Milton Keynes No.1 CCTV Data Recovery Specialist
25 Years of Expertise – Trusted CCTV Data Recovery Services
At Milton Keynes Data Recovery, we specialize in professional CCTV data recovery for all types of devices and storage systems. With over 25 years of experience, we provide reliable, efficient, and secure services to recover your critical surveillance footage.
Supported CCTV Manufacturers
We recover data from all major CCTV brands, including:
- Yale
- Swann
- Ring
- Reolink
- Tapo
- Nest
- Hikvision
- Axis Communications
- Dahua Technology
- Bosch Security Systems
- Hanwha Techwin
- IDIS
- Avigilon
Supported CCTV Hard Drives
We recover data from all specialised CCTV hard drives, including:
- Seagate SkyHawk Surveillance Hard Drive Series
- Western Digital (WD) Purple Surveillance Hard Drive Line
- Toshiba S300 Surveillance Hard Drive Series
- WD AV-GP Desktop SATA Hard Drives
- Seagate Video 3.5 HDD
- WD Purple with AllFrame Technology
Common CCTV Data Recovery Issues
1. Mechanical Failure
- Description: Physical damage to components like the spindle, motor, or read/write heads.
- Symptoms: Clicking, grinding, or whirring noises; drive not spinning.
2. Firmware Corruption
- Description: Corruption in the firmware makes the drive inaccessible.
- Symptoms: Drive not recognised by the DVR/NVR or computer.
3. Logical Corruption
- Description: Errors in the file system prevent access to stored footage.
- Symptoms: The system reports “drive needs to be formatted” or shows no data.
4. Bad Sectors
- Description: Damaged sectors on the drive surface result in unreadable data.
- Symptoms: Freezing or skipping during video playback.
5. Accidental Formatting
- Description: The drive is unintentionally formatted, erasing all stored data.
- Symptoms: Complete data loss, but the drive is still operational.
6. Overwritten Data
- Description: New footage overwrites older recordings, especially in continuous loop systems.
- Symptoms: Missing older footage.
7. Physical Damage
- Description: Damage caused by impact, drops, or mishandling.
- Symptoms: Drive not detected, visible cracks, or deformations.
8. Power Surges or Electrical Damage
- Description: Voltage spikes damage the drive’s electronic components.
- Symptoms: Drive not powering on or irregular functionality.
9. Water or Liquid Damage
- Description: Exposure to water or other liquids damages internal components.
- Symptoms: Drive unresponsive or corroded connectors.
10. File System Corruption
- Description: Corrupted file allocation tables prevent access to stored videos.
- Symptoms: DVR/NVR shows error messages or cannot locate footage.
11. DVR/NVR Firmware Issues
- Description: Firmware bugs in the DVR/NVR corrupt data on the hard drive.
- Symptoms: Missing footage or unresponsive system.
12. Drive Not Recognized
- Description: The system or computer fails to detect the drive.
- Symptoms: “Drive not detected” errors in the DVR/NVR or PC.
13. Platter Damage
- Description: Scratches or warping on the platter surface due to head crashes.
- Symptoms: Clicking sounds; unreadable data.
14. Partition Table Corruption
- Description: Corrupted partition tables make the drive inaccessible.
- Symptoms: Drive detected but shows as unallocated or unformatted.
15. Encrypted Drive Issues
- Description: Drives encrypted for security purposes become inaccessible due to lost keys or corrupted encryption software.
- Symptoms: Data inaccessible without decryption, even though the drive is functional.
Why Choose Us?
- Free Diagnostics: Get a detailed analysis of your CCTV hard drive without any upfront cost.
- Experienced Engineers: Over 25 years of expertise in CCTV data recovery.
- Secure Recovery Environment: Our labs ensure the safety and confidentiality of your data.
- Fast Turnaround: Minimised downtime with quick and efficient recovery processes.
- Advanced Tools: Cutting-edge recovery tools to handle the most challenging issues.
Our Process
- Initial Diagnostics
- Thorough assessment to identify the fault and determine recoverability.
- Safe Data Recovery
- Securely recover data using specialized tools and techniques.
- Verification
- Validate recovered footage to ensure complete integrity and usability.
- Data Delivery
- Return your footage in a format compatible with your system.
Contact Milton Keynes Data Recovery Today
Don’t let lost surveillance footage compromise your security or evidence. Trust the experts to recover your critical data quickly and efficiently.