When you delete a partition on your Windows computer, the space occupied by that partition becomes unallocated. This means that the partition table no longer has any information about the partition, and the operating system can no longer access the files on it. However, the data on the unallocated partition is not necessarily lost forever. In fact, with the right tools, you can recover the data and restore the partition to its previous state.

In this article, we will guide you through the process of recovering an unallocated partition using Windows tools. We will assume that you have already deleted a partition and the space is now unallocated. We will also assume that you have not created any new partitions or written any data to the unallocated space.

Recover files from unallocated partition

Step 1: Check if the partition is really unallocated

The first step in recovering an unallocated partition is to make sure that the space is actually unallocated. To do this, you can use the built-in Disk Management tool in Windows. Right-click on the Windows Start button and select Disk Management. In the Disk Management window, look for the unallocated space. If the space is listed as unallocated, then you can proceed to the next step.

Step 2: Use TestDisk to recover the partition TestDisk is a powerful open-source tool that can recover lost partitions and repair damaged partition tables. Download the TestDisk software from its official website and install it on your computer.

Recovering unallocated partition

Launch TestDisk and select the hard drive that contains the unallocated space. Follow the on-screen instructions to analyze the drive and locate the lost partition. TestDisk will display a list of partitions that it has found. If it finds the lost partition, select it and choose the option to Write the partition table to restore the partition.

Step 3: Use DiskInternals Partition Recovery

Recovering an unallocated partition can be a daunting task, but with the right tools, it is possible to restore the partition and recover the data. In this article, we have outlined the steps to recover an unallocated partition using Windows tools. Remember to always back up your data regularly to avoid data loss in the event of a partition failure.