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Title: Restoring Formatted data
Post by: weggy on March 30, 2011, 10:25:24 AM

Hi all,

I successfully used the fun_plug method to format WD 2T hdd. Then I installed a 1.5T disk along with the 2T disk, and formatted the 1.5T disk using the DNS-321 formatting tool (the tool clearly indicated a formatting disk was the 1.5T). But what happened was the 2T disk was also formatted and the 1.5T disk formatted for a smaller size of 500mb.

Is there any way I can restore data on the 2T disk?
(The disk was formatted to EXT3 type.)

Be careful using the formatting tool!!!

Thanks in advance. 

Title: Re: Restoring Formatted data
Post by: weggy on April 03, 2011, 10:10:03 PM

bump for help needed   :'(

Title: Re: Restoring Formatted data
Post by: ssblake25 on April 21, 2011, 12:02:58 PM

There isn't any way to restore the data, unless you have a previous backup. I am not a drive guru, but my understanding is that the drive is wiped.

I have read that when formatting new drives, it's best to remove a drive with data that you want to keep, so the scenario you describe does not occur.

As far as the disk sizes go, I don't understand why the capacity would have been reduced that much.

if you have access to a linux machine (you could use Knoppix), you could try mounting the drives directly to see if your files are on the drive. I doubt they are, but it might be worth a shot.

Title: Re: Restoring Formatted data
Post by: JavaLawyer on April 21, 2011, 12:41:33 PM

Another reason to maintain at least one backup copy of your data.