Restoring the flash drive file system without data loss
Restoring the file system of a flash drive without losing data can be quite a difficult task, but there are several methods that you can try.
1. Using operating system tools:
– Connect the flash drive to the computer and open Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac).
– Right-click on the flash drive and select “Properties” or “Information”.
– In the "Check errors" section, find the option to correct errors.
– Start the process of restoring file systems using the specified tool.
2. Using the command line:
For Windows:
– Open a command prompt as an administrator.
– Type `chkdsk X: /f`, where X is the drive letter of your flash card.
This command will scan the FAT32/NTFS file for errors
and automatically correct the detected problems.
For Mac OS:
1. Open the Terminal application through the Spotlight search;
2. Type the following last characters:
“`
diskutil list
“`
You will see a list of all connected disks, find your flash drive in the list and remember its number (usually it will be disk2 or disk3).
Then run the following command:
“`
sudo fsck_exfat -d /dev/diskX
“`
Where X is the number of your flash card.
Please note: before using any of these methods, it is recommended to create a backup copy of the data from the flash drive to another device. This will help prevent information loss in case of possible problems.
3. Use of specialized programs:
If you cannot fix file system errors on your own, you can try using special programs to restore data from a damaged flash drive without losing information. Some of these tools may be free or have functionality limitations for the free version (for example, Recuva).
It is important to note that if nothing helps and