Restoring data after disk initialization
Restoring data after disk initialization is a difficult task, but in certain cases it may be possible. Disk initialization means removing all partitions and the file system from it.
If you've accidentally initialized your hard drive or other storage device, there are a few steps you can take to try to recover your lost files:
1. Stop using this device: The longer the recovery process starts, the less likely it will be successful. Suspend all activity on this device as soon as possible.
2. Contact a computer service specialist: If the data is very valuable or if you do not have sufficient experience working with data recovery programs on your own, the best solution would be to seek help from a data recovery specialist. It will conduct a deeper analysis of your hard drive and use special software/hardware tools to extract information, for example by reading the surface of the drive.
3. Use data recovery software: If you have some experience with computers and are confident that you can do the process yourself, you can try using specialized data recovery software (for example, Recuva or TestDisk). These tools can scan your hard drive for lost files and help recover some of the information.
However, it should be noted that the success of this method is not guaranteed. Depending on how the disk was initialized and other factors (for example, whether the surface will be overwritten), the possibility of successful recovery may be limited or completely impossible.