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Partially Encrypted Laptop Drive With Electro-Mechanical Issues

Written by Corrie Theron on Tuesday, 21 January 2014. Posted in Hard Disk Data Recovery, Encrypted Disk Data Recovery

Thursday morning my laptop no longer started up. I logged a call with our IT support and they informed me that there is an issue with McAfee encryption and that they need to decrypt and then backup the data and reinstall my laptop ect. They struggled for days and then sent my laptop to our security experts whom also struggled for days.
They were however confident that the hard drive is in a state that one should be able to recover the data, I then suggested that I get in touch with you guys since they have exhausted all their expertise in terms of attempting to restore the data and hence you guys are now sitting with my hard drive.

There is lots of business related data on my machine of which I have no backup as well as personal information, so ideally I’m looking for all the data."

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Fantastic service, going beyond and pushing the boundaries of service to move to that sweet zone, where a company can be called exceptional. If you need data recovery, "You are in good hands here"
Bob Glenister
- Telpro Management (Pty) Ltd.
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Loosing access to our data on our little NAS device was very traumatic, especially because we do a lot of training and outreach work in difficult to reach communities. We rely on the various types of data for preparations and to provide feedback to donors and supporters. We are truly greatful for TecLeo's support and low cost in recovery of the data and providing the full solution to our data needs. We want to really thank TecLeo for their friendly assistance, professional advice and service. May the Lord bless you with the riches of his blessings."
Hannes and Elzaan de Villiers
- Missionaries
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Quick, efficient and professional. Just what you need when you've lost everything."
Kabelo Kekana
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My server's hard drive crashed and Martin at TecLeo was recommended. What service!! Thank you! I highly reconmmend this company for all your data recovery."
Mara Scholtz
- Owner at Fleet Figures
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Thank you very much for your speedy response and professional service."
Veronica Sterley
- Supercare Services Group (Pty) Ltd
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Julle diens aan my was werklik uitstekend. My herwinde data is gouer aan my terug besorg as wat ek verwag het. Nogmaals vreeslik baie dankie."
Joseph Dicks
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This was the first time that I required recovery of my stock of e-books that was locked in an external drive. I had lost all hope of recovering it but decided to give Tecleo a try to get my library back and the investment paid off. Tecleo were able to recover my hard drive 100% and they did this in lesser time then they stipulated. I now have my holiday reading material back and its all thanks to Tecleo. Well done Tecleo team."
Roy Naidoo
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Tecleo is a professional, trustworthy, reliable and knowledgeable data recovery company. Initially they informed me that they might be able to recover 80% of data and that it takes time to recover lost data. Tecleo recovered 100% of my data. I was overjoyed. The cost to recover the data was irrelevant as I was prepared to pay far more than what I was charged by Tecleo. I will recommend Tecleo to any company or person that is in need of serious data recovery. I wouldn't waste my time ever again with promises from another company or person that data can be recovered at a lower or cheaper price. "School fees" were paid! A dedicated, motivated and professionally qualified team is at work at Tecleo. Thank you so very much."
Annette Scholtz
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After dropping my laptop by mistake, I thought I had lost everything in my HD when it prompted me to format after I switched it on. A friend of mine told me about Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab and advised me that I take it to them. They assisted me very quickly in no time and I managed to retrieve all my data back. Thank you very much Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab for your best service. Thanks, Guys!!!"
Lebogang Tlatsi
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I am the proud owner of a production company called Twenty Five Frames Productions. We deal with a lot of different types of projects that range in size and budget. We are very understanding towards the clients needs and what they can afford, so when complications occur and the price begins to exceed the budget, we try our best to help the customer and keep prices as low as we can. This is where Tecleo has similar interests at heart. They were the only data recovery facility that was understanding towards the situation we were in, when one of our drives bombed out on us. They managed to help us and provide the best rate out there.
Thanks to Tecleo, we have a better chance to stay within budget and recover valuable files in a reasonable time frame."
Zane Duraes
- Twenty Five Frames Productions
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After trying various other companies to recover my data with no luck I tried Tecleo and I'm absolutely forever thankful to you! I'm a Wedding Photographer and no price can be put on someone's wedding memories! After my external hard drive fell and various attempts by other companies to recover the data I thought my business will get a bad reputation because of it, but thank God for Tecleo and your professional fast service, they recover 100% of my data and I was able to give the bride her wedding memories after all and also keep my good reputation! I pray that your business will continue to be Blessed!"
Driekie Potgieter
- 3'kie's Photography
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My external hard drive became noisy, and then at once became unable to mount. With hindsight, I could have acted on the slightly increased vibration from the drive before it failed. Tecleo recovered the majority of the files on my drive, which were family photos of sentimental value to us. It must have been a very tedious job, as it took much longer than expected. Tecleo along the way communicated professionally with us. Despite it taking much longer, they stood by their initial cost estimate."
Tim Parter
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BAIE GOEIE NUUS - Mariana se hardeskyf wat begin Mei gecrash het is uiteindelik recover. Al die fotos is gered! Ons het 8 Mei die hardeskyf ingegee by Intratec in Midrand. Op 15 Julie het hulle ons laat weet dat hulle uiteindelik opgee en dat hulle geen sukses gehad het met die herwinning van die data nie. In al hierdie weke se wag het hulle ons ingelig dat hulle 2 keer moes parte aan die hardeskyf vervang. Ons het Donderdag 16 Julie die hardeskyf by Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab in Centurion ingegee. Met die eerste oogopslag het hulle gesê dat Intratec nooit eens die hardeskyf oop gemaak het nie. Die seëls van die hardeskyf van nog heel. Net 1 week later was die job gedoen - suksesvol !! Waar die eerste maatskappy in 10 weke niks kon reg kry nie. Ek beveel met vrymoedigheid Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab in Centurion aan vir enige Data Herwinning hetsy rekenaar, selfoon, memory kaarte. Hierdie maatskappy weet wat hulle doen."
Chaplain Jaco Vente
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Thanks for the help and the excellent customer service!"
Barry D P Buttress
- Avondale Films
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Excellent service and turn around time. I would recommend them to any one needing data recovered."
Marinus Jordaan
- South African Forensic Investigation and Training Institute
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I just want to thank you for the excellent service that we have received at the time that we needed your assistance. I will in the future use your services again as I know how important data to our users are."
Willem Schmidt
- Access Freight Africa (PTY) Ltd
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The assistance and service I got from Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab was excellent. They immediately replied to my request for a quotation, and assisted me promptly with the recovery of all my data that I lost. Will highly recommend their services to anyone, and will definitely be using their services in future."
Andre Meyer
- Meyer Productions
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When you suffer from data loss, not once, (crashed drive) BUT twice, (portable hard drive housing the recovered data stolen!!) … who could possibly step in and help out?? Big up to the TecLeo team for going above and beyond in ensuring my data is back where it belongs … Yes, data recovery is an expensive business but dealing with a professional, motivated team takes some of the sting out of it – Thanks for your understanding and outstanding service!! – will recommend you again and again."
Duncan Battison
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Thanks Corrie & Team! I had send in a clients' hard drive to be recovered and requested the client to indicate the files and folders to be recovered. After Tecleo recovered these, the client asked but what about a few more folders. Tecleo without hesitation re-examined the hard drive and recovered all of the info needed! Thanks Guys! I can and will always recommend you to recover almost any lost info!"
Rudi Heystek
-Intricate IT Solutions
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Thanks to Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab all our Data has been restored and we are up and running again! Thanks from Green Leaves Country Lodge!"
Anja Bronn
- Green Leaves Country Lodge
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It was a pleasure to work with Tecleo. Tecleo recovered all my data.I am very satisfied with Tecleo and will always sent all my recovery work to them. Keep on being the best !!!"
Thys Buitendag
- TB Computers
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Fast, Efficient and Professional Service!"
Brenden Espag
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I would like to thank the team at TecLeo and especially to Corrie for their excellent service, understanding and complete professionalism in dealing with a recovery case that we needed solved, a massive thank you. Well done."
Stephen Perestrello
- Private
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Thank you very much for your quick and efficient data recovery. We do appreciate it!"
Annamine Jonker
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The service was great, data was recovered much quicker than originally quoted. I will definitely use your services again and spread the word on how great Martin, Antoinette and team are."
Wayne Reid
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"Our client needed a 2TB data drive recovered.Due to the type of failure we could not assist as a computer shop.Tecleo was quick with an estimate with different options from quick to a couple of days. We had a very good experience with these guys
and will definitely use them in future. Professional, fast to respond and friendly staff."

Gerrie Pieterse

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They are very quick and professional, and deliver as promised. I would recommend them for those that need data recovery and someone you can trust."
Ricardo Machado

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Well Done To Henk, Martin And Antoinette, I used their services for the first time, and was really impressed in the service and their turnaround time. There's nothing more daunting than to have lost precious data. Thanks to the team were just another happy smiling customer. Keep up the good work, and will definitely give you more business in the future."
Ishal Haripersad
- KIB College (Pty) Ltd Durban
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I want to thank Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab for their service that they offered me. I was really struggling to find a place that is affordable yet trustworthy with my broken HDD. It was a WD Elements 1TB hard drive. Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab from the beginning was very helpful and could assist me immediately in the friendliest manner. I especially want to thank Martin Smith for the quick response and kind heart. It was an absolute pleasure working with Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab and I would suggest their service to anyone that has lost data on any memory device. Thank you very much!"
Bernard De Villiers
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The reception was prompt and professional. 2. Quotation received the same day. 3. Service request - recovery of data a week earlier than expected. 4. Discount was negotiable and fair. Although still expensive(only complaint) the rest is worth a 5 star rating which left me as a happy customer of Tecleo Data."
Eugene Goosen

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Thanks Martin for restoring my faith in data storage !! Really appreciate the flexibilty Tecleo offers individuals - the anxiety & prospect of losing data as a photographer was a nightmare! Appreciated"
Raouf Abed
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I highly recommend Tecleo. After trying everything to recover a crashed hard drive, the people at Tecleo came to the rescue and recovered everything. From start to finish they were the best. Professional, sympathetic and extremely knowledgeable. Thank you so much for saving my butt, Tecleo"
Michelle Leslie
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I am a PhD student on a very tight time schedule. Losing my data at a critical time this year by accidentally dropping my external hard drive was traumatic for me. Especially as I hadn't backed up the last few months of detailed data analysis work. But being a student means I am on a tight budget too. Tecleo were able to turn this situation around. They gave me hope and a solution. Martin was full of technical knowledge and so professional to deal with. Henk was brilliant in reviewing the final costs and charging me only for the amount of data recovered. That is a huge concession to a student. It is good old-fashioned customer service like this, that make them stand head and shoulders above other companies. It is this combination of technical expertise, individual tailoring and fair treatment that will keep me a loyal customer of theirs. You get a well-deserved 5 stars from me and keep up the good service!"
Tracey Laban
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Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab have again recovered my data from MSATA hard drive. I have used them before and I knew they will be able to help with the recovery of my data from a broken MSATA hard drive, these guys are professional and their service is very Good and on-time recovery because they did in 45 minutes and off-cause they can recover data from anything you can think off. They assisted me with quick and professional service and really saved the day with their ability to recover and secure my data, THANK YOU TecLeo and keep it up, you are the BEST by far."
Gerald Mathekga
- NERSA
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Very professional service, with excellent information and responses on status. Met their committed delivery time with completely successful data recovery. Outstanding and exemplary service!"
Michael Olivier
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Very efficient systems put in place to ensure a smooth service delivery."
Seima Monyemoratho
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Being a musician/producer/gamer and an avid user of my computer, I have put my PC to the test one time too many. I lost my hard-drive to old age & over-use. I had many extremely important files which I just couldn't lose, and just when I gave up hope. I contacted the CSIR, who advised me that "TecLeo" is the best in the business. "If they can't restore your data, no one can." Contacting them I experienced great service and because I am a private user, they gave me a decent price. Within no time I was quoted and set for the recovery. Thanks a million.
Magda Maas
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I have a NAS device with 6 drives that is on a network where all our work finally sits. After a years work of Video production (close to 17TB), I replaced the Drives with fresh new drives for the new years worth of work and kept the old drives as back-up to be used whenever we might need those files. The NAS continued to work fine until 2 months later when I put the old set of drives back to access the old data. To my horror, none of the drives where readable anymore - they showed up as having data - just that the NAS could not read it! The NAS could see only the new drives if fitted back but not all my old work. No joy at all was received from the manufacturer in decoding the info to be read by our computers. We realised only too late that the NAS worked like that - once reconfigured, it could not see the old stuff. I am very thankful to come across a company like TECLEO who not only saved the day by decoding and safely transferring all the data onto readable new drives but in such an efficient and cost saving way. They kept us timeously informed of progress and most importantly, kept to the agreed price despite the laboriously long job. I will definitely recommend this company that stands out among the rest because of their principles and not being driven by greed as is so commonplace nowadays."
Suda Sing
- African Lotus Productions
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The service of Tec Leo Data Recovery Lab is spectacular!"
Bennie Joubert
- (JSDAAV Internet Solutions CC)
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I am extremely pleased with the TecLeo team and service I received. Their personal approach was impressive and they were very helpful in every aspect. They retrieved all the data that I was devastated to have lost. Their collection and return delivery service were greatly appreciated. Overall, their service was quick and efficient and very professional. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them further."
Lynne Malcolm
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I have done business with Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab in the past and was very happy with their service and standards. When my mom's external hard drive bracket broke recently I rushed to them expecting the worse. It was data that would have taken months to recreate and a stressful and untimely problem. They helped me immediately and was willing to help to find the most cost effective way to fix the problem. I can recommend their service 1000 x over! Tecleo Data Recovery Service is a reliable, professional and cost effective... definitely the solution to all your data recovery problems."
Tharina du Preez
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After dropping my laptop by mistake, I thought I had lost everything in my HDD when it prompt me to format it after I've switched it on. A friend of mine told me about Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab and advised me that I take it to them. They assisted me very quickly in no time and I managed to retrieve all my data back. Thank you very much Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab for your best service."
Kgotso Letele
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In a slight panic ,and fearing for the worst ,I took my damaged hard drive to Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab. The friendly and professional staff quickly turned my frown into smiles by fixing my hard drive in no time - and with their competitive prices , I managed to also save money! You rock!"
Setshaba Mampe
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Excellent service and turn around time. I would recommend them to any one needing data recovered."
Johan Fourie
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The disc clutch mechanism (reading heads) on my son's hard drive failed. He was so upset realizing that he had lost all his photos and videos from his GAP year spent in Canada, memories of a fantastic year which included skiing videos taken by a professional photographer.
I contacted a technical support technician who could not help but referred me to Tecleo Data Recovery. As soon as they received the hard drive they emailed me a job card and a quote explaining what the problem was... I can highly recommend their services; their customer support is excellent and their service very professional and competent."
Ros Steytler
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I had previously had my corrupted hard drive at other "experts" who told me the drive was irrecoverable. Tecleo Lab recovered 95% of my precious 15,000 photos which are priceless! Not only did they do it timeously and efficiently, they were some of the nicest people I have ever met. Thank you, Tecleo for giving me back my memories!!!!"
Sharon Hoffman
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ALWAYS a pleasure doing business with Tecleo!"
Rianda Bloem
-C.B. Systems
(Computer & Networking Specialists)
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The best data recovery specialist around!!! Fast and friendly service. The team at tecleo go out of their way to resolve all issues. They were able to recover all my information on my crashed hard drive server!! Definelty worth every star!"
Rizwan Tayob
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After a lighting incident, I did not expect my data to be recovered 100% but lo and behold Tecleo recovered 100% of my hard drive in about 4 days. Now that's what I call excellent service."
Sebotse Nkhwashu
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Best data recovery company in town."
Fritz Vermaak

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Graag wil ek julle bedank vir die herwinning van ons kosbare fotos vanaf n SD skyfie. Soos ek aan julle genoem het ek op n wildrit i.d. aand my geheuekaart uitgevee - ons was platgeslaan maar die span van TecLeo het ons weereens nie teleurgestel nie en my eerste kleindogter se fotos was gered!!!
Nogmmaals baie dankie"
Calla Hansen
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I came across TecLeo Data Recovery with a quick internet search and was completely surprised to find that they are one of the most efficient and professional data recovery companies that I have come across. The personal service, courtesy, professionalism and responsiveness is really exceptional. I would recommend TecLeo to anyone that is looking to recover any lost data."
Aadil Hassim
- CISCO Systems
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Saved my 4 years of university! much appreciated. Good, friendly and welcoming service with great results in my case! thank you."
Harshal Thaker
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My first time recovery with Tecleo. I was hugely impressed by the response and professionalism and the quality of the works done. Got all my "lost" data back after an external HDD refused access from any computer. Thanks to all, very impressed. I can recommend any business with Tecleo, especially if you are in dire straights."
Walter Gygax
- Media Solutions Botswana
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Thank you for excellent service!"
Navi Pillay
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I have used TechLeo on several occasions and they have always delivered. Prices are reasonable and staff are well equipped. Will more likely use them again when in need of a data recovery."
Richard Johnston
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Thank you. It was a pleasure doing business with you."
Barrie Broos
- Credit Agricole
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your team for the quick and professional service you have provided in recovering the data on my harddrive. The data I was on the brink of losing is 2 years worth of phD research and if it wasn't for TecLeo I would have lost it and my future would have gone down the drain. Thank you again for your help and securing my future. I will gladly recommend your service should someone I know encounter a similar problem. Please feel free to post my testimonial on your website, I could not see an option to type it myself."
Tshepo Matemane
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It was a pleasure to work with TECLEO. You are a very professional data recovery company!"
Dilip Samji
- CA Computers
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Tecleo Data Recovery, Thank you so much for your professional service rendered to recover all of my lost data. I cannot thank you enough! My photos that were lost meant the world to me and you guys were the only company who has been able to get that all back for me! I am grateful and again thank you so much for your great service and time put in to recover my data. Definitely worth the money and I will recommend your company to anyone! I want to personally thank Martin and Antoinette for their kind assistance. You guys are awesome!!"
Leanie Basson
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Tecleo Data Recovery was able to help me recover my data after I learned that my hard drive disc failed. There is no worse feeling than to find that your computer does not want to switch on..... first thoughts are that you have lost all your data! What a nightmare! I came across Tecleo Data Recovery on the web and with their accurate directions it was easy to find them. I am so grateful to Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab who recovered my hard work, documents, photo's and very important data. I would like to thank their technicians for their excellent fast service. I am definitively saving Tecleo Data Recovery's contact details on my phone should I ever need data recovery done in the future!"
E Matthysen
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When still working on my Research Projects, the memory stick on which it was saved got damaged. I could not retrieve my documents including the research document and my office's administration work. When I was just about to give-up and start from scratch, a friend took me to Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab where they took pieces of the memory stick and they were able to retrieve the data, thus saving my months and months of research work and years of my office's administration work. I would like to thank TecLeo and assure every one that they need not need to panic, if the lose data, TecLeo is available to help."
Mr. Isong Phillemon Barei
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Thanks for all your help and an amazing service, we have been delighted with the results!"
Brian Ballinger
- Tribology Services (PVT) LTD
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I lost the first photos of my sons birth date and that was a terrible thing to report to a wife with a 7 day old baby.I took the camera memory card to Tecleo data and they managed to recover all the photos.Thanks guys for saving another mans life.your assistance are greatly appreciated and your services will be revered every time.Thanks for the fast and effective service given."
Johan Nel
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Absolutley fantastic. My work hard drive failed recently, and these guys were able to get my data back at a good price. I received regular updates which helped keep my stress levels down. Overall, these guys are great, and super friendly. Would recommend any day to any one! Thanks again!"
Richard Bower
- SKF
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Ek wil net baie dankie sê vir die moeite wat julle gedoen het om my data terug te kry. Dit beteken ontsettend baie vir my. Ek sal julle uitstekende diens aan almal wat dit nodig mag hê, ten sterkste aanbeveel."
Lynnette Swart
-Lynne's Wedding Services
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Thanks guys for assisting me with my hard drive. I was really stressed when it crashed. But coming to you guys were my only solution. once again thanks guys."
Niral Gopal
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Very reliable, trustworthy and efficient service. Feedback on a daily basis. Highly recommended."
Cas Lausberg
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Tecleo are the best at what they do. They certainly over delivered in my case. All my data was recovered within a period of less than 7 days and I was kept informed of their progress all the way to the end of the recovery process where, to my pleasant surprise, every piece of data had been recovered and the integrity tested. Big ups guys!!! Thanks a stack."
Zenzele Nzama
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This is to say thank you for the miracle you did by getting my data out from my old hard drive and into a new one.... Am so so grateful.... Thanks a lot.... One of the best things that has ever happened to me!!!"
Olamide Timothy

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