How to perform Partition Recovery

A hard disk is divided into one or more logical divisions for better resource management and to keep data distributed at different locations as per the user requirement. These logical divisions are known as partitions and give the illusion of certain independent hard disks working in harmony. Typically, these are named s “C”,”D”, “E” and “F” drives. The C drive usually contains the operating system and its corresponding files and data. Drive F corresponds to the CD/DVD ROM. Partitions D and E may or may not be present on a computer or laptop.

• Part 1: Problems with Computer Partitions
• Part 2: How to Recover Data from Deleted or Lost Partition
• Part 3: How to Resolve "Partition failed" problem on Mac OS

Part 1: Problems with Computer Partitions

There is a whole list of things that can go wrong with a computer hard disk partition either accidently or otherwise. Some of the most common issues are listed below:

1. Deleted Partition: Partitions seldom get deleted themselves unless something is very seriously wrong with the hard disk. Mostly the partitions get deleted accidently.
2. Formatted Partition: Like deletion, formatted partitions are mostly the doings of the owners themselves. But they do sometimes get formatted owing to some severe software error.
3. Partitions damaged by Viruses: Viruses are nasty; they can render partitions literally useless and the data unrecoverable which can be a real mess if that data was important and you didn’t make a backup.

Part 2: How to Recover Data from Deleted or Lost Partition

Recovering deleted or lost files from a computer hard disk can be a great hassle especially if you do not have some hands on experience of troubleshooting your own computer. Wondershare Data Recovery is a software for all such people out there who, owing to the lack of experience or time cannot afford to perform a partition recovery on their own. Wondershare Data Recovery support recover deleted or lost partition, get the reliable free partition recovery software to help you perform partition recovery.

Download and install Wondershare Partition Data Recovery software on your laptop or computer. Launch Wondershare Data Recovery and follow the next simple steps to perform partition recovery.

1. Select the file types that you want to recover. To recover data from deleted or lost partition, you can select "All File Types" and next.

   

2. Wondershare Data Recovery will now ask you for the location where the data might have been before you deleted/lost it. Choose suitable option from the list of provided ones or simply select one of partition on "I can't find my partiton" section if you’re not sure about the location. Click "Start" to proceed.

   

3. Select a partiton to scan files, click "Start".

   

4. If you can't find any file after a quick scan, go to scan agian with "Deep Scan". It will search more files from lost partition but take more time.

   

5. Click “Start” to allow the software to begin the file retrieval process. Once the software has done its job, you will be able to preview the retrieved files. You can then select those that you want to restore by selecting them and clicking the “Recover” option.

   

Part 3: How to Resolve "Partition failed" problem on Mac OS

This error is encountered when trying to partition a drive from Mac OS X.

The reason behind the problem is although unknown, a simple fix is available. To get rid of the “Partition failed” problem on Mac OS, follow these simple steps:

1. Reboot the Mac into Single User Mode by holding Command+S during boot
2. At the command prompt, type: /sbin/fsck –fy
3. When fsck is complete, type “exit” or “reboot” to reboot
4. Boot the Mac as usual, verify the disk again in Disk Utility, and partition as usual.

If you encounter this problem, you will need Wondershare Data Recovery for Mac to retrieved your data back. Go to free download the Mac data recovery, it can fast scan disk sectors, rescue the damaged files and copies the correct data to hard disk as possible as it can.