Completely Recover Data Lost by DISKPART Clean/Format

Jean Updated on Aug 24, 2018 to Data Recovery Solution | How-to Articles

Accidentally erased very important data by using the Diskpart clean command!!

Last night I followed a stupid YouTube video tutorial on how to use DISKPART format and clean command to manage hard drive on my Windows 7 computer. I don't know where I made the mistake, anyhow, in the end, I lost quite a large amount of very important data on D drive soon after I execute DISKPART - Clean - Format. I can't figure out why but some photos and videos on E drive are also lost. Does data recovery software work? If yes, what should be the best choice if I want to completely recover data lost by DISKPART format and clean command? Thanks in advance.

DISKPART is an inbuilt command line hard drive partitioning utility that includes 38 different commands. By using DISKPART commands, people are able to manage both internal hard drive and external hard drive by adding, deleting, formatting, cleaning, creating and resizing partitions on Windows operating system. However, if you're not good at using DISKPART commands, we don't suggest you use it too often because any improper handling of the partitions or drives will cause serious data loss. Data lost by DISKPART clean or format command can be restored by advanced data recovery software. How to get started? Move on to the next part.

How to recover data after Diskpart clean?

EaseUS hard drive data recovery software is what we recommend to help recover lost data caused by DISKPART format and clean command. It's the most popular data recovery wizard among customers that provides a proficient data recovery solution for all data loss scenarios, and the advantage of the software is that you can preview the recoverable data and evaluate the chances of data recovery. Follow the guide below and start lost data recovery at once.

STEP 1. Run EaseUS DiskPart Recovery Software

Select a location where you deleted data by using DiskPart command and click "Scan".

STEP 2. Scan the DiskPart Deleted Files

As long as you click the "Scan" option, the software starts to scan your diskpart deleted files automatically. Be patient during the process.

STEP 3. Recover the DiskPart Deleted Files

Once the scanning process finishes, preview and recover the desired files.

Tips to Find Desired Files

Lost Partition Files: Check first if it's for formatted recovery.

Extra Files: Find files that lost names or paths.

Filter: a quick way to your wanted files.

Search: e.g. file name/file extension.

When you find the desired files, click the "Recover" button to get them back.

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Frequently Asked Qusetions

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1. Why cannot I recover 2GB data for free?

It is recommended to check the version installed is Free or Trial because they are different versions.

Trial has data preview function but cannot save any files, while the Free version enables to recover 2 GB files. The default free space is 500 MB and you may share the product on social media to get another 1.5 GB.

2. Why cannot the recovered files be opened?

A file is saved as 2 parts on the storage device: directory info (which is comprised by file name, time stamp and size info, etc.) and data content.

If the files with original file names and folder structures cannot be opened, one possible reason is the corrupted directory info. There is still a chance to recover the data content with the RAW Recovery method in our software.

3. Why isn't it suggested to recover the files back to the original drive?: The storage structure of the lost files would be altered or damaged by any changes on the drive. If you save the recovered files back to the same drive, the original data structures and data content would be corrupted or overwritten, which causes permanent data loss. So you should prepare another disk to save the files.

4. How can I check whether my data is recoverable or not before purchase?: The Free version helps you save 2GB files to better verify the recovery quality of our product before purchase.

5. How long does it take to scan the drive?: It strongly depends on the capacity of your hard drive and the performance of your computer. As reference,most drive recoveries can be completed in around 10 to 12 hours for a 1-TB healthy hard drive in general conditions.

1. Why cannot I recover 2GB data for free?: It is recommended to check the version installed is Free or Trial because they are different versions. Trial has data preview function but cannot save any files, while the Free version enables to recover 2 GB files.

2. Why cannot the recovered files be opened?: A file is saved as 2 parts on the storage device: directory info (which is comprised by file name, time stamp and size info, etc.) and data content. If the files with original file names and folder structures cannot be opened, one possible reason is the corrupted directory info. There is still a chance to recover the data content with the RAW Recovery method in our software.

3. Why isn't it suggested to recover the files back to the original drive?: The storage structure of the lost files would be altered or damaged by any changes on the drive. If you save the recovered files back to the same drive, the original data structures and data content would be corrupted or overwritten, which causes permanent data loss. So you should prepare another disk to save the files.

4. How can I check whether my data is recoverable or not before purchase?: The Free version helps you save 2GB files to better verify the recovery quality of our product before purchase.

5. How long does it take to scan the drive?: It strongly depends on the capacity of your hard drive and the performance of your computer. As reference,most drive recoveries can be completed in around 10 to 12 hours for a 1-TB healthy hard drive in general conditions.

Put the lost files back into your hands in only 3 steps. Don't wait as your files won't.

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