1tb External Hdd now showing 32gb after mistake.

Golker · 15 Oct 2023 at 20:54

Like a complete fooI I accidentally created a windows boot disk using my 1tb external hard drive, which had lots of important files and photos on it. Now it is showing that there is only 32gb on it.

Can my files be recovered?

Thank you

Mcnumpty2323 · 16 Oct 2023 at 04:03

Try free software
Recuva,aoemi,easeus all
Do a free version

Golker · 19 Oct 2023 at 11:28

I downloaded testdisk - it was completely free and fantastic. It recovered all my files with zero corruption. The program is amazing. It took 3 hours in total.

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Mcnumpty2323 · 19 Oct 2023 at 11:30

Lucky escape
Important stuff you should have
Multiple backups
Stored in Multiple places just in case

Golker · 19 Oct 2023 at 11:31

Yes lesson learnt that's for sure. Back up back up back up.