I'm in a tough spot here. I had over 400 GB of important files on my HDD, including pictures, videos, school assignments, and financial documents, but I accidentally messed things up while trying to format it. I transferred all my files to our PC's 1TB storage, then attempted to format my HDD from NTFS to exFAT so I could use it with my iPad. During the process, I didn't see my HDD listed properly, so I tried some command line methods and ended up cleaning the drive. Now it seems to be back on NTFS, but I can't see or access my files anymore. I've downloaded recovery software like Recuva and PhotoRec, trying to recover my data, but so far I've only managed to get a few files back, and most of them are unusable. Is there any chance I can still recover my files, and should I just hire a professional recovery service? Any guidance or tips would be super helpful!
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Your best shot at recovering those files is by going to a professional data recovery service. The more you tinker with it, the lower your chances become. I recommend looking into reputable services like Drivesavers. Just a heads up, it can get costly, but it's often worth it for important data like yours. And for the future, always remember to keep backups of important files on at least two drives—it's a lifesaver!
I did that too with a Windows laptop, so is there still hope for me? Thanks in advance!