Hard Drive problem need help please

*SRTDodge05* · 03-04-2006, 10:52 PM

Im using a 300gb maxtor hard drive for storage in my machine. i had a 30gb and a 250gb partition on it. the 250gb was just about full with all my software, music and what not. i wanted to make the drive 1 hole partition again. so install partition magic. i went though at it was converting the 30gb partition back into the 250gb and it was in the middle of coping all my data when it got a error. so now it reads as one big partition but non of my stuff is there. it says its almost full but i cant see any of my stuff, i add a drive letter to the drive i see the folder that my stuff is in but i cant open it. at this point im really stuck and need help.

pieking · 03-05-2006, 12:24 AM

sounds like you need to get a restore program to pull up all your lost data.

Spawn_abx · 03-05-2006, 05:45 AM

Hello TSgtJoe2005

Don't give up!!!

There are software solutions out there. One is Get Data Back Data Recovery (no URL for ya), and if you can get it, you should be able to recover all your data. There's a multitude of freeware applications out there, but you should be picky about any software you choose to install and run!!!

If you really want the data, take the time to find some software that will get it.

That's all I can suggest!

Hope It Helps!!!

*SRTDodge05* · 03-05-2006, 10:09 AM

i dont know if ill be able too.

my drive was like this.
Partition D 30gb, Partition E 250gb. i used partition magic to meger my both partitions together, after moving all my data over it got a error #1520 and it couldnt finish the new partition so my data is still there but i cant get to it.

Spawn_abx · 03-05-2006, 04:47 PM

I am assuming that you're working with tech support for partition magic concerning this. They may have a fix for the problem.

*Bofinn* · 03-06-2006, 10:01 AM

too bad you didn't image the partitions before starting. After you get this fixed maybe you should get another 300gb for backup purposes.

03-04-2006, 10:52 PM	#1
SRTDodge05 Grab Life By The Balls Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,831	Hard Drive problem need help please Im using a 300gb maxtor hard drive for storage in my machine. i had a 30gb and a 250gb partition on it. the 250gb was just about full with all my software, music and what not. i wanted to make the drive 1 hole partition again. so install partition magic. i went though at it was converting the 30gb partition back into the 250gb and it was in the middle of coping all my data when it got a error. so now it reads as one big partition but non of my stuff is there. it says its almost full but i cant see any of my stuff, i add a drive letter to the drive i see the folder that my stuff is in but i cant open it. at this point im really stuck and need help. Last edited by SRTDodge05 : 03-04-2006 at 11:19 PM.
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03-05-2006, 12:24 AM	#2
pieking Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8	sounds like you need to get a restore program to pull up all your lost data.
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03-05-2006, 05:45 AM	#3
Spawn_abx From Beyond! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grayson, LA Posts: 127	There Are Solutions Hello TSgtJoe2005 Don't give up!!! There are software solutions out there. One is Get Data Back Data Recovery (no URL for ya), and if you can get it, you should be able to recover all your data. There's a multitude of freeware applications out there, but you should be picky about any software you choose to install and run!!! If you really want the data, take the time to find some software that will get it. That's all I can suggest! Hope It Helps!!! __________________ Ohhhhh!!! Don't Touch That!!! That Will Make You Go Blind!!! ____________________________ Acronis Fulfillment Partner Netgear PowerShift Partner GFi Authorized Reseller Check Point Partner Wildblue Certified Installer
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03-05-2006, 10:09 AM	#4
SRTDodge05 Grab Life By The Balls Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,831	i dont know if ill be able too. my drive was like this. Partition D 30gb, Partition E 250gb. i used partition magic to meger my both partitions together, after moving all my data over it got a error #1520 and it couldnt finish the new partition so my data is still there but i cant get to it.
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03-05-2006, 04:47 PM	#5
Spawn_abx From Beyond! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grayson, LA Posts: 127	I am assuming that you're working with tech support for partition magic concerning this. They may have a fix for the problem. __________________ Ohhhhh!!! Don't Touch That!!! That Will Make You Go Blind!!! ____________________________ Acronis Fulfillment Partner Netgear PowerShift Partner GFi Authorized Reseller Check Point Partner Wildblue Certified Installer
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03-06-2006, 10:01 AM	#6
Bofinn I'm gettin' dizzy! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 11,035	too bad you didn't image the partitions before starting. After you get this fixed maybe you should get another 300gb for backup purposes. __________________ ---------- JimBo ----------- When in doubt, smack it!
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