Restoration of the disk structure
Restoring the disk structure is an important task that can arise in the event of various problems with the computer. Below are some steps and tools that can help in this process.
1. Checking for errors: First of all, it is recommended to check the disk for errors. To do this, you can use the CHKDSK utility (on Windows) or fsck (on Linux). This command scans the file system and fixes the detected errors.
2. Using software for data recovery: If after checking it turns out that the data is still missing or damaged, then the next step will be the use of specialized programs for data recovery.
– Recuva: this is a free program for Windows that allows you to quickly and easily extract deleted files from a hard drive.
– TestDisk: this cross-platform utility is suitable for both novice users and experienced administrators; it can be useful not only when accidentally deleting a file/partition/boot record of MBR/GPT tables
, but also if your HDD was damaged as a result of a software failure or a hardware malfunction.
– PhotoRec: this is a free utility developed by the same people as TestDisk. It is able to retrieve lost files from almost all types of data drives.
3. Contact professional data recovery services: If all of the above did not help to recover data or the drive has a serious physical problem (such as mechanism failure), it is recommended to contact specialist data recovery companies for help. This may be a rather expensive method, however, they use specialized equipment and experts to perform complex operations to restore the disk structure.
It is important to note that in the event of problems with disks, backup copies should always be made