The basic causes of Data Loss in Windows

There can various actions that take us to the cause of Data Loss,

Intentional Action

*Intentional deletion of a file or program*

Unintentional Action

*Accidental deletion of a file or program
Misplacement of CDs or Memory sticks
Administration errors
Inability to read unknown file format*

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