When a computer\u2019s hard disk is logically divided into more than one storage sector, it is called as partitioning the hard drive. Windows OS looks at each partition as a separate storage sector and also individually manages data and information present within each of the partitions.
\nWhen partitions are created, managing data is easier for the OS and data becomes less vulnerable to virus and malware attacks. Yet, partitioning the drive does not shield your hard disk from encountering errors.
\nThere can be times where your whole partition can go missing, inaccessible or gets deleted. So, how would you recover the deleted or lost partition and the data present within?
\nRead through the following sections of this informative write-up attentively to know how you can recover a deleted or lost partition from Windows computer.<\/p>\n
There are several factors that lead to missing or deleted partitions such as abrupt shutdown of the computer, bad sectors, accidental deletion, incorrect values or methods to resize partition and data corruption. Let us know in the comments about how you have lost the partition to help you better.<\/p>\n
And other common factors such as computer crash and virus and malware attack also lead to a deleted or lost partition. You might be wondering if the partition that has been deleted can be restored or not? Read the next section to know if data can be restored from a deleted partition.<\/p>\n
Yes, data can be restored from a deleted partition. However, the following criteria has to be met for a successful partition recovery. Generally, when a partition gets deleted, the operating system removes the pointer of that partition and is considered as ready to be overwritten with new data. This means that you should not store any new data on the hard drive to efficiently perform partition recovery. Hence, the ability to restore the deleted partition will be lessened if you continue using the hard disk.<\/p>\n
Before trying to recover deleted or lost partitions with the help of a professional partition recovery wizard, try to restore the deleted partition with the help of these various free methods that will be listed below. The restored partition might contain a lot of bad sectors which is stopping the operating system from recognizing it. Follow the steps mentioned below to know how you fix the Bad sectors and access your restored partition without formatting and losing the data present within. If you were not able to recover lost partitions with the above-mentioned methods, you can make use of a professional data recovery software to perform partition recovery.
\nRestore Deleted Partition Using Disk Management:<\/strong>
\nIf the partition has been accidentally deleted or improperly partitioned, the deleted space on the disk is indicated as Unallocated<\/strong>.
\nYou need to scan the unallocated space with the help of Disk Management. Follow the steps mentioned below to know how you can restore the deleted partition.
\nStep 1: <\/strong>Press Windows logo button + X <\/strong>and select Device Manager <\/strong>on your Windows 10 computer.
\nStep 2: <\/strong>Expand Disk drives <\/strong>and then right-click on your unallocated space.
\nNote:<\/strong>If the unallocated space is not displayed in the list, click on Actions<\/strong> from the toolbar and select Scan for hardware changes.<\/strong>
\nStep 3: <\/strong>Click on Scan for partitions <\/strong>after right-clicking on the unallocated space and wait for the scan to complete.
\nStep 4: <\/strong>Click on Restore partition <\/strong>and wait till the dialog box is displayed.
\nStep 5: <\/strong>Assign a drive letter and click on Restore <\/strong>to start the partition recovery process.
\nOnce the process is complete, your deleted partition will be restored. However, if you encounter Format the drive <\/strong>while trying to access the restored partition, follow the method which will be mentioned below.<\/p>\nHow to Restore Deleted or Lost Partition Without Formatting?<\/h2>\n
\nStep 1: <\/strong>Search for Command Prompt<\/strong> and click on Run as administrator.<\/strong>
\nStep 2:<\/strong> Type or copy-paste this command \u201cchkdsk \/f \/r X:\u201d<\/strong> and hit Enter
\nNote: <\/strong>Replace X<\/strong> with the letter assigned while restoring the deleted or lost partition.
\nStep 3: <\/strong>Wait for the Command Prompt to scan and repair the partition.
\nThis process will take time depending on the number of files present within the partition. Reboot the computer once the process has been completed and do not stop the process abruptly as this may lead to permanent data loss and inaccessible partition.<\/p>\nRecover Deleted or Lost Partitions Using CAT Data Recovery<\/h2>\n
\nCAT Data Recovery is a robust software that is known for its easy to use interface and efficient partition recovery wizard. This software can recover more than 300+ file types from your deleted or lost partitions and recovers them without compromising on the quality. Download the software now to scan and preview the files that can be restored from your partition.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n