When your desktop computer stops working or a drive goes missing, it can feel like everything is lost. Important documents, family photos, and business files might seem gone forever. But in many cases, your data can be recovered — even if the system won’t boot or the files were deleted.
At Five Star Data Recovery, we specialize in fast, safe, and secure desktop data recovery. Whether you’ve experienced accidental deletion, file corruption, or a physically damaged hard drive, our team can help you recover lost data and get back to work quickly.
Many issues can lead to lost files on a desktop computer, including:
Sometimes, problems arise from user error. Other times, it’s a mechanical or software issue. Whatever the cause, our job is to help recover your files — whether you need a single document or an entire drive’s contents.
We work with almost all desktop computer models, including:
We also recover data from USB drives, attached desktop hard drives, and file systems in Windows (NTFS, FAT32), macOS (APFS, HFS+), and Linux (ext3/ext4).
You may need desktop data recovery services if:
Even if your desktop seems completely dead, we may still be able to recover lost data.
Your desktop’s data is stored using a file system. File systems determine how files are organized, stored, and accessed. When a drive becomes corrupted or formatted, the file system often breaks down. We recover data from all major file systems:
Understanding the file system helps us rebuild damaged directories and locate hidden or fragmented files. This is especially important when recovering lost files or specific files from formatted or failing drives.
When scanning your desktop drive, we look for specific file signatures that match known file types. This includes:
By identifying these patterns, we can recover data even when file names and folder structures are missing. This deep scan method is crucial when recovering file type data from deleted or damaged sectors.
We understand how important your data is — and how private it can be. Whether you’re recovering personal records, client files, or sensitive research, we handle everything securely and confidentially.
Our step-by-step process is built for safety and success:
We’ll evaluate your drive or computer to determine the type of failure.
We make a full image (clone) of the drive to avoid further damage during recovery.
Using advanced tools, we scan the image for recoverable file types, lost folders, and deleted items. This includes support for lost partitions and formatted volumes.
We show you a preview list of recovered specific files, so you can confirm what we found.
Once you approve the recovery, your data is copied to a new drive or USB drive and returned to you.
Not all cases are the same. Some involve software-based issues, while others are caused by hardware damage.
Logical Recovery
Physical Recovery
If your drive is physically damaged, we use our cleanroom to repair the disk temporarily and create a safe image. From there, we can attempt full desktop hard drive data recovery.
We provide expert desktop data recovery with fast turnaround and honest, upfront pricing. You’ll always know the data recovery cost before we begin—no hidden fees, no surprises.
Our goal is always the same — to recover lost data quickly and safely.
“My desktop PC suddenly stopped booting, and I couldn’t access years of important files. Five Star Data Recovery quickly diagnosed the issue and recovered everything from my internal hard drive. Elen kept me updated throughout the process, and the turnaround time was better than I expected. Highly recommend them for desktop data recovery!”
Lauren M.
Glendale, CA
“My Windows desktop crashed after a power surge, and I feared my project files were gone. Vahan personally took the time to explain what likely happened and walked me through the recovery options. They recovered almost 99% of my documents and photos. The flat-rate pricing and no hidden fees were a huge relief.”
Chris B.
Sacramento, CA
“I had a Seagate hard drive inside my desktop that stopped spinning. I found Five Star Data Recovery online and decided to give them a shot. Alex worked on my case and was able to recover almost all of my data, even though the drive had mechanical damage. The clean room service was worth every penny.”
Samantha H.
Phoenix, AZ
Located outside of Los Angeles? No problem. We offer free round-trip shipping for all desktop recovery jobs in the U.S. Simply start a case online and we’ll send you a prepaid shipping label to send in your desktop drive.
Once we receive your device, diagnostics begin within 24 hours. Whether you’re in California, New York, or Texas — we can help.
Yes. If your desktop PC won’t turn on, we can safely extract the internal hard drive or SSD and attempt a full data recovery. Common causes include motherboard failure, PSU issues, or drive-level faults.
Absolutely. Whether your desktop has a traditional hard drive or a solid-state drive, we have the tools and expertise to recover data from all major desktop storage types.
A clicking desktop hard drive often indicates a mechanical failure. Do not continue powering it on. We offer cleanroom-based recovery solutions to salvage data from physically damaged drives.
Yes, we provide deleted file recovery from desktop hard drives, as long as the data hasn’t been overwritten. This includes accidental deletion, formatted partitions, or emptied recycle bins.
Yes. Our services support both Windows desktop recovery and macOS desktop recovery, including iMacs, Mac Minis, custom-built PCs, and branded desktops from Dell, HP, Lenovo, and more.
Most desktop data recovery cases are completed within 3–5 business days. For urgent cases, we offer Expedited and Expedited Plus services with priority turnaround options.
Yes, we recover data from RAID-enabled desktop workstations, including RAID 0, 1, 5, or custom arrays commonly used in content creation or server-grade towers.
Yes. We offer free local pickup in the Los Angeles area and nationwide mail-in service for desktop data recovery. Just fill out the form and we’ll provide a prepaid shipping label.
Data loss is stressful — but working with us doesn’t have to be. Watch how our team handles each recovery with care, professionalism, and precision. From diagnostics to delivery, we offer flat-rate pricing, honest communication, and proven results — all from our secure Glendale lab.
Lab Hours
Mon – Friday: 10am to 6pm
Saturday: 10am to 2pm
Lab Hours
Mon – Friday: 10am to 6pm
Saturday: 10am to 2pm
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