On-site data recovery throughout Fairfax, including Fairfax City, Fairfax Station, Fair Oaks, Mantua, and Oakton.
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We help Fairfax students near George Mason, families in Mantua and Fairfax Station, and small offices along Main Street get back files they thought were gone. We start at your door, so you never have to carry a failing computer through traffic on Route 50.
For a business, we can recover client files and get you working on a temporary setup while the original computer is repaired or replaced.
“I was extremely satisfied with the services I received from Mount Vernon Computers. Mr. Elliot was knowledgeable and efficient in salvaging my hard drive from my previous computer and setting up my new PC.”
Whether it’s a thesis on a laptop that won’t start, QuickBooks files on an office desktop, or decades of photos on an old external drive, Mount Vernon Computers works carefully to recover what matters and tells you honestly what’s possible before we begin.
After recovery we can move everything to a new or repaired computer in Fairfax and set up automatic backups so you’re protected going forward.
Why people call us first
Stop Before It Gets Worse
We tell you exactly what to do (and not do) the moment you call, so a recoverable problem doesn’t become a permanent one.
Honest Odds Up Front
We look first and tell you plainly what can likely be saved before any real work begins.
Privacy Respected
Your photos, tax records, and client files are handled carefully and never browsed beyond what the recovery requires.
What We Recover From
Failing or clicking hard drives and SSDs that won’t boot
Accidentally deleted files, folders, and emptied recycle bins
Laptops with water, drop, or power damage
Corrupted USB flash drives, SD cards, and camera cards
Old computers you’re retiring, so nothing is left behind
Restoring recovered files onto a new or repaired machine
Your Files, Handled With Care
We start with the least risky method, keep you informed at each step, and if a drive needs specialized clean-room work, we’ll tell you so and help you arrange it rather than guessing.
What customers say
My teenager did not properly back up her laptop. So, when it totally crashed she lost access to her English final and all her junior year school files. In a panic we called Daryl on a Sat morning. He was able to retrieve all her files and make them available for use on either a PC or Mac. We have both and were not sure which computer would be used to finish up the school year. We had the all her files by 6pm that same Sat. You will not go wrong with Daryl. His prices are reasonable and we found him knowledgeable and honest. We will be using Daryl again for any future problems.Read full review
I found Mount Vernon Computer Repair in the mist of a crisis with my work laptop. I had accidentally caused water damage and was panicked that I’d not only destroyed my laptop but lost all my important files. Working with Daryl was great. He called me back promptly, examined and diagnosed my computer all in the same day. He runs a very honest business and explained that the damage was so extensive it would be more affordable to replace the laptop. Luckily my data could be saved which was a relief. I work for a non profit that assists our wounded service members and we work tirelessly to ensure 94 cents of every dollar goes to our mission. Though his price was very fair, my organization had decided that it was in our best interest to wait on purchasing any data recovery services. When I explained the situation to Daryl he researched our organization and decided to donate his time and services to save my files. I was speechless at his generosity. He single-handedly recovered all my files and allowed me to continue working without missing a beat. I had all my files back within less than 24 hours!! Daryl is very knowledgeable, professional, a pleasure to work with and a great guy. I really cannot thank him enough for his donation and generosity. I am so glad I called Mount Vernon Computer Repair! Daryl saved the day and I would absolutely recommend him to anyone needing help with computer set up and/or repairs. Thank you Daryl!!Read full review
Daryl has been my go-to-guy for years. I have always found him to be very responsive and great at diagnosing problems. Recently, I had a hard drive failure on a Friday when I urgently needed my computer over the weekend. Daryl was able to get me up and running until he could install a new drive on Monday. A TRUE PROFESSIONAL! We are fortunate to have him in our neighborhood.Read full review
Questions from Fairfax neighbors
Can you recover a student’s thesis or research files?
Often, yes. Stop using the laptop, don’t install recovery apps on it, and call us. We’ll also check whether a copy exists in OneDrive, Google Drive, or your university account, which is sometimes the fastest path.
What if my drive can’t be read at all?
Drives with physical damage sometimes need a specialized clean-room lab. If that’s the case, we’ll explain it honestly and help you decide whether it’s worth it.
Can you move my recovered files to a new computer?
Yes. Once your files are safe, we can set up a new or repaired machine and put everything back where you expect it, then set up backups so it doesn’t happen again.
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