I'm in a bit of a panic right now! I accidentally clicked 'yes' to quick format a thumb drive that had an important 21GB of my ArcGIS Pro work on it. Now, the drive shows as having 58.5GB free, which means my data seems to be gone. I have a backup on an external drive, but I'm out of town and can't access it for a while. I haven't used any recovery programs yet because I don't want to mess things up further. The thumb drive is a 64GB SeeDet USB2.0. I'm really stressing since I have an assignment due this Friday that I need to finish. Can anyone help me figure out what to do?
4 Answers
Don't panic! Quick formatting usually just removes the file index, meaning your data might still be on the drive. First, stop using the thumb drive immediately to avoid overwriting anything. If you're not comfortable with recovery software, I suggest seeking professional help to ensure you don't lose anything permanently.
It might be possible to use GParted to recover the partition since it was a quick format. Just make sure you’re careful and consider making an image of the drive first!
Check out software like Recuva or PhotoRec. Just remember to recover the files to your PC instead of the thumb drive to avoid getting any corruption. If you need step-by-step guidance, let me know!
This is a tough situation. Remember, if you’re relying solely on a thumb drive for important files, it’s a good reminder of the importance of a proper backup strategy. If you're trying to recover the files, consider creating an image of the drive using a tool like "dd" if you're familiar with Linux. You could also look into TestDisk or ddrescue for further recovery options.
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