I'm trying to recover over 400 GB of important files from my HDD, which includes precious memories, school assignments, and finance tracking documents. I only have basic computer knowledge, primarily gained through YouTube and online resources. Here's what happened: I transferred all my files to a 1TB PC storage, then tried to format my HDD from NTFS to exFAT so it could work with my iPad. After formatting, I couldn't see my HDD on the PC, so I attempted to use CMD to change the format. I mistakenly cleaned the 1TB storage instead. I also tried several recovery software like Recuva and PhotoRec, but found only a few files, many of which I wanted to delete. Now I'm wondering if there's still a chance to recover my lost data, whether I should consult a professional, or if I can handle it myself. Any tips?
2 Answers
Consider giving Disk Drill a shot! Just make sure not to write any new files to the HDD, which includes adding anything else. Writing new data can overwrite what's left of your old files.
It sounds like your best bet is to consult a professional data recovery service. While it might be pricey, they have the tools and expertise to help, especially since you've already done quite a bit of tinkering with the HDD. Just keep in mind that the more you fiddle with it, the lower your chances of recovery become. It's a hard lesson, but always back up important files to multiple sources in the future.
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