Disk recovery after formatting
Restoring data from the disk after formatting can be a difficult task, but in some cases it is possible to return part or all of the lost files. Here are some methods that can help:
1. Use specialized software for data recovery: There are many software tools, such as EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard and Recuva, which allow you to scan a formatted drive and extract deleted files.
2. Contact professional data recovery services: If you are not confident in your technical knowledge or if the data on the disk is very valuable to you (some business data), then it is best to contact a hard disk repair company for help and/or experts on physical information extraction.
3. Try using the command “chkdsk” (for Windows) or “fsck” (for Linux/Mac): These commands will check the system file structure for errors and try to repair the damage on your formatted disk.
4. DO NOT write new data to the formatted disk: The more new data is written to the formatted disk, the less chance there is to restore old files. Try not to use this drive until the recovery process is complete.
It is important to remember that the success of data recovery after formatting can vary greatly and depends on a number of factors, such as the time since formatting and the number of overwrites on the disk.