Completely Recover Data Lost due to DISKPART Clean/Format

DISKPART is a built-in command-line disk partitioning utility in Windows that features 38 different commands. It allows users to manage both internal and external hard drives by employing commands for adding, deleting, formatting, cleaning, creating, and resizing partitions in the Windows operating system.

Avoid using the DiskPart command, particularly the clean and format commands, frequently since incorrect operations can result in severe data loss. If you have lost data due to these commands, refer to this page and utilize the tools and methods provided to recover lost data and protect data from the impacts of the DiskPart clean and format command.

Accidentally wiped out data using the Diskpart clean and format command

"Last night, I followed a silly YouTube video tutorial on how to use the DISKPART format and clean command to manage my hard drive on a Windows 7 computer. As a result, I unintentionally lost a significant amount of crucial data from my D drive shortly after executing the DISKPART - Clean - Format sequence. I'm not sure where I went wrong, but I need help."

Does data recovery software function effectively? If it does, what would be the optimal choice to thoroughly retrieve data lost due to DISKPART format and clean command? Appreciate your advice in advance.

This is a typical data loss scenario caused by using the DISKPART clean or format command. Can the lost files be recovered? Let's proceed to the next section to find out.

Completely recover data lost due to DiskPart clean/format command

To assist in the recovery of lost data resulting from the DISKPART format and clean commands, we recommend utilizing the Data Recovery Wizard tool - a professional tool for data recovery. With this tool, you can effectively reverse the DiskPart clean and format commands, effortlessly restoring all your lost files.

It is the most favored data recovery wizard among users, offering a professional solution for retrieving lost data in all scenarios.

• If you used DiskPart: clean command, you can select the "Lost Partition" marked in the Data Recovery Wizard to restore lost data.
• If you used DiskPart: format fs=ntfs or format fs=fat32 command, you can use data recovery software to directly scan the device and recover lost data.

按照以下指南进行操作，立即开始恢复丢失的数据。

Recover data from DiskPart format command

Step 1. Choose a drive to scan

To commence the recovery of DiskPart deleted files, you first need to ascertain the location where the files were stored prior to deletion. The Data Recovery Wizard tool will display a list of all the loaded drives on your computer, allowing you to select the correct drive for scanning. Simply hover the mouse pointer over the desired drive and click "Scan."

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Step 2. Check the scanned results

Upon completion of the scanning process, navigate to the left panel and choose the "Deleted Files" and "Other Lost Files" folders. Following that, click on "Filter" to display only specific file types, such as images, videos, Word documents, PDF files, and so forth.

Step 3. Preview and recover

Once you locate the desired files that were deleted by DiskPart, you can double-click each file individually for a preview, or utilize the "Preview" button to check their integrity. Finally, click "Recover." Make sure to choose a different drive to save the recovered files to prevent data overwrite.

Notice: Before ensuring that your hard drive or storage device is reusable, save the recoverable data to an external hard drive.

Recover data after Diskpart Clean Command

Since the DiskPart clean command wipes everything from the hard drive or partition, the process of data recovery from a DiskPart clean command involves scanning and restoring data from a lost partition.

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Tips to Safeguard Data from DiskPart Clean and Format

Most storage devices formatted using the DiskPart command can be reused for saving data again. However, if you employed the clean command in DiskPart, you'll need to create a new partition on the storage device to render it usable once more.

It's also crucial to be aware of some essential tips for safeguarding your data from accidental deletion by the DiskPart command or other actions.

1. Restore internal/external hard drive usability after DiskPart clean command

If you used the clean command in DiskPart, all your partitions will be erased. Hence, it's crucial to create new partitions on the storage device to make it functional for storing data again. To save time and effort, we recommend trying out the tool Partition Master Free. It allows you to create partitions with just a few straightforward clicks:

Step 1. Launch AOMEI Partition Assistant. On the main window, right-click on the unallocated space on your hard drive or external storage device and select "Create".

Step 2. Modify the partition size, file system (select the appropriate file system based on your requirements), label, etc. for the new partition, then click "OK" to proceed.

Step 3. Click the "Execute 1 Task(s)" button and create a new partition by clicking "Apply".

Watch the following video tutorial and learn how to create a partition on an NTFS, FAT, or EXT file system.

2. Regularly back up important data

As you know, incorrect DiskPart commands or careless operations can lead to severe data loss. The best way to safeguard your data from being removed or deleted is to create a backup of essential data on your computer or storage devices.

You can opt to either copy files or securely back up data using a risk-free file backup software to an external storage device. For this purpose, you can try using Todo Backup, a tool that enables you to back up files, hard disk partitions, or even the Windows system in just three straightforward steps:

Step 1. Begin by selecting the backup content.

Step 2. There are four backup categories: File, Disk, OS, and Mail. Click on Disk.

Step 3. You can choose to back up the entire disk or a specific partition. Select the one you need and click OK.

Step 4. Choose the location where you want to save the backup.

Step 5. For disk/partition backup, you can choose to save the backup to a local drive or to a NAS.

Step 6. Once the backup process is finished, your task will be listed on the left pane. Right-click on any task and you can manage your backup further, like recovering it, creating an incremental backup, and more.