Accidentally did Quick Format ... HELP!
Posted: 30 Oct 2015, 20:06
Ok, I accidentally did a 'Quick' format of my 1.5TB drive ... and I panicked, quickly clicking 'Cancel' ... which I don't know if that has worsen the situation! Now Windows keep asking me to format the disk, and it shows as RAW.
It is a data drive with no OS (I think).
I ran testdisk & I attached some screen shots.
(1) Disk was detected and I did 'Quick Search'. The partition showed up in green.
(2) I pressed 'P' and the next message says "Can't open filesystem. Filesystem seems damaged."
(3) So I went back to green screen and press 'Enter', followed by 'Write'. On reboot still can't access.
I would TRULY appreciate some guidance.
QUESTION : Do I do another 'Quick' format but let it complete this time? Will it worsen the situation?
Pls help. Thank you very much in advance.
sincerely,
zoe
It is a data drive with no OS (I think).
I ran testdisk & I attached some screen shots.
(1) Disk was detected and I did 'Quick Search'. The partition showed up in green.
(2) I pressed 'P' and the next message says "Can't open filesystem. Filesystem seems damaged."
(3) So I went back to green screen and press 'Enter', followed by 'Write'. On reboot still can't access.
I would TRULY appreciate some guidance.
QUESTION : Do I do another 'Quick' format but let it complete this time? Will it worsen the situation?
Pls help. Thank you very much in advance.
sincerely,
zoe