Data Recovery at Fateka
Fateka Computer Store provides professional data recovery for families and businesses in Herndon, Virginia and the surrounding Route 7 corridor. We recover files from failing hard drives, solid-state drives, external USB drives, flash drives, and memory cards. Every recovery starts with a free diagnostic where we assess the drive, determine what can be recovered, and give you a firm quote. If we cannot recover your data, you do not pay. For drives with severe physical damage requiring clean-room work, we provide honest guidance and can refer you to a specialized lab partner.
We have seen it all. Bring us what you have.
Internal Hard Drives (HDD)
Clicking, grinding, not detected, slow, corrupted. Desktop and laptop drives from any brand. The most common recovery we perform.
Solid-State Drives (SSD)
SSDs fail without warning. Not detected, read-only mode, sudden data loss. We recover data from SATA and NVMe drives.
External USB Drives
Dropped, bumped, not recognized. Western Digital, Seagate, Toshiba, and other portable drives. We recover from enclosure and bare drive failures.
USB Flash Drives and Memory Cards
Corrupted thumb drives, unreadable SD cards, camera cards that stopped working. We recover photos, documents, and other files from portable media.
We recover data from these situations every week
Software-Based Recovery
Deleted files, formatted drives, file system corruption, drives that are failing but still partially readable. We handle this in-store with professional recovery tools. Most cases completed in 1-3 business days.
$99 - $695
If recovery is not possible, you pay nothing. If we recover your data but you choose not to proceed, a $50 diagnostic fee applies.
Old Computer Data Transfer
Got a new computer and need files from the old one? We pull data from old drives, even from computers that no longer turn on, and transfer everything to your new machine.
From $99
Physical Damage Recovery
Clicking drives, dead circuit boards, water or fire damage, drives that will not spin up. These require clean-room equipment we do not have in-store. We diagnose the problem for free, then coordinate with a specialty lab on your behalf. You get a quote before any work begins.
Varies by lab
We handle the shipping and communication so you do not have to. No fee if the lab cannot recover your data. If the lab can recover but you decline and want the drive returned, a $50 return fee applies.
Three steps to getting your files back
Bring in your drive
Walk in with your drive, laptop, or storage device. We run a free diagnostic and assess what can be recovered.
We quote and recover
You get a firm price before we start. We recover your files and save them to a new drive or external storage.
Pick up your data
We verify everything is recovered and help you set up a backup solution so this does not happen again.
Frequently Asked
How much does data recovery cost? +
In-store software-based recovery ranges from $99 to $695 depending on the complexity and drive size. This covers deleted files, formatted drives, corruption, and drives that are failing but still partially readable. For physically damaged drives (clicking, dead boards, water damage), we coordinate with a specialty clean-room lab on your behalf. We always provide a free diagnostic and firm quote before any work begins. If we cannot recover your data, you do not pay. If recovery is possible but you decide not to proceed, a $50 diagnostic fee applies.
Can you recover data from a clicking or dead drive? +
In many cases, yes. We evaluate the drive and give you an honest assessment. For severe physical damage requiring clean-room work, we may refer you to a specialized lab. We always tell you upfront what we can and cannot do.
What should I do right now if my drive just failed? +
Stop using the drive immediately. Do not restart the computer, do not run disk repair tools, do not try to reinstall Windows. The more the drive is used after failure, the lower the recovery chances. Power it off and bring it to us as soon as possible.
How long does recovery take? +
Software-based recovery typically takes 1 to 3 business days depending on the drive size. More complex recoveries may take longer. We provide an estimated timeline during the diagnostic.
How is Fateka different from DriveSavers or Ontrack? +
National data recovery companies charge $500 to $3,000+ because they specialize in severe physical damage requiring clean-room environments. For the majority of data recovery situations involving software corruption, accidental deletion, or drives that are failing but still partially functional, we provide the same results at a fraction of the cost with local, in-person service.
Can you help prevent future data loss? +
Yes. After recovery, we can set up a backup solution so you are protected going forward. We recommend and configure local and cloud backup options tailored to your needs. We also offer FatechWatch managed PC security, which includes ongoing PC health monitoring that catches failing drives before data loss occurs.
FatechWatch catches failing drives before your files are gone.
FatechWatch monitors your PC's drive health 24/7. When a drive starts showing signs of failure, we alert you and help you back up before it is too late. Starting at $49.99/month.
LEARN ABOUT FATECHWATCH →Computer Repair
Drive failure is often a symptom of a bigger problem. After recovering your data, we can diagnose and repair the underlying issue.
Computer repair →Electronics Recycling
Done with the old drive? We offer free electronics recycling.
Free recycling →Do not wait. Bring your drive in today.
Every hour a failing drive stays powered on reduces your chances of recovery. Free diagnostic. No data, no fee.
CONTACT US →Walk-ins welcome · Monday through Friday · 9 AM to 6 PM
Data Recovery on the Route 7 Corridor
Fateka Computer Store provides professional data recovery in Herndon, Virginia, serving families and businesses along the entire Route 7 corridor from Tysons to Leesburg. Whether you are in Reston with a laptop that will not boot, in Ashburn with an external drive that stopped working, or in Sterling with photos trapped on a corrupted memory card, we are minutes away and ready to help.
We serve customers from Herndon, Reston, Sterling, Ashburn, Leesburg, Brambleton, Broadlands, Lansdowne, Potomac Falls, Cascades, South Riding, Chantilly, Centreville, Great Falls, McLean, Tysons, Vienna, Oakton, Fairfax, and surrounding communities in Fairfax County and Loudoun County.
With over 400 five-star Google reviews, Fateka is one of the most trusted computer stores in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Call us at (844) 888-0909 or (703) 783-2050. For business IT needs, visit Fatech IT Advisors or call (703) 719-4000.