Sometimes things just don't work out how you'd like them to, and your PC or laptop has finished the end of it's working life...but what happens to your precious files and pictures?

You might think that once your PC or laptop has stopped working that it means the end of all your data too, but that's not always the case.

Your data, such as spreadsheets, music and pictures, is stored on the computer's hard drive - this is the part of a computer which acts like the 'brain'.

Clapham Geeks will carefully examine your hard drive using the latest diagnostic techniques to see what data is recoverable - even if some of the data is corrupt we can usually salvage the data that is left. If the machine has failed we can recover the data off your hard drive and transfer it to a new external hard drive for you, so that you have complete peace of mind, or back them up to DVD so that you can transfer them to a new PC or laptop.

Computers can often last a long time, and inevitably sometimes you decide to change your PC for a more modern, faster PC - but don't throw your old one away. You'll be surprised at how much you can get for your old PC, by selling it to friends or family, or putting it on an online auction site such as eBay.

So you've got a buyer for your PC - but what happens to all your old files - you can delete them of course but they're always still there waiting for the data to be recovered from them.

You could of course opt to just scrap your old PC, but even then, if you have senisitive data on them such as business contacts and confidential documents, simply throwing the machine away isn't enough.

Clapham Geeks can perform a deep deletion and scrambling of all data on your hard drive, even on deleted items - we'll pick your PC up, data cleanse it and return it to your complete satisfaction, safe in the knowledge that your data can't get into the wrong hands.

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Bought a new PC and need to transfer files from one to another? it's not always easy and it certainly takes time.

Clapham Geeks can take all your precious documents, pictures, movies and music and transfer them to your new PC. What's more, we can also back up your data onto a DVD or supply you with a brand new external hard drive, so that if anything goes wrong with your PC, your documents are safe. We can also give you tips and tricks on how to keep your data safe as well as advice on how to get the best out of your anti-virus program.