How to retrieve data from a recovered partition?
I have a 160 GB HDD with following partitions.
Active Partition - 40 GB
Extended Partition
* Logical 1 - 20 GB - FAT32
* Logical 2 - 100 GB - FAT32
I accidentally tried to merge Logical 2 to 1 and killed the process before it completes.
Now, I no longer have access to Logical 2 drive. I recovered the Logical 2 partition using Partition Magic, but I don't know how to recover the files/folders.
When I logon to Windows XP, all I can see is Active & Logic 1 drives.
Any help highly appreciated.
Thanks,
2007-11-06 06:35:15 · 4 answers · asked by steve m 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
You've trashed the Partition Tables. Stop using the PC now!!!
Then, on another PC, go to:
Buy SpinRite, and run it on your PC, it'll be the best $ 90 US you ever spent.
2007-11-06 06:57:34 · answer #1 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See if the files reside in logical drive one. If not the recovery software is certainly cost prohibitive as repartitioning makes data unrecoverable for your operating system They aren't cheap ,especially for a one time use, and are not gaurenteed to work.
2007-11-06 14:51:34 · answer #2 · answered by John O 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to try to repair the partition with software, either partition magic or paragon. Or you could take it to a data recovery place and get a free diagnostic performed. I've had good experiences with these guys. http://www.cbltech.com
2007-11-06 15:50:44 · answer #3 · answered by JT_8 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may find an answer on this site.
2007-11-06 14:46:32 · answer #4 · answered by twentyeight7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋