How to Recover an NTFS Partition? | Tried and Tested Methods

Recovering Files From an NTFS Partition

If you are reading this article, chances are you are looking to recover data from your NTFS partition. While this issue is fairly uncommon, I have seen quite a few users struggle with the very same problem. In this article, I have included all the solutions that worked out for me and hope that it helps you too.

Why Is NTFS Partition Recovery Required?

1. Accidentally deleted NTFS partition- Accidentally deleting an NTFS partition is fairly straightforward. It can easily be reversed with the right tools and methods.
   
   
2. NTFS Partition Turned RAW- if your NTFS partition has turned RAW, you won’t be able to access it. you would need to recover all the data inside it before you can access it.
   
   
3. NTFS partition is accessible due to errors or corruption- Errors and corruption are extremely common and malicious. They can easily damage the logical NTFS partition and block users from accessing the data inside it.

How to Recover NTFS Partition?

Before we proceed, I would insist that you take a few minutes of your time to follow the precautions before we begin.

Precautionary measures:

I have provided 2 precautions below that I urge you to follow. While they won’t help get your data back, they will help protect any data that is left.

1: Avoid using your drive: Using your drive after experiencing data loss will only hinder the chances of successfully recovering your data. The more a drive is used the more likely it is for old data to get overwritten with new data.

2: Create a backup: Creating a backup beforehand will help you protect your existing files from any format of data loss as you can easily recover them from your backup if things go wrong.

1: Recovering NTFS Partition Using Windows Error Checking Tool

Windows comes with an in-built error-checking tool that can detect and rectify any minor errors or inconsistencies in your NTFS partition.

Steps to Recover NTFS Partition Using Windows Error Checking Tool

• Open Windows File Explorer, Right-click on your NTFS partition and click on Properties.

• Under the Tools tab, click on Check inside the Error checking section.

The error-checking tool will now scan the entire NTFS drive and rectify any errors that it may find.

If you cannot locate your NTFS partition or the error-checking tool cannot resolve your issue, conventional methods won’t be useful. Instead, you must get yourself a specialized tool to tackle this issue.

2: Recovering NTFS Partition Using RIKVR

RIKVR is the perfect solution for when the regular solutions won’t work. Experts have designed the recovery software to recover data from extremely damaged and corrupted drives while being extremely easy to use. With its user-friendly interface, users can easily recover data from the partition within a few clicks! Download RIKVR and Recover data from your NTFS partition today!

Steps to Recover NTFS Partition using RIKVR

• Download, Install, and Launch RIKVR Data Recovery.

• Select the partition and click on Start Scan. The scan time may vary depending on the size of the partition.

(If you are unable to locate your partition Use the Find My Drive option to locate your NTFS partition.)

• After the scan, all the data recovered from your NTFS partition will be listed.
• You can preview all the recovered files after the scan.

• Select the files that you wish to recover and save them in another drive.

Parting Words

NTFS partitions need to be handled with care as many parts need to be looked after. I always encourage my readers to maintain an external backup drive to avoid the risk of data loss.

If you do not have a backup, act fast and use professional data recovery software for the best recovery chances. If you have any feedback or queries that you would like to share please do reach out.

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