I was trying to install Windows and noticed that the partition I created wasn't suitable for installation. So, I opened Diskpart, listed the volumes, and accidentally selected the wrong volume (volume 0) to clean. Now, my entire HDD shows as unallocated, and I have very important data on it that I need to recover urgently! I haven't done anything else since, but when I try to turn on my laptop, it says 'no bootable media... insert bootable pendrive and press any key.' Is there any way to recover my data? If all else fails, can anyone recommend a professional data recovery service in Ludhiana, Punjab, India?
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When you use the "clean" command in Diskpart, you're removing the partition table for the entire drive – it's not just for the selected volume. If you're dealing with a regular HDD, you might still have a chance to recover everything using recovery software like TestDisk, which can help rebuild the partition table. However, if it's an SSD, it's trickier, as the data might start getting erased. I recommend you stop using the drive immediately and consider sending it to a professional recovery service to maximize your chances of retrieving your data.
I don’t want to lose even a single MB of my precious data!
It's puzzling why you would run Diskpart if your aim was merely to install Windows. Typically, when you install Windows, you can manage partitions during the installation process with a boot disk. Using Diskpart to clean the drive wipes everything, making recovery very difficult without professional help – and even then, it’s not guaranteed. This should be a hard lesson: always back up your data before using tools you’re unfamiliar with!
Thanks for the advice, but I need guidance fast. I'm really in trouble and can't afford to lose my data.
Could you suggest a recovery service in Ludhiana? I'm really scared about losing my data.