I have this USB and it has so important files of mine, and when i put it in the pc it says that it is formatted and if i format it all my files will be deleted! How can I get all my files bak without them getting deleted?
Please help me I am in trouble!
2007-01-06 11:08:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I mean 2 say is that it says that it is NOT FORMATTED.
and then when i click explore it says a grid with the capacity, file system, allocation file size and the volume label and then it says and the bottom " quick format" do i press start? and it says nothing abt deleted files!
2007-01-06 11:16:29 · update #1
Double click on the files that you want, and then move them into another drive. Put your files into another drive such as "E" drive. This is a safe driver. My suggestion to you, keep all of your important files in the "E" drive for security reasons. For example: If a hacker gets into your system they can only access the files in your main drive. They can't access other files into another driver. I hope that this helps
2007-01-06 11:17:45 · answer #1 · answered by George 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, if the computer says it HAS been formatted, then the data is wiped. If it says it NEEDS to be formatted, then the problem usually is that your data is corrupt (or the filing system). You'll HAVE to format it. The only two things i can think of are 1) plug it into another computer and see if it will work OR 2) use magicISO and make a .iso of the drive (meaning it saves all the data found on the drive). Then just open that ISO. I don't know if it can mount corrupt drives though...
2007-01-06 11:13:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try inserting into the PC that copied the files onto it, or a different PC if that's the same. Don't format it unless it's a last resort and you've tried everything else.
2007-01-06 11:11:21 · answer #3 · answered by Joe D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it already formatted then it should work. If you mean it 'has to be' formatted then right click and press explore and then what does it say.
2007-01-06 11:11:13 · answer #4 · answered by xtcinovaltine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go on with the format and after that use a program called finaldata to scan your flash stick and restore your files
2007-01-06 12:50:08 · answer #5 · answered by wizardof1977 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try the flash disk on another computer. or go back to the same computer you created the files on. sometimes differnt computers do that. dont format coz formatting will erase all your files.
2007-01-06 11:53:39 · answer #6 · answered by bangles121 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have sent you a link for 2 files, this will scan your drive for corrupted and missing data, and hopefully restore it.
Check your Yahoo mail.
2007-01-06 11:14:51 · answer #7 · answered by tattie_herbert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it says it is already formatted then the data is already gone and you cannot get it back.
2007-01-06 11:11:19 · answer #8 · answered by Puma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're right. you are in trouble. But if you really want help re post your question with the exact error message, brand and type of usb drive and anything else you can think of that might help us answer your question.
2007-01-06 11:18:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might be able to access the data even if it has been formatted if you use Smart Flash Recovery (free)
http://www.smartpctools.com/flash_recovery/index1.html
or Softperfect (free)
http://www.softperfect.com/products/filerecovery/
2007-01-06 11:36:16 · answer #10 · answered by zoomjet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋