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I am using Ubuntu 12.04. I have 4 partitions of hard disk. 1st of 43 GB contains Windows 7, 2nd (43 GB) and 3rd (32 GB) contained valuable data and 4th of 42GB contains Ubuntu.



Now, while installing Ubuntu 12.04, by mistake I made whole 32GB hard disk SWAP. Now I am unable to access that data neither from Windows nor from Ubuntu. So I installed Gparted and formatted that disk to FAT32 (which was a horrible mistake from my side).



Now I used a recovery software from Windows to recover the lost data but to no avail. I thought may be the disk is in FAT that is why I am unable to recover. So I formatted it again into NTFS. But all the same I am unable to get my precious data back.










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    I am using Ubuntu 12.04. I have 4 partitions of hard disk. 1st of 43 GB contains Windows 7, 2nd (43 GB) and 3rd (32 GB) contained valuable data and 4th of 42GB contains Ubuntu.



    Now, while installing Ubuntu 12.04, by mistake I made whole 32GB hard disk SWAP. Now I am unable to access that data neither from Windows nor from Ubuntu. So I installed Gparted and formatted that disk to FAT32 (which was a horrible mistake from my side).



    Now I used a recovery software from Windows to recover the lost data but to no avail. I thought may be the disk is in FAT that is why I am unable to recover. So I formatted it again into NTFS. But all the same I am unable to get my precious data back.










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      I am using Ubuntu 12.04. I have 4 partitions of hard disk. 1st of 43 GB contains Windows 7, 2nd (43 GB) and 3rd (32 GB) contained valuable data and 4th of 42GB contains Ubuntu.



      Now, while installing Ubuntu 12.04, by mistake I made whole 32GB hard disk SWAP. Now I am unable to access that data neither from Windows nor from Ubuntu. So I installed Gparted and formatted that disk to FAT32 (which was a horrible mistake from my side).



      Now I used a recovery software from Windows to recover the lost data but to no avail. I thought may be the disk is in FAT that is why I am unable to recover. So I formatted it again into NTFS. But all the same I am unable to get my precious data back.










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      I am using Ubuntu 12.04. I have 4 partitions of hard disk. 1st of 43 GB contains Windows 7, 2nd (43 GB) and 3rd (32 GB) contained valuable data and 4th of 42GB contains Ubuntu.



      Now, while installing Ubuntu 12.04, by mistake I made whole 32GB hard disk SWAP. Now I am unable to access that data neither from Windows nor from Ubuntu. So I installed Gparted and formatted that disk to FAT32 (which was a horrible mistake from my side).



      Now I used a recovery software from Windows to recover the lost data but to no avail. I thought may be the disk is in FAT that is why I am unable to recover. So I formatted it again into NTFS. But all the same I am unable to get my precious data back.







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          What was the original format of the 32 GB partition?



          You need to download and use testdisk from Ubuntu; you can do it with sudo apt-get install testdisk. DO NOT use data recovery tools from or even start Windows -- it is more likely to write to a FAT32 or NTFS drive, erasing any traces of your previous data.






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          • The original format of 32 GB disk was NTFS

            – n.arrow001
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          • how is testdisk used?

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          I have used Stellar Phoenix Linux Data Recovery, and it did wonders for me. I hope that it can help you. You can Download it Here




          Its a Linux Data Recovery software that helps you recover lost or
          inaccessible data from any file system based LINUX volumes.



          Along with powerful recovery techniques, this reliable Linux partition
          recovery software incorporates interactive graphical user interfaces,
          which help non-technical users to perform recovery operations, without
          any assistance.Stellar Phoenix




          Also you can take a look at Ubuntu DataRecovery.






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          • Why was this down-voted?

            – Mitch
            May 26 '12 at 8:35











          • Maybe because it's paid software and Windows-only?

            – ish
            May 26 '12 at 12:42











          • it is not for Windows only. It says in my answer its for Linux. Check their website.. :) Plus if the data is important enough, I don`t think it a bad idea to buy the software..

            – Mitch
            May 26 '12 at 12:48





















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          PST file has its pros and cons, but what it’s most useful for is the preservation of data during a long duration of time. It’s a secure file type as compared to OST and hence is recommended. In case the file suffers damage due to external or internal damage, a PST recovery software must be in your arsenal of tools to fix these files.
          For more help visit here:- https://www.datarecovo.com/outlook-pst-repair-tool.html





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            What was the original format of the 32 GB partition?



            You need to download and use testdisk from Ubuntu; you can do it with sudo apt-get install testdisk. DO NOT use data recovery tools from or even start Windows -- it is more likely to write to a FAT32 or NTFS drive, erasing any traces of your previous data.






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            • The original format of 32 GB disk was NTFS

              – n.arrow001
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            • how is testdisk used?

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            What was the original format of the 32 GB partition?



            You need to download and use testdisk from Ubuntu; you can do it with sudo apt-get install testdisk. DO NOT use data recovery tools from or even start Windows -- it is more likely to write to a FAT32 or NTFS drive, erasing any traces of your previous data.






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            • The original format of 32 GB disk was NTFS

              – n.arrow001
              May 26 '12 at 14:36











            • how is testdisk used?

              – n.arrow001
              May 26 '12 at 17:20














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            What was the original format of the 32 GB partition?



            You need to download and use testdisk from Ubuntu; you can do it with sudo apt-get install testdisk. DO NOT use data recovery tools from or even start Windows -- it is more likely to write to a FAT32 or NTFS drive, erasing any traces of your previous data.






            share|improve this answer













            What was the original format of the 32 GB partition?



            You need to download and use testdisk from Ubuntu; you can do it with sudo apt-get install testdisk. DO NOT use data recovery tools from or even start Windows -- it is more likely to write to a FAT32 or NTFS drive, erasing any traces of your previous data.







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            • The original format of 32 GB disk was NTFS

              – n.arrow001
              May 26 '12 at 14:36











            • how is testdisk used?

              – n.arrow001
              May 26 '12 at 17:20



















            • The original format of 32 GB disk was NTFS

              – n.arrow001
              May 26 '12 at 14:36











            • how is testdisk used?

              – n.arrow001
              May 26 '12 at 17:20

















            The original format of 32 GB disk was NTFS

            – n.arrow001
            May 26 '12 at 14:36





            The original format of 32 GB disk was NTFS

            – n.arrow001
            May 26 '12 at 14:36













            how is testdisk used?

            – n.arrow001
            May 26 '12 at 17:20





            how is testdisk used?

            – n.arrow001
            May 26 '12 at 17:20













            -1














            I have used Stellar Phoenix Linux Data Recovery, and it did wonders for me. I hope that it can help you. You can Download it Here




            Its a Linux Data Recovery software that helps you recover lost or
            inaccessible data from any file system based LINUX volumes.



            Along with powerful recovery techniques, this reliable Linux partition
            recovery software incorporates interactive graphical user interfaces,
            which help non-technical users to perform recovery operations, without
            any assistance.Stellar Phoenix




            Also you can take a look at Ubuntu DataRecovery.






            share|improve this answer


























            • Why was this down-voted?

              – Mitch
              May 26 '12 at 8:35











            • Maybe because it's paid software and Windows-only?

              – ish
              May 26 '12 at 12:42











            • it is not for Windows only. It says in my answer its for Linux. Check their website.. :) Plus if the data is important enough, I don`t think it a bad idea to buy the software..

              – Mitch
              May 26 '12 at 12:48


















            -1














            I have used Stellar Phoenix Linux Data Recovery, and it did wonders for me. I hope that it can help you. You can Download it Here




            Its a Linux Data Recovery software that helps you recover lost or
            inaccessible data from any file system based LINUX volumes.



            Along with powerful recovery techniques, this reliable Linux partition
            recovery software incorporates interactive graphical user interfaces,
            which help non-technical users to perform recovery operations, without
            any assistance.Stellar Phoenix




            Also you can take a look at Ubuntu DataRecovery.






            share|improve this answer


























            • Why was this down-voted?

              – Mitch
              May 26 '12 at 8:35











            • Maybe because it's paid software and Windows-only?

              – ish
              May 26 '12 at 12:42











            • it is not for Windows only. It says in my answer its for Linux. Check their website.. :) Plus if the data is important enough, I don`t think it a bad idea to buy the software..

              – Mitch
              May 26 '12 at 12:48
















            -1












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            -1







            I have used Stellar Phoenix Linux Data Recovery, and it did wonders for me. I hope that it can help you. You can Download it Here




            Its a Linux Data Recovery software that helps you recover lost or
            inaccessible data from any file system based LINUX volumes.



            Along with powerful recovery techniques, this reliable Linux partition
            recovery software incorporates interactive graphical user interfaces,
            which help non-technical users to perform recovery operations, without
            any assistance.Stellar Phoenix




            Also you can take a look at Ubuntu DataRecovery.






            share|improve this answer















            I have used Stellar Phoenix Linux Data Recovery, and it did wonders for me. I hope that it can help you. You can Download it Here




            Its a Linux Data Recovery software that helps you recover lost or
            inaccessible data from any file system based LINUX volumes.



            Along with powerful recovery techniques, this reliable Linux partition
            recovery software incorporates interactive graphical user interfaces,
            which help non-technical users to perform recovery operations, without
            any assistance.Stellar Phoenix




            Also you can take a look at Ubuntu DataRecovery.







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            • Why was this down-voted?

              – Mitch
              May 26 '12 at 8:35











            • Maybe because it's paid software and Windows-only?

              – ish
              May 26 '12 at 12:42











            • it is not for Windows only. It says in my answer its for Linux. Check their website.. :) Plus if the data is important enough, I don`t think it a bad idea to buy the software..

              – Mitch
              May 26 '12 at 12:48





















            • Why was this down-voted?

              – Mitch
              May 26 '12 at 8:35











            • Maybe because it's paid software and Windows-only?

              – ish
              May 26 '12 at 12:42











            • it is not for Windows only. It says in my answer its for Linux. Check their website.. :) Plus if the data is important enough, I don`t think it a bad idea to buy the software..

              – Mitch
              May 26 '12 at 12:48



















            Why was this down-voted?

            – Mitch
            May 26 '12 at 8:35





            Why was this down-voted?

            – Mitch
            May 26 '12 at 8:35













            Maybe because it's paid software and Windows-only?

            – ish
            May 26 '12 at 12:42





            Maybe because it's paid software and Windows-only?

            – ish
            May 26 '12 at 12:42













            it is not for Windows only. It says in my answer its for Linux. Check their website.. :) Plus if the data is important enough, I don`t think it a bad idea to buy the software..

            – Mitch
            May 26 '12 at 12:48







            it is not for Windows only. It says in my answer its for Linux. Check their website.. :) Plus if the data is important enough, I don`t think it a bad idea to buy the software..

            – Mitch
            May 26 '12 at 12:48













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            PST file has its pros and cons, but what it’s most useful for is the preservation of data during a long duration of time. It’s a secure file type as compared to OST and hence is recommended. In case the file suffers damage due to external or internal damage, a PST recovery software must be in your arsenal of tools to fix these files.
            For more help visit here:- https://www.datarecovo.com/outlook-pst-repair-tool.html





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              PST file has its pros and cons, but what it’s most useful for is the preservation of data during a long duration of time. It’s a secure file type as compared to OST and hence is recommended. In case the file suffers damage due to external or internal damage, a PST recovery software must be in your arsenal of tools to fix these files.
              For more help visit here:- https://www.datarecovo.com/outlook-pst-repair-tool.html





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                PST file has its pros and cons, but what it’s most useful for is the preservation of data during a long duration of time. It’s a secure file type as compared to OST and hence is recommended. In case the file suffers damage due to external or internal damage, a PST recovery software must be in your arsenal of tools to fix these files.
                For more help visit here:- https://www.datarecovo.com/outlook-pst-repair-tool.html





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                For more help visit here:- https://www.datarecovo.com/outlook-pst-repair-tool.html






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