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Recovering accidentally deleted partitions can be a critical task, and the approach can vary between Linux and Windows. Here’s a general guide for both operating systems:
Recovering Deleted Partitions in Linux:
Using TestDisk:
- Install TestDisk:
- On Linux, you can install TestDisk using the package manager.
sudo apt-get install testdisk
- On Linux, you can install TestDisk using the package manager.
- Run TestDisk:
- Launch TestDisk with superuser privileges:
sudo testdisk
- Launch TestDisk with superuser privileges:
- Select Disk:
- Choose the affected disk and proceed.
- Select Partition Table Type:
- Select the type of partition table (usually Intel for MBR or EFI GPT for UEFI systems).
- Analyze and Search for Partitions:
- Use the “Analyse” option to search for lost partitions.
- Write Partition Table:
- If TestDisk finds the lost partitions, write the partition table to disk.
- Reboot:
- Reboot your system, and the recovered partitions should be accessible.
Recovering Deleted Partitions in Windows:
Using MiniTool Partition Wizard:
- Download and Install MiniTool Partition Wizard:
- Download and install MiniTool Partition Wizard on another Windows machine.
- Connect the Affected Drive:
- Connect the affected drive to the Windows machine.
- Open MiniTool Partition Wizard:
- Launch MiniTool Partition Wizard and select the affected drive.
- Select Partition Recovery:
- Click on the “Partition Recovery” option in the toolbar.
- Choose Full Disk:
- Select “Full Disk” to search for the entire disk for lost partitions.
- Proceed with the Scan:
- Click on “Next” and allow the software to scan for lost partitions.
- Select Found Partitions:
- After the scan, select the found partitions for recovery.
- Set Partition Properties:
- Set the properties for the recovered partition and click “Finish.”
- Apply Changes:
- Click on “Apply” in the toolbar to apply the changes.
- Reboot:
- Reboot your system, and the recovered partitions should be accessible.
Important Tips:
- Avoid Writing to the Disk:
- After realizing a partition is deleted, avoid writing any new data to the affected disk to prevent overwriting the lost data.
- Backups:
- Regularly back up your data to avoid complete data loss in case of accidental deletions.
- Seek Professional Help:
- If the data is critical, and you are unsure about the recovery process, consider seeking professional data recovery services.
Remember that the success of partition recovery depends on various factors, and there is no guarantee of complete recovery in all scenarios.