Windows Boots But GParted says disk is Unallocated...

How to use TestDisk to recover lost partition
Forum rules
When asking for technical support:
- Search for posts on the same topic before posting a new question.
- Give clear, specific information in the title of your post.
- Include as many details as you can, MOST POSTS WILL GET ONLY ONE OR TWO ANSWERS.
- Post a follow up with a "Thank you" or "This worked!"
- When you learn something, use that knowledge to HELP ANOTHER USER LATER.
Before posting, please read https://www.cgsecurity.org/testdisk.pdf
Locked
Message
Author
joe7894
Posts: 1
Joined: 20 Oct 2015, 18:32

Windows Boots But GParted says disk is Unallocated...

#1 Post by joe7894 »

Hi all,

I've been using Parted Magic to clone some systems - great tool!

One system boots into Windows without problems but when I went to clone it I got an error saying the partition thinks it's bigger than the disk! I then checked GParted which showed the disk was unallocated!

I analyzed the disk using TestDisk which shows two (D)eleted partitions on the disk:
The first partition seems to be empty.
The second partition looks like the Windows partition.

Do I simply change the second partition to * (meaning Primary Boot), choosing Write, then rebooting the machine?

I don't want to get this wrong or I could be in a world of pain...
Locked