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Resolved Bypass a format to use a second internal drive

Discussion in 'Windows 10' started by NeverBoring, 2015/12/12.

  1. 2015/12/12
    NeverBoring

    NeverBoring Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    After installing W10, the second internal drive was not recognized. When I attempted to recognize it, W10 informed me I had to format the drive prior to using it. Is it possible to bypass a format to use the drive?
     
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    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    retiredlearner

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    Was the drive disconnected prior to W10 Upgrade? Neil.
     
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    NeverBoring

    NeverBoring Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Evan Omo: Thank you for your help. The end result by following the thread you suggested, was the disk is empty and the data is lost.

    retiredlearner: No
     
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    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Is getting any data off the drive a priority or was it not that big of a deal? If the data was valuable then you might try downloading Recuva and see if that program can recover any data that you need.
     
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    NeverBoring

    NeverBoring Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Evan,
    This HD was where I stored my recent backup and it's data loss is a bit tragic. That is why I asked for assistance. I know Recuva and shall try it.

    Thank you.
    Gary
     
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    NeverBoring

    NeverBoring Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Evan,
    Thank you for the help. All is well.
    Gary
     
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    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    You are welcome. :)
     
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