At Aberdeen Data Recovery, we offer expert Acer laptop recovery services for users experiencing file system corruption, malware infections, and unreadable files. If your folders or documents are appearing as gibberish, strange symbols, or showing unreadable names, your system’s integrity may be compromised—but your data is likely still recoverable.
With 25+ years of experience, we’re Scotland’s trusted professionals for complex laptop data recovery cases across all Acer models.
⚠️ Common Issue: Files and Folders Displaying Gibberish on Acer Laptop
A client contacted us after discovering that files and folder names on their Acer Aspire laptop were no longer legible. They displayed as random characters or symbols, and many files were inaccessible or appeared corrupted. Symptoms included:
- File names changed to unreadable characters
- Missing or empty folders
- Files refusing to open or reporting errors
- System operating slower than usual
These signs point to file system corruption, often caused by improper shutdowns, malware infections, or SSD/hard drive wear.
🛠️ Our Acer Laptop Recovery Process
Here’s how our data recovery engineers resolved this case and recovered all user data:
1. Initial Drive Assessment
- The Acer laptop’s internal drive (SATA SSD) was removed and imaged to preserve data integrity.
- Scanned for surface-level damage, SMART errors, and malware signatures.
2. File System Repair & Corruption Analysis
- Detected corruption in the NTFS file table causing folder indexing issues.
- Used proprietary tools to rebuild directory structures and locate hidden or renamed files.
3. Malware & Logical Error Cleanup
- Identified signs of malware modifying file metadata.
- Recovered files by isolating known-good data sectors from corrupted entries.
4. Data Extraction and Verification
- Restored documents, images, and application data in original formats and names.
- Confirmed data integrity through checksum verification and preview tests.
5. Secure Data Return
- Recovered files delivered on an encrypted USB device.
- Client provided with backup recommendations to prevent future loss.
💻 Supported Acer Laptop Models
We offer recovery services for all Acer series:
- Acer Aspire / Aspire Nitro
- Acer Swift / Spin / TravelMate
- Acer Predator (Gaming Laptops)
- Acer Chromebook and ConceptD
- Legacy models with HDDs or SSDs
🔌 Supported File Systems & Storage Types
File Systems:
- NTFS, FAT32, exFAT (Windows)
- HFS+, APFS (if dual-booted)
- EXT3, EXT4 (Linux installs)
Storage Devices:
- SATA and NVMe SSDs
- eMMC and M.2 Drives
- HDDs (5400 & 7200 RPM)
💼 Why Choose Aberdeen Data Recovery?
- 🧠 25+ Years of Laptop Data Recovery Expertise
- 🛠️ Advanced Tools for File System and Malware Repair
- 🔐 GDPR-Compliant, Confidential Handling
- 💬 Free Diagnostic – No Data, No Fee
- ⚡ 48-Hour Critical Recovery Services Available
From students and professionals to businesses and academic institutions, Acer users across the UK trust us with their critical data recovery needs.
📞 Contact Us for Acer Laptop Recovery
If your Acer laptop is displaying unreadable files or folders, don’t reformat or overwrite—this can permanently erase your data. Let Aberdeen Data Recovery perform a safe diagnostic and extract your data using expert methods.
Aberdeen Data Recovery – Scotland’s top-rated service for Acer laptop recovery and file system repair.