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Name: adamsab
Date: October 18, 2005 at 15:21:23 Pacific
OS: windows XP pro
CPU/Ram: AMD- 1.7GHz / 256RAM
Comment:

hi everybody.
i really pray you can help meas you always do.

here is my problem:

i have 2 hard disks (80 Gb and 40 Gb). i have valuable infos on my 40 Gb HD (info that i collected during my whole life). i decided to format the 80 Gb HD.

unfortunately, when Windows installation CD asked me what to do, i choose to delete the partition of the wrong HD (the 40 Gb of valuable info). lucky me, i realized the big mistake before formating it. now i do not know what to do and i'm so afraid i will loose all this info. Then I formated and installed Windows XP on the 80Gb HD, but when i enter "My Computer", my 40 Gb HD is not there.

Please help me i'm really afraid i will loose all this info i need. I guess that as i did not format it, it is not lost?? I really hope so.
thank you

David



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Response Number 1
Name: StuartS
Date: October 18, 2005 at 16:12:18 Pacific
Reply:

The fact that you deleted the partition on 40 GB disk means that windows cannot see it. A hard disk needs to be partitioned and formatted before Windows can use it.

However, all is not lost. Recovering from a deleted partition is relatively simple with the right software. Just don't do anything with the disk until you are ready to recover the data. In fact disconnect it just be on the safe side.

Do a search on Google for partition recovery software. There is loads available at varying prices or click on the orange logo at the top right hand side of this page.

Stuart


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Response Number 2
Name: ham30
Date: October 18, 2005 at 16:23:27 Pacific
Reply:

Here are some to check out:

Ontrack's 'Easy Recovery Pro' (http://www.ontrack.com)

GetDataBack
http://www.galcott.com

Free ???
http://www.planetmirror.com/pub/majorgeeks/drives/rescue.zip

Partition Table Doctor
http://www.ptdd.com


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Response Number 3
Name: aceisaneight
Date: October 18, 2005 at 20:53:24 Pacific
Reply:

the getdataback is amazing....its the best that i have found and wont disappoint

Please keep us updated so we know if we helped you or not.


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Response Number 4
Name: Stryker
Date: October 19, 2005 at 09:07:05 Pacific
Reply:

i always use Ontrack Easy Revoery Pro as mentioned above. Very easy to use and will scan the drive for all recoverable files.


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Response Number 5
Name: adamsab
Date: October 20, 2005 at 05:41:16 Pacific
Reply:

thank you guys. i found a recovery program called "GetDataBack" that a friend had, and it worked perfectly. i'm so happy this data is saved.

David


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Response Number 6
Name: lukeles
Date: November 1, 2005 at 22:19:30 Pacific
Reply:

Hello,

DataRecoveryWizard utility can help. Speaking about me, it was easily able to restore lost data, so I think you will also find it quite useful. Really recommended tool, give it a try.

http://www.easeus.com/


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Response Number 7
Name: adamsab
Date: November 2, 2005 at 03:39:27 Pacific
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Thank you Lukeles, i will give it a try next time i'll have this kind of problem.

David


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