Desktop Computers • Internal Hard Drives • SSDs • Desktop Data Recovery
Professional Desktop Data Recovery Services
Recover Lost Data From Failed, Damaged, Corrupted, or Inaccessible Desktop Computers
RTS Data Recovery provides professional desktop data recovery services for home users, businesses, students, IT departments, schools, medical offices, legal offices, government agencies, and organizations nationwide. Since 1990, our experienced data recovery engineers have helped customers recover deleted, lost, corrupted, damaged, and inaccessible files from desktop computers, internal hard drives, SSDs, external drives, RAID arrays, and backup devices.
We specialize in desktop hard drive recovery, desktop SSD recovery, Windows desktop recovery, Mac desktop recovery, deleted desktop file recovery, formatted desktop recovery, corrupted desktop file recovery, and business desktop data recovery. Whether your data loss was caused by accidental deletion, formatting, file corruption, bad sectors, mechanical failure, power surge damage, virus damage, ransomware, failed updates, or a desktop computer that will not boot, our team is ready to help.
Our engineers recover desktop data from all major computer and storage brands, including Dell, HP, Lenovo, Apple, Acer, ASUS, Toshiba, Samsung, Western Digital, Seagate, Hitachi, IBM, Fujitsu, Maxtor, SanDisk, Kingston, Crucial, and many others. We use advanced recovery techniques to maximize the chances of restoring your important files safely and securely.
Complete Desktop Recovery for Personal and Business Files
Desktop data loss can happen without warning. A computer may stop booting, an internal hard drive may start clicking, an SSD may stop responding, the operating system may crash, folders may disappear, or important files may become inaccessible after a failed update, power loss, virus infection, or hardware failure.
RTS Data Recovery provides secure and reliable recovery for both physical desktop storage failures and logical file loss situations. We recover documents, photos, videos, emails, QuickBooks files, TurboTax files, databases, music files, school files, legal documents, medical records, accounting data, customer records, and other important files from failed, damaged, deleted, formatted, or inaccessible desktop systems.
Desktop Storage Devices We Recover
RTS Data Recovery recovers data from virtually every type of desktop computer storage device and system configuration.
- Internal Hard Drives
- Desktop SSDs
- NVMe SSDs
- SATA Hard Drives
- IDE / EIDE Hard Drives
- SCSI Hard Drives
- External Backup Drives
- USB Hard Drives
- RAID Arrays
- Windows Desktops
- Mac Desktops
- All-In-One Computers
- Business Workstations
- Gaming PCs
- Older Desktop Computers
- Custom-Built PCs
No Matter What Caused the Desktop Data Loss
- Deleted Files
- Formatted Desktop Drives
- Recycle Bin Emptied
- Lost Partitions
- Corrupt File Systems
- Virus Damage
- Ransomware Damage
- Operating System Failure
- Failed Windows Updates
- Failed macOS Updates
- Desktop Will Not Boot
- Power Surge Damage
- Bad Sectors
- Hard Drive Clicking
- SSD Failure
- Mechanical Drive Failure
Physical Desktop Recovery and Logical Desktop File Recovery
Our professional recovery specialists handle both physical and logical desktop data loss. Physical desktop recovery may be required when an internal hard drive, SSD, or storage device has suffered mechanical or electronic damage, such as failed read/write heads, damaged platters, motor failure, PCB damage, SSD controller failure, NAND memory failure, electrical damage, water exposure, fire damage, or impact damage.
Logical desktop file recovery is needed when the desktop storage device is still functioning but files are missing, deleted, formatted, corrupted, encrypted, or inaccessible because of software problems, partition damage, file system corruption, operating system failure, virus damage, ransomware, or user error.
Common Desktop Data Loss Warning Signs
Many desktop computers show warning signs before complete data loss occurs. If you notice any of these symptoms, stop using the desktop immediately and contact a professional desktop data recovery specialist.
- Desktop will not boot – The computer powers on but cannot load Windows, macOS, or Linux.
- Drive is clicking or grinding – Mechanical damage may be present inside the hard drive.
- Drive not recognized – The BIOS, operating system, or disk utility cannot detect the storage device.
- Files or folders disappear – Directory records, partitions, or file system structures may be corrupted.
- Extremely slow access – The drive may have bad sectors, media damage, failing heads, or SSD problems.
- Blue screen or startup loop – The operating system crashes repeatedly or restarts during boot.
- Drive asks to be formatted – The file system or partition structure may be damaged.
Important: Stop Using the Desktop Immediately
If your desktop will not boot, is clicking, freezing, asking to be formatted, missing files, or showing storage errors, stop using it immediately. Continued use can overwrite deleted files, worsen physical damage, corrupt file structures, damage SSD memory, or reduce the chance of a successful recovery.
Do not run CHKDSK, disk repair utilities, formatting tools, reset options, operating system reinstallations, or consumer recovery software on a failing desktop drive. These actions can make the damage worse and may permanently overwrite recoverable files. The safest option is to have the desktop or storage device professionally evaluated before further damage occurs.
Desktop Data Recovery for All Major Brands
RTS Data Recovery recovers files from nearly all desktop computer manufacturers, storage brands, models, capacities, and storage types. Whether your desktop uses a hard drive, SATA SSD, NVMe SSD, hybrid drive, encrypted storage, external backup drive, or RAID configuration, our engineers can help determine the best recovery method.
- Dell Desktop Computers
- HP Desktop Computers
- Lenovo Desktop Computers
- Apple iMac and Mac Pro
- Acer Desktop Computers
- ASUS Desktop Computers
- Toshiba Desktop Systems
- Samsung Storage Devices
- Western Digital Drives
- Seagate Drives
- Hitachi Drives
- SanDisk SSDs
- Kingston SSDs
- Crucial SSDs
- Custom-Built PCs
- And Many Others
Recovering Your Important Desktop Files
We recover documents, photos, videos, music, databases, emails, QuickBooks files, TurboTax files, Outlook files, school assignments, legal documents, medical records, business records, accounting data, customer files, and other important data from failed or inaccessible desktop computers.
Our process is designed to protect the original media whenever possible. In many cases, we create a sector-by-sector clone of the desktop hard drive or SSD before recovering the data. This helps reduce stress on the failing device and allows our engineers to work from a safer copy of the media.
Why Choose RTS Data Recovery?
RTS Data Recovery is trusted by home users and businesses because we provide secure service, experienced engineers, fast turnaround times, and a customer-focused recovery process. We understand how important your desktop files are, and every recovery is handled with care, confidentiality, and urgency.
- Desktop Data Recovery Since 1990
- Free Data Recovery Evaluation
- No Data, No Charge Guarantee
- Fast Turnaround Times
- Experienced Recovery Engineers
- Secure and Confidential Process
- Desktop Hard Drive and SSD Recovery
- Windows, Mac, Linux and Workstation Recovery
- Support for Documents, Photos, Emails and Business Files
- Nationwide Data Recovery Service
Fast Turnaround Times
Many logical desktop data recovery cases can be completed within 24 to 48 hours. More complex cases involving clicking hard drives, damaged read/write heads, SSD failure, bad sectors, firmware problems, encrypted storage, power surge damage, impact damage, or severe media degradation may require additional recovery time. Our experienced data recovery engineers will keep you informed throughout the recovery process and provide regular updates from evaluation through final recovery.
No Data, No Charge Guarantee
RTS Data Recovery stands behind every desktop data recovery project with our No Data, No Charge guarantee. If we are unable to recover the files you need, there is no recovery fee.
Free Desktop Data Recovery Evaluation
If your desktop has failed, will not boot, is clicking, not recognizing the drive, asking to be formatted, running slowly, or missing important files, contact RTS Data Recovery immediately. Our desktop data recovery specialists are available 24/7 to discuss your recovery options and provide a free consultation.
If we cannot recover your desktop files, you do not pay for the recovery. That is our simple No Data, No Charge guarantee.
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- Can data be recovered from a desktop computer that will not start?
Yes. A desktop computer may fail to start because of operating-system corruption, damaged system files, hardware failure, or a problem with its internal storage device. Data may still be recoverable from the hard drive or SSD even when the computer will not boot.
- What should I do if my desktop computer makes clicking or grinding sounds?
Shut down the computer immediately and do not turn it back on. Clicking, grinding, or repeated beeping may indicate a mechanical hard-drive failure. Continued operation can cause additional damage and reduce the likelihood of a successful recovery. Do not run recovery software on a drive showing physical symptoms.
- Can you recover files from a desktop computer after Windows crashes?
Files can often be recovered after Windows crashes, becomes corrupted, enters a restart loop, or displays a blue-screen error. Recovery options depend on whether the problem involves Windows, the file system, or the storage device itself. Avoid reinstalling Windows because doing so may overwrite recoverable data.
- Can deleted files be recovered from a desktop computer?
Deleted documents, photos, videos, emails, databases, and other files may be recoverable if their storage space has not been overwritten. Stop using the computer immediately after discovering the deletion. Continued use, software installation, downloads, and system updates can overwrite deleted data.
- Can data be recovered from a desktop computer that will not start?
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- Can data be recovered from both desktop hard drives and SSDs?
Yes. Data recovery may be possible from traditional hard disk drives, SATA SSDs, NVMe SSDs, and other desktop storage devices. The recovery method depends on the device type and cause of failure. SSD recovery can be more challenging because TRIM and internal garbage-collection processes may permanently clear deleted data.
- Can files be recovered from a formatted or corrupted desktop drive?
Files may be recoverable after accidental formatting, partition loss, file-system corruption, or a drive becoming RAW or unreadable. Recovery success depends on the type of format, subsequent computer use, and whether the original data has been overwritten. Do not format the drive again or attempt to reinstall the operating system.
- Can data be recovered from a desktop computer damaged by a power surge or liquid?
Recovery may be possible following a power surge, electrical failure, overheating, fire exposure, or liquid damage. The computer should be disconnected from power and left off. Do not attempt to test a visibly damaged drive, as powering it on could cause further electrical or mechanical damage.
- How long does desktop data recovery take?
The timeframe depends on the storage device, the type and severity of the failure, the amount of data involved, and whether cleanroom work is required. Logical recoveries may take approximately 24–48 hours, while physically damaged drives may require five to seven days or longer. A professional evaluation can provide a more accurate estimate.
- Can data be recovered from both desktop hard drives and SSDs?
