My computer suddenly stopped booting about a week ago, and when I checked the BIOS, my SSD wasn't detected anymore. I swapped in a new SSD, but I'm really hoping to recover files from my old one. I connected the old SSD to my PC using an external connector, but it doesn't show up in Windows Explorer. In Disk Management, it appears as 'unknown, not initialized' and shows as unallocated space. I tried using Mini Tool Partition Wizard to scan for data, but it failed to find any file system information on the device. Does this mean recovery is impossible, or is there still a glimmer of hope?
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Honestly, if you already bought a new drive, you might just want to restore from an older backup if possible. It's usually less hassle!
Be super cautious with data recovery if you're not experienced; attempting it without the right skills can lead to permanent data loss. It's best to create an image of the drive first. If the files are important, consider sending it to a data recovery pro for help. Trust me, they have the tools to assess the situation better!
I just got the new drive, but my last backup is from about 9 months ago. I didn’t realize it had been that long!