retrieving partition -solved-

I had a hard disk partitioned in 2; a smaller part for win xp, and the larger part for other files (mp3, games etc)
after reinstalled the window on the small partition (yes i chose the small partition during the xp installation/choice of drive), but somehow the larger part is now seen as ‘unpartitioned’… (it wasnt formatted during the installation)
is there a way to make it working again as it was before? that is retreiving the previous partition data/files? as it hasnt been formated :/
thanks
Answer #1
if the bigger partition is D:
in command prompt (win+r –> cmd)
Type: chkdsk D: /x /f
Answer #2
get “active boot disk” in apps section
burn & boot from it and run the partition recovery app and see what it finds
for so other options google “restore lost partition”
Answer #3
What was ur previous file sys (NTFS/FAT) ? If it was NTFS, then format un-partition space with NTFS otherwise format it with FAT. Then Install Get Data Back For NTFS/FAT. Now u’ll be able to recover all ur lost data.
NB: Just Format the un-partition space do not write anything in that drive.
Answer #4
There is a program called TestDisk for recovering lost partitions.
http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/TestDisk
Answer #5
@ ioie : it was ntfs
i’ll try right away all these applications mentioned here one by one hoping i get something back
thanks for the help
if there are any other apps i’m open to suggestions
Answer #6
-wrong post-
Answer #7
Why use another app if the built in checkdisk can solve it :s.. It’s like killing a bug with a bazooka..
Answer #8
@ azzaro : chkdsk didnt manage to solve it, but with active boot disc i got it back
some of it seems corrupted but most of it still work
thanks to all of u guys for ur help!
Answer #9
but with active boot disc i got it back
glad to hear it you got it back
good work !