Recover Deleted Volume Windows 10/11 [Ultimate Guide]

Don't worry when you lost files by deleting volume or partition in Windows 10. EaseUS partition recovery software enables you to fully restore deleted volume including all lost data in Windows 10 with ease.

If you want to recover a deleted volume in Windows 10/11, a built-in utility like Windows File Recovery or some third-party recovery software can help. If your partition shows unallocated in Disk Management, you may aasign a drive letter and see if it works. If it fails, you may need to consult an advanced tool like EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard.

"I accidentally deleted my portable hard drive volume from my portable hard drive when messing around with Disk Management on Windows 10. And everything on the drive is missing, including my family pictures, homemade music videos, wedding videos, and some important documents. The hard drive format is FAT32 with 120GB capacity. What can I do to recover the deleted volume to get back my files?"

✅	If you are in an emergency to get your files back, the quick fix to restore lost files and data from your deleted volumes is to use EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard, which offers you the simplest way to recover files from a lost or deleted partition in Windows 11, 10, and older versions.

So, what to do after accidentally deleted volume in disk management and how to recover deleted volume Windows 10? Don't worry if you are experiencing the same issue of deleting volumes or partitions by mistake. This post will help you get back your lost volume and files in Windows 10 easily.

Why A Partition Lost in Windows 10/11

I deleted volume from disk management, how to fix? Understanding the reasons for partition loss and its causes can help you better find suitable methods to restore your lost volumes. Some internal disk errors, malware attacks, or physical damage can all be the culprits of partition loss. Do not worry if you are now experiencing one of the causes, for most of the lost volume data can be found and reconstructed.

What to Do After Accidentally Deleted Volume in Disk Management

Knowing what to do after deleting the volume in a Windows hard drive or external storage devices will effectively help you protect data from further loss. And here are the tips on what you should do:

• 1️⃣Stop using the hard drive or portable storage device: You should immediately stop using the hard drive or portable device once you lose or delete a partition on it. Also, don't save data or create a new partition on the device. Otherwise, the lost partition data will be overwritten.
• 2️⃣Don't trust the CMD free partition recovery tips: Actually, the CMD command can't really help to restore a deleted or lost partition. The commands: list disk - select disk # - list volume - select volume # - assign letter = # can only work to recover deleted or lost drive letters, making disappeared partitions show up.
• 3️⃣Turn to professional partition recovery software or tools for help: The last thing that you can do is search for or find a reliable partition recovery tool or software for help. EaseUS recently upgraded its partition recovery software to v9.0 with a new UI design and improved features. You can apply EaseUS partition recovery feature to scan and preview the lost partition content before paying any money.

Recover Deleted Volume on Windows 10/11 with Partition Recovery Software

If you have already stopped using the problematic drive once you spot the data loss, congratulations. Then the next step is to consult a professional data recovery tool that can extract your lost files from the deleted volume. EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard is an all-around data recovery software that can help you recover all the files, including the deleted volume, effectively.

As a wizard-like utility, it assists all levels of users to complete the recovery job, even if you have little technical skills or volume recovery experience. Now, you can install the program on your PC to start your Windows 10 deleted volume recovery job.

Here are the steps you can follow to recover your lost partitions and restore important data and files from the volumes with the help of this powerful tool from EaseUS：

Notice: It supports NTFS/exFAT/FAT32/BitLocker recovery of lost partitions, such as partition deletion, uninitialized disk, and unallocated space, as well as recovery of partitions that become RAW.

Step 1. Search for Lost Partitions

First, choose "Lost Partition Rescue" on the left and click "Start" to initiate the partition scan. Your disk will be displayed, including existing and lost partitions (marked as unallocated). Then click "Search for Lost Partition" to begin the scan.

Step 2. Check Files in the Partition

Wait for the smart partition scanning. This process may take several minutes, depending on the severity of the partition loss. While waiting, you can move the cursor to the partition you want to  view the files and data in it.

Step 3. Select and Restore the Partition

Select the partitions you want to recover from the list of lost partitions that have been scanned. Their corresponding information will also be displayed below. After selecting, click "Recover" to restore your disk partition settings.

You can watch this video tutorial to get a more detailed guide on this partition data recovery tool and how to restore lost volumes with it:

• 02:01 - Recover Data from Lost Partition Using Data Recovery Tool
• 03:03 - Allocate New Partition to Store Files

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Assign a New Letter to Restore Deleted Disk Volume

If your volume or partition is not lost or missing in the Disk Management, but is just shown as unallocated, you can simply save it by assigning a new drive letter like this:

Step 1. Hold Win + X on your keyboard and choose "Disk Management" from the pop-up menu.

Step 2. Then, locate the desired partition and right-click on it.

Step 3. Choose "Change Drive Letter and Paths", then click "Change". Now you can select a new drive letter and click "OK" to confirm.

Use Data Recovery Services to Perform Deleted Volume Recovery

How to restore deleted disk volume? Other than data recovery tools, data recovery services are also a good choice if you have no idea where your partition is or if you are a computer rookie. The professional team of EaseUS data recovery services online can help you in a remote way to help you locate lost partition and restore deleted or formatted files from your volume.

Tips to Prevent Partition Loss and Protect Partition Data

Besides knowing reliable ways to restore lost partitions and files, it also matters to acquire some critical features of protecting your partition and data from loss. Here are some useful tips that EaseUS software has collected for you to obtain:

1. 🟡Separate OS partitions: Consider having a separate partition for your operating system, which allows you to reinstall or repair the OS without affecting your data partitions.
2. 🔴 Backup essential partition data in advance: If you have the habit of creating disk partition backups, it will effectively save you from partition loss or data loss issues. Professional backup software - EaseUS Todo Backup with its disk partition backup feature enables you to back up a whole partition of data at one time in only a few simple steps:
3. 🟠Operation with caution on hard drive partitions or external storage devices: Careful operations on hard drive partitions and external storage devices can also help you prevent partition loss issues. Besides, it's also useful to apply antivirus software to remove malware or an unknown virus and protect your partition from virus infection. 

Final Words

This post from EaseUS has looked at how to recover a deleted volume in Windows 10 by assigning a new drive letter, using data recovery or partition recovery tools, or with the online service. Though there are workable solutions to get your lost or deleted volumes back, regular backup is needed if you want to play it safe.

FAQs on How to Recover Deleted Volume Windows 10

Here are some frequently asked questions that can help you better understand the partition loss scenarios and how to take steps:

1. What happens when you delete a volume in disk management?

Once you delete a volume in the Disk Management, everything on your partition will be erased and gone. So in this case, you may need professional data recovery tool as your assistance.

2. Can I recover data after deleting a partition?

The system typically removes the assignment to that address on the hard drive when a partition is erased, enabling the memory segment to be replaced as necessary. There is still a chance to utilize the partition recovery tool to remove the partition, though, as long as this portion of the disk is unaltered.