Advanced File Recovery, Repair and Digital Forensic Investigations

We specialize in the recovery, repair, conversion and forensics from corrupted, lost, deleted and virus-infected files, irrespective of the condition of the damaged file, and potential data loss scenario including:

Database files
- Microsoft database files
  - Access (.mdb)
  - MS SQL (.mdf, .ldf, .dat)
  - Microsoft Visual FoxPro (.dbf)
  - Microsoft Works databases (.wdb)
- Paradox databases (.db)
- Interbase and Firebird databases (.gdb, .ib, .fdb
- dBase, FoxPro, Clipper database files (.dbf, .fpt)
- Oracle databases (.dbf)
Documents
- Microsoft office files
  - Word (.doc, .docx)
- Wordperfect (.wpd)
Spread Sheets
- Excel (xlsx, .xls)
- Lotus123 (.123)
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt)
Personal information managers (Email Applications)
- Outlook (.pst)
- Outlook Express (.mbx, .dbx)
- Exchange Server (.edb, .stm)
- Exchange (.ost)
- Lotus Notes (.nsf)
Financial records, financial (Accounting) programs and applications
- Microsoft money files (.mny)
- Fincon Accounting (.cdx, .dbf)
- Quickbooks Accouning (.qbb)
- Softline Pastel accounting (.dat, .mdf)
- Accpac Accouning (.dat, .rec, .dap, .dfe, .eap)
- Turbocash (*.fdb)
- MYOB Accounting (.dat)
- Peachtree Accounting (.dat)
- Microsoft Dynamics
- SAGE ERP
- Payroll Software
  - VIP Payroll (.pay, .acu)
  - Pastel Payroll
  - Quickbooks Payroll
Archive and compressed files
- WinZip files (.zip)
- Win RAR (.rar)
Desktop publishing programs
- Microsoft Publisher (.pub)
- Adobe Indesign (.indd)
- Adobe PageMaker
- Corel Draw
- QuarkXPress
Computer-aided design (CAD)
- Caddie (.drw, .dwg)
- AutoCAD (.dwf)
- TurboCAD (.tct, tcw
Vector, Raster and 3D graphics photos, images and files
- Adobe Photoshop (.psd)
- Adobe Illustrator (.ai)
- Quark Xpress (.qxd)
- Corel Photopaint (.cpt)
- CorelDraw (.cdr)
- .jpg, .gif, .bmp, .png, jpeg, .tiff
Sound, music, playlists, audio editing and music production files
- .aiff, .wav, .wma, .mp3, .aac
Project Applications
- Microsoft Project (.mpp)
Videos and Video editing and production files
- mp4, .avi,. flv, .mpeg, .mov
Virtual machines
- VMware (.log, .nvram, .vmdk, .vmsd, .vmsn, .vmss, .vmtm, .vmx, .vmxf)
- Windows virtual machine (.vhd)
Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry applications
Electronic design automation (EDA) files
Fonts
Geographic information system files
Graphical information organizer files,
Object code, executable files, shared and dynamically linked libraries
Physical recordable media archives
Project management software
Reference management software
Scripts
Signal data files
Source code files
Tabulated data files
Webpages
XML mark-up language and other web standards-based file formats

We recover and investigate data from these and all other data files

3D Graphics (61)

Accounting, Payroll and other Financial Applications (10)

Archive and Compressed Files (64)

Biology and Bioinformatics (22)

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) (78)

Database Recovery (55)

Desktop Publishing (DTP) (12)

Documents (61)

Electronic Design Automation (EDA) (27)

Email Recovery, Repair, Conversion and Forensic Investigations (9)

Font Files (20)

Geographic Information System (11)

Graphical Information Organizers (8)

Graphics (Raster) (65)

Graphics (Vector) (22)

Object Code, Executable Files, Shared and Dynamically Linked Libraries (35)

Other (34)

Physical Recordable Media Archiving (20)

Presentation (21)

Project Management Software (1)

Reference Management Software (3)

Scientific Data (Data Exchange) (9)

Scripts (46)

Signal Data (Non-Audio) (13)

Sound, Music, Playlists, Audio Editing and Music Production (87)

Source Code for Computer Programs (85)

Spreadsheet (35)

Tabulated Data (4)

Video, Video Editing and Production (38)

Virtual Machines (20)

Webpage (20)

XML Markup Language and other Web Standards-Based File Formats (5)

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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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An employees hard drive was no longer being detected by the BIOS and they had not backed up anything to the network for 6 months. We sent it to Tecleo Data Recovery for priority service. We were very happy that 100% of our information was recovered intact, and their rates were very reasonable compared to other data recovery labs contacted."
Jason Bailey
-Grant Thornton
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Fast, Efficient and Professional Service!"
Brenden Espag
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Very good very quick service, very satisfied with Tecleo! Recovered my data very well."
Geert Van Kempen
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Thanks for the help and the excellent customer service!"
Barry D P Buttress
- Avondale Films
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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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Truly a pleasure working with a company that's dedicated to the craft of data recovery. With crucial data at stake, it’s a daunting task discerning the right place that would be able to do the essential, retrieve as much data as possible. With a 100% recovery, we are very pleased by the more than capable hands we chose."
Riaan Stoman
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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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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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I had sent in my external drive to another company to attempt to restore lost data, but they were unsuccessful. In desperation, I decided to try one more time. I sent my external drive to Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab, via courier and they returned it to me free of charge. They kept me in the loop throughout the entire process, in a courteous, friendly, kind and professional manner. I am truly grateful that they were able to assist me and would recommend their services to anyone. Thank you once again."
Andries Visagie
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"Very good service, will always use your company.."
Justin McCallum

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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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Fast, Efficient and Friendly support. A pleasure to deal with."
Joao Pestana
- ZenOne Productions (Pty) Ltd
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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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Very reliable, trustworthy and efficient service. Feedback on a daily basis. Highly recommended."
Cas Lausberg
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Major disaster averted for my customer who would have lost 9 years worth of videos and photographs of the most important events in their lives. Your service was excellent and your communication back to me equally so. I will be recommending you to others."
Allan Strydom
- Derivico
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The laptop drive of one of our senior Executives failed after his laptop fell to its death and the most recent backups of his data had failed. I Googled data recovery experts and gave Tecleo a try. We are so impressed that all data, including .PST's were able to be recovered. Years of data and old email correspondence cannot have a price put on it. The service was incredibly efficient and of an excellent quality. Hopefully we won't have the need again, but should we ever need data recovered off of a HDD again, I know where we'll be going."
Keri du Raan
- The Kempston Group
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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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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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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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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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I would like to thank Tecleo Data Recovery for the excellent service that I received from both their technical and front of house staff. They were very accommodating in formulating a personalized solution for my specific problem, and also keeping me posted on the progress throughout the recovery process. I won't hesitate to refer anyone with a data issue to Tecleo. Thanks!"
CJ van Blerk
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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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My first dealings with Tecleo, excellent service, professional and friendly."
Tinus Joubert
- MMI Holdings
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Down right amazing service. From the start till the end and by end I mean them recovering my SQL DB off a drive that was totally trashed. Friendly helpful staff clear straight forward website no hidden cost. TecLeo Will always be my first choice save myself the hassle in the future of trying to do it myself first. Thank you for the service. outstanding!"
Shane Seagreen
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Very professional. Did exactly what they said they would at a reasonable price."
Michael Eibl
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Very efficient systems put in place to ensure a smooth service delivery."
Seima Monyemoratho
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I have to say that to you, Martin, Antoinette and the rest of the team, a massive thank you. Your service and communication has been amazing. You guys did exactly what you said you would do and there is nothing more I can ask for. Well done."
Philip Cooper
- IT Centric
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I would like to congratulate the Tecleo team for the a Job well done. Almost all the files we need were recovered. Thank you so much for the excellent service. We will definitely refer and use your services in future. Thank you so much."
Anna Maliboho
- The Citizen
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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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We are very pleased with the service. It was efficient and ahead of schedule. A great deal of our data was recovered of which we are grateful! We will refer them for all data recovery for our clients in the future."
Marcy Meiburg
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I have to admit, I was very skeptical about Tecleo being able to recover the data of a damaged Bitlocked external hard drive. I am an IT professional and know a few recovery tools of the trade but none worked. Tecleo recovered all of the data in the time frame specified. The service was very friendly and very professional. Great Job guys! I will definitely recommend you as the company of choice when it comes to data recovery. Thanks."
Nic Grobler
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I have the bigest smile, if it wasn't for my ears it would go right round... Once again thank you so much!"
Terené du Plessis
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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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Accidents happen and for the second time now Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab helped me recover data I thought I would never get back. Being a videographer I dreaded having to tell a bride that her wedding footage was just gone? thanks to TecLeo. Data Recovery Lab I don't have to go that route. According to some professionals my chances were very slim to retrieve any data due to the extensive damage on the external hard drive? Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab did not let me down! Thank you very much for your continues efforts to recover as much as possible data and not giving up."
Melanie van Deventer
- Private
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Best data recovery company in town."
Fritz Vermaak

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ALWAYS a pleasure doing business with Tecleo!"
Rianda Bloem
-C.B. Systems
(Computer & Networking Specialists)
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Top Notch Company to deal with. Everything about Tecleo is professional and efficient. No false promises are made, and complete fair policies are in place to protect both parties involved. These are the guys to trust with your Hard drive after hardware failure."
Derrick van Niekerk

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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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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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My external hard drive crashed and I was not able to retrieve any data. An IT specialist in Port Elizabeth referred me to Tecleo. Martin and his team were able to recover my entire data set. Great communication and great skills, thank you for recovering my data."
Murray Obbes
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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 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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Really great team and impressed by their professionalism...."
Peter Clark
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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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After I lost my data and tried several data recovery software to no avail, Techleo came to the rescue. Fantastic friendly service. Tecleo went the extra mile to recover my lost data. I would most certainly recommend them. The data recovery rate was extremely fair and everything is explained during the recovery process. Thank you."
Lleroy Botha
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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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"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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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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I had a pleasant experience with Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab. They were very friendly and could manage to save most of my data from my HDD. They were very efficient in sending the quotes and invoices; always ready to reply to any queries that I had throughout the process. I would suggest that they keep the client updated as to where in the data recovery process they are: eg. started working on the HDD; finished with the HDD. Upon collection of the HDD just a synopsis as to why the HDD may have failed if it was an electro-mechanical failure. Thank you Tecleo for your help!"
Nicole Steyn
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TecLeo gave great service and did a great job! My hard drive accidently got formatted and it seemed like everything was lost forever. But TecLeo did an amazing job! What I have seen from the result of the recovered data everything seems to be there and in good conditions. I really recomend TecLeo!."
Linn Johansson

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Thank you all (TEAM) on that side for the great job!"
Whisper Rukanda (PhD)
- Black Forest Technologies
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Thank you for excellent service!"
Navi Pillay
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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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Fantastic service. I wholeheartedly recommend these guys to everyone. I was a bit worried about sending my hard drive to them for recovery from Botswana to South Africa. The process of creating a commercial tax invoice was the most worrying. I have had bad experiences in the past with things getting stuck at customs and then customs charging me large amounts of money. Martin and Henk helped me through the process and it was completely painless. Their email communication is prompt and they are happy to help with any questions or issues you may have. They have a variety of payment methods which you can use, the most convenient for me being Paypal, and stopped me having to pay excessive bank charges. Most importantly they rescued all my data!! Couldn't be happier! And they got it done in 3 days on the standard service! Thanks Again!"
Nicole Chambers
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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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It was a pleasure to work with TECLEO. You are a very professional data recovery company!"
Dilip Samji
- CA Computers
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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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Transparent and efficient service. Can honestly recommend Tecleo to those who need their data back. I felt relaxed leaving it in their capable hands on would certainly make use of their expertise again. Many thanks."
Pierre Hamman
-Sezela Group of Companies
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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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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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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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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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Great service. Recovered all of my data. I was extremely happy with the service."
Fayyaaz Akoob

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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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I dont know how to thank you enough! you guys really saved my life (and data). Thankyou for giving fast, efficient and above all friendly service to a layman like me! You have my highest recommendations."
Aneldi Grundling
- Student
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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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Thank you very much. You have given our company EXCELLENT service."
Adele Scholtz
- WBHO Construction (PTY) LTD
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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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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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