How to fix disk format without formatting raw?

zorica_petkovic

I accidentally formatted my external hard drive without backing up my data. All my files are now gone. Is there any way to fix this without formatting and losing all my data?I have seen a lot of people say that you can't fix disk format without formatting, but I'm not sure if that's true. I'm hoping someone here can help me out!

grace_george

There is no single answer to this question as there are many factors that can contribute to a disk becoming RAW (unreadable by Windows). However, there are a few general tips that may help you fix the problem:

-First, try running a disk repair utility on the RAW disk. This may be able to fix any underlying issues that are causing the disk to become RAW.

-If the disk repair utility is not able to fix the problem, you may need to use data recovery software to attempt to recover the data on the RAW disk. Be aware that this is often a last resort option as data recovery software can be expensive and may not be able to recover all of the data on the disk.

-If you are unable to fix the RAW disk or recover the data on it, you will likely need to format the disk. This will erase all of the data on the disk, so be sure to back up any important data before proceeding.

Naja862

If your disk is showing up as RAW and you want to fix the format without formatting, here are a few steps to try:

Check The Disk In Disk Management
The first step to try would be to open Disk Management in Windows, right click on the disk, and choose "Format". This may automatically recognize the disk if it's corrupt and try to repair it, allowing you to use it normally again.
Use Data Recovery Software
If Formatting or re-partitioning the disk does not work, you could use a data recovery software such as ReclaiMe to recover your data from the disk without formatting. These data recovery softwares can detect and extract data from RAW disks and are usually very easy to use.
Test The Disk
If your disk is still not working, you could try running diagnostics on the disk. This can be done through a few different tools, including Windows' built-in tools like chkdsk as well as disk health check and disk repair/recovery applications.

These are a few steps to try if you want to fix disk format without formatting raw. Keep in mind that recovering data from RAW disks can be difficult and may require specialized software to do so.