a clear audit trail through the entire data recovery process."

Industry Leading Diagnostics

"Our data recovery laboratory completes over 120 successful recoveries every day from clients including the BBC, NHS and Ministry of Defence. With ISO 27000 (Information Security) and ISO 9001 (Quality Management) accreditation - we are a data recovery company you can rely upon! Class 100 clean rooms, specialised platter removal jigs and software applications allow us to provide the most comprehensive service in the industry."

"I would definitely recommend them to all"

"I had an employee who kept two years worth of his work, on his local drive rather than his network drive. When the drive died the user was in a panic! I send the drive to Data Recovery Specialists, who were able to recover all the users data, promptly and at a good price too! I would recommend them to all - 5 Stars!" - Gary Mulvihill

"You guys saved my company"

"Laptop died with everything for my business on, all invoices, contacts, emails, resources and financials. One data recovery 'expert' just said "your hard drive is dead", but everything was recovered by DRS... Also, provided an extremely fast turn around for reasonable price, where other companies were asking for a significantly higher fee just to look at the computer. Literally, you guys saved my company. I can not thank you enough!!!" - Andrew Laundy

"Professional and friendly throughout"

"I am so pleased as data recovery specialists managed to recover all of my thousands of photographs which I stupidly didn't back up. Service was great and fast. The service wasn't cheap, but they kept in touch with me the entire time, and were professional and friendly throughout. And they recovered my data too!" - Claire Whalley

"I would definitely recommend them for hard drive recovery"

"What do you do when faced with a data recovery situation - I just wanted to cry. After an internet search and phoning around several companies, Data Recovery Specialists seemed to be the best solution. Even though it was a Saturday, they dealt with my enquiry and assured me they could help. I sent my hard drive to them and within a day of receipt they had already determined what was recoverable. They quote was reasonable and I am so thankful to Data Recovery Specialists. I would definitely recommend them for hard drive recovery!" - Shaun Weston

"I would definitely use them again"

"Our RAID-5 failed after two hard drives went down with mechanical issues. Data Recovery Specialists were recommended and they immediately responded to our enquiry. On reciept of the RAID hard drives they expedited the data recovery process and 24 hours later we received all the RAID data. We were expecting considerable downtime, so to be up and running again so quickly was definitely a bonus. I would definately use them again, but I am hoping we don't have any more data recovery issues!" Willmott Dixon

"Surprised how quick the data recovery was!"

"Thank you for processing our data and copying it to hard drive. We were pleasantly surprised how quick the data recovery was and you kept us informed throughout the process. Data Recovery always raises trepidation, but we found the whole experience quite reassuring. I would not hesitate to recommend Data Recovery Specialists in future." Ministry of Defence

"Fast, effective and professional data recovery"

"I thought we would never get our scans recovered and imported back onto our PACS system, but you came to our rescue. Your RAID data recovery service was fast, effective and professional and the consultants we dealt with were very knowledgeable and helpful. Brilliant data recovery service - thank you!" NHS

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"Thank you so much for all your help - Data Recovery Specialists are a real life saver! I do not know what I would have done without the data you recovered from our external hard drive. We would have probably had to re-record all the location shots, which would have been time consuming and very expensive." BBC Wales

"Your hard drive data recovery service really was second-to-none"

"Thank you for solving our stiction issues so promptly from our reel to reel tapes. We were expecting to lose some of the data, so we were extremely happy when you recovered the full survey. Your hard drive data recovery service really was second-to-none! The data you recovered has proved invaluable." Regal Petroleum

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"I was so worried when I dropped my laptop. It contained all my work and stupidly, I had not backed up the hard drive! I had heard the hard drive data recovery was expensive but had no option. From my first discussion with Data Recovery Specialists, they really eased my mind and I felt confident they could do the job. And to my surprise, the quote for data recovery was not nearly as much as I had budgeted. Thanks for all your help guys! " Victoria Hall

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"From the moment I called Data Recovery Specialists to receiving the data, I cannot fault the service. They recovered absolutely everything from my hard drive and at a price I was comfortable with. Data Recovery Specialists really are life-savers! Whilst I hope it doesn't happen to me again, I would certainly call their data recovery team if I need to." Shenda Falvey

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USB recovery from damaged or corrupted flash memory sticks

Price Calculator

Call 0800 223 0162 for a quote

Recover deleted, lost or formatted files and damaged USB flash drives and memory sticks.

Our engineers can recover data from flash memory chips, as well as physically damaged USB drives. We have developed the latest generation software and hardware tools for recovering data from all types of removable media.

Free Data Recovery Evaluation

File Listing Of Recoverable Files

Completing the Data Recovery

Established and Trusted

Safeguarding Your Data

Industry Leading Diagnostics

"I would definitely recommend them to all"

"You guys saved my company"

"Professional and friendly throughout"

"I would definitely recommend them for hard drive recovery"

"I would definitely use them again"

"Surprised how quick the data recovery was!"

"Fast, effective and professional data recovery"

"Data Recovery Specialists are a real life saver"

"Your hard drive data recovery service really was second-to-none"

"They really eased my mind"

"They really are life-savers!"

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