{"id":81635,"date":"2018-03-15T09:57:47","date_gmt":"2018-03-15T16:57:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/?p=81635"},"modified":"2022-04-11T10:32:31","modified_gmt":"2022-04-11T17:32:31","slug":"how-to-recover-your-files-with-backblaze","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/how-to-recover-your-files-with-backblaze\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Hard Drive Crashed — Get Working Again Fast with Backblaze"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Editor\u2019s note:<\/strong> On March 3, 2022, Backblaze ended the USB flash drive restore option. While we parted ways with USB flash drives, we continue to offer many options for restoring your files\u2014explore ways to recover your data here<\/a>.<\/div>\n

The worst thing for a computer user has happened. The hard drive on your computer crashed, or your computer is lost or completely unusable.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, you\u2019re a Backblaze customer with a current backup in the cloud<\/a>. That’s great. The challenge is that you\u2019ve got a presentation to make in just 48 hours and the document and materials you need for the presentation were on the hard drive that crashed.<\/p>\n

Relax. Backblaze has your data (and your back). The question is, how do you get what you need to make that presentation deadline?<\/p>\n

Here are some strategies you could use.<\/p>\n

One<\/strong> \u2014 The first approach is to get back the presentation file and materials you need to meet your presentation deadline as quickly as possible. You can use another computer (maybe even your smartphone) to make that presentation.<\/p>\n

Two<\/strong> \u2014 The second approach is to get your computer (or a new computer, if necessary) working again and restore all the files from your Backblaze backup.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start with Option One, which gets you back to work with just the files you need now as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n

Option One \u2014 You\u2019ve Got a Deadline and Just Need Your Files<\/h2>\n

Getting Back to Work Immediately<\/h3>\n

You want to get your computer working again as soon as possible, but perhaps your top priority is getting access to the files you need for your presentation. The computer can wait.<\/p>\n

Find a Computer to Use<\/h4>\n

First of all. You\u2019re going to need a computer to use. If you have another computer handy, you\u2019re all set. If you don\u2019t, you\u2019re going to need one. Here are some ideas on where to find one:<\/p>\n