How to recover a deleted partition on a hard drive?

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Your hard drive is divided into multiple scores. These are not immune to accidental deletion.

In this article, we'll explain how to recover a partition on a hard drive using two methods:

Recover a deleted partition using CMD
Use third-party software to recover the partition

1. Recover a deleted partition using CMD

You can find a missing partition using CMD. But what exactly is it? It is important to know that the Command Prompt (CMD), orcommand promptis a feature or tool that is an integral part of the Windows operating system.

So, if you think your problem is due to the loss of the drive letter, partition name, or clean command DiskPart, You can try this method to recover data from a deleted partition in Windows.

Attention : It does not allow you to recover a partition whose space is marked as "Unallocated" (actually deleted).

And to do that, you can follow the following instructions step by step:

Check the partition status: Open Disk Management by pressing Win + R then by typing diskmgmt.msc.

Run diskmgmt.msc on Windows. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

Then launch DiskPart Press Win + R, type diskpart and press Enter.
Type list disk and press the Enter key. After that, you will see all the disks on the computer.

List disk option in DiskPart in Windows. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

Type select disk # and press Enter. (Replace # with the number of the hard drive containing the lost partition).

Select disk option in DiskPart in Windows. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

Type volume list and press Enter.

Volume list option in DiskPart in Windows — Volume list option on DiskPart in Windows. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

Type select volume # and press Enter. (Replace # with the number of the lost partition). Then type assign letter=# and press Enter. (Replace # with the letter of the relevant drive).

Select volume and assign letter option on DiskPart in Windows. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

Close this window and see if you can access this score.

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2. Use third-party software to recover the partition

Data loss can quickly become a nightmare. Fortunately, there are data recovery software effective in helping us not to get lost.

This is about AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional. And to say the least, it stands out as one of the best for data recovery. But how exactly does it work? It's very simple, just follow these steps :

Start by downloading and installing the AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional deleted partition recovery software. When you open the software, you will see the main interface of the tool with the information about all your hard drives.

Official website of AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

Then click on the disk where the deleted partition and select the Recover option, then click Partition Recovery in the toolbar.

Recover deleted partition. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

After this step, choose the disk containing the lost partition and click Next.

Select the disk on which the deleted partition was located. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

Select Quick searchThis option is ideal because it takes less time. If it is not present in the missing partition, use Full Search.

Select Quick Search in the options to recover the lost partition. — Select quick search in the options to recover the lost partition. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

When you see the lost partition, check it and click Run to retrieve it.

You can beforehand check the files inside of the score by double-clicking on it if you are not sure that this is the deleted partition.

Select the lost partition. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

Press on Finish and you will see your partition deleted in File Explorer.

Final step in recovering a deleted partition — Last step in recovering a deleted partition. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

FAQs

What is a partition on a hard drive?

So, it's very simple. A score refers to each partition of your hard drive, created to organize it into several storage spaces.

As you can see, a hard drive can therefore be divided into several partitions, each identified by a letter.
These storage spaces allow, for example, for two operating systems on the same hard drive.
But that's not all. Indeed, sheet music also allows, above all, for sort data.

In Windows 10, it is also recommended to have a recovery partitionThis will allow you to keep your data, even after a reset.

What happens when a partition is deleted?

If a partition on a hard disk is deleted, the space it occupied will be freed up and become “unallocated”It is possible to use this unallocated space to create a new partition or extend an existing partition.

What could be the causes of a lost partition?

Despite the numerous precautions No matter what precautions you take, there is always a chance of losing your sheet music. Here are the most common reasons for losing sheet music:

🧐 Cause of a deleted partition	📃 Explanation
Deleting the partition	The most common reason for a lost partition is its accidental deletion. Indeed, it can happen that we delete something without meaning to. Unfortunately, when this happens, it can become dramatic. Especially if you have many important things on the score in question.
Hard drive problem	Electronics are not infallible. Therefore, it is not impossible to see a hard drive problem at some point. Whether due to a specific malfunction or simply because of wear and tear from your computer, such as during deletion, the disk problem may result in data loss.
Power failure	Suppose you experience a sudden power outage. Well, be aware that this can also cause a data loss. And if that were the case, your computer might display the partition as unallocated after restarting the system.
Attacks or viruses on your hard drive	Please note that some virus attacks or malware can also delete your data or partitions, rendering your partitions unusable.

How can you prevent partition loss on a hard drive?

It is always better to prevent problems before they arise. Discover some tips in this table to help you avoid losing your sheet music :

🎯 Preventing a partition from being deleted	📃 Details
Always back up your data	It is essential to back up your data on an external storage device or in the cloud. This allows for a copy of these in the event of partition loss.
Use reliable partitioning software	When partitioning your hard drive, use a software for reliable partition. The tool must minimize the risk of errors and corruption.
Protect your computer from viruses	Malware and viruses can affect partitions on your hard drive. Therefore, it is essential to keep your software up-to-date antivirus to protect your computer. The protective measures to be implemented include the use of antivirus software, but also firewall to protect you from online threats.
Implement protective measures	Also avoid questionable websites and illegal downloads, as they may corrupt your partitions. Use complex passwords to secure your accounts, whether they are on social networks, your online storage space, or your email. Don't hesitate to use two-factor authentication. Stay alert to phishing attempts and online scams. Avoid sharing your personal information with the public.
Regularly maintain the hard drive	You are less likely to lose a partition when your hard drive is in good condition. In this context, check for errors and perform analyses, check defragmentations to keep the disk in better condition.

There you go, now you know how to recover your deleted partitionThanks to our article, you will also be able to prevent this type of problem in the future.

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