Nee help to recover HDD data

bimaljr · 01-27-2008, 02:26 AM

Hi,
I was installing Kubuntu Linux in my system with the Kubuntu Alternate CD (CUI installation CD).

My system info :
- Intel Original Motherboard 102 Ggc (32 Bit)
...|- Onboard ATI Radeon Xpress 200 Disply
...|- Onboard Realtek High Definition Audio
- CPU P4 3.06
- 256 MB DDR RAM
- 16x LG DVD Writer
- 80GB HDD
...|- C Drive 10GB fat32 for WinXP
...|- D Drive 20GB fat32 for Songs
...|- E Drive 20GB fat32 for Data
...|- F Drive 25GB fat32 for Web downloads

I had decided to install linux install in 13-14GB, and decided to resize F Drive because I have so many free space on it. But I know the risk of Data Loss. So, I had defragmented my F drive before linux installtion.

At the installtion time, I have selected to resize the "F Partion" Manually. First I had shrink my F drive and then selected Automatic use free space and create partition for Linux installation. At this time I got an warning that the cluster size is invalid and change with ****** this. I don't remember the number I got at this warning, there is just two buttons to select, cancel or ignore. I had selected ignore and the installation starts. The installtion is done. And Kubuntu linux is up and running without any error.

But when I booted on WinXP, my 98% data of my F Drive are currept. I think it is due to that warning. The cluster size is changed.

Now, I want to recover my data. And I need your help on this.

Thank you.

dai · 01-27-2008, 03:17 AM

try these
http://www.roadkil.net/unstopcp.html
http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/TestDisk

**Deleted090308** · 01-27-2008, 09:00 AM

If you choose to try TestDisk - please follow the steps below:

A. At the first window, select “No Log” and press the <Enter> key.
B. Select which drive to analyse, choose “Proceed” and <Enter>.
C. Select partition type – Intel if it’s a PC then <Enter>.
D. Select “Analyse” then <Enter>. The drive will be analysed.
E. Select “Backup” at the next screen, then <Enter>.
F. Press “Y” if the partitions were created under Vista – “N” if not.
G. Select which partition to analyse and press <P> to list any files in the partition.

Can you see your files?

bimaljr · 01-28-2008, 09:48 AM

Thanks for your help... some files are recovered by unstopcp.
But still not recovered all files.. need more help.
Is there any way to change the cluster size? because I think the only problem is the cluster size.

**Deleted090308** · 01-28-2008, 10:53 AM

Try the steps described with TestDisk and post a screenshot of the last screen.

01-27-2008, 02:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
bimaljr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2 OS: WindowsXP with SP2	Nee help to recover HDD data Hi, I was installing Kubuntu Linux in my system with the Kubuntu Alternate CD (CUI installation CD). My system info : - Intel Original Motherboard 102 Ggc (32 Bit) ...\|- Onboard ATI Radeon Xpress 200 Disply ...\|- Onboard Realtek High Definition Audio - CPU P4 3.06 - 256 MB DDR RAM - 16x LG DVD Writer - 80GB HDD ...\|- C Drive 10GB fat32 for WinXP ...\|- D Drive 20GB fat32 for Songs ...\|- E Drive 20GB fat32 for Data ...\|- F Drive 25GB fat32 for Web downloads I had decided to install linux install in 13-14GB, and decided to resize F Drive because I have so many free space on it. But I know the risk of Data Loss. So, I had defragmented my F drive before linux installtion. At the installtion time, I have selected to resize the "F Partion" Manually. First I had shrink my F drive and then selected Automatic use free space and create partition for Linux installation. At this time I got an warning that the cluster size is invalid and change with ****** this. I don't remember the number I got at this warning, there is just two buttons to select, cancel or ignore. I had selected ignore and the installation starts. The installtion is done. And Kubuntu linux is up and running without any error. But when I booted on WinXP, my 98% data of my F Drive are currept. I think it is due to that warning. The cluster size is changed. Now, I want to recover my data. And I need your help on this. Thank you.

01-27-2008, 03:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,267 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Nee help to recover HDD data try these http://www.roadkil.net/unstopcp.html http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/TestDisk __________________

01-27-2008, 09:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: Nee help to recover HDD data If you choose to try TestDisk - please follow the steps below: A. At the first window, select “No Log” and press the <Enter> key. B. Select which drive to analyse, choose “Proceed” and <Enter>. C. Select partition type – Intel if it’s a PC then <Enter>. D. Select “Analyse” then <Enter>. The drive will be analysed. E. Select “Backup” at the next screen, then <Enter>. F. Press “Y” if the partitions were created under Vista – “N” if not. G. Select which partition to analyse and press <P> to list any files in the partition. Can you see your files?

01-28-2008, 09:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
bimaljr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2 OS: WindowsXP with SP2	Re: Nee help to recover HDD data Thanks for your help... some files are recovered by unstopcp. But still not recovered all files.. need more help. Is there any way to change the cluster size? because I think the only problem is the cluster size.

01-28-2008, 10:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: Nee help to recover HDD data Try the steps described with TestDisk and post a screenshot of the last screen. Last edited by Deleted090308; 01-28-2008 at 12:50 PM.