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If my C: drive gets corrupted or damaged with no way to recover then can I recover data stored in other drives in any way? I just want to know. Thank you for your help.

Chinmay Sarupria
2013-03-18 14:45:57
Reinstall OS in C drive. Nothing will happen to the other drives.
reha andrew
2013-02-13 09:48:04
Yeah! you need not to worry your data is safe. And it will remain safe till the time it will not be overwritten. To recover your data you can use a data recovery software for that go online you will see these software in two version free and paid. For the initial results means like to confirm that the software is good or not use the free version and if you will find that free version is nice then for more better results use the paid version. And if still you face any problem then contact a data recover specialist.
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Paul Pruitt
2013-02-12 18:09:47
Try looking here for some Linux distributions that are geared toward data recovery: http://www.s2services.com/boot-disks.htm
Nevzat Akkaya
2013-02-12 12:45:46
You can use any live Linux distros out there. You can also use Paragon's free and professional tools. Paragon Rescue Kit (http://www.paragon-software.com/free/rk.html) and Paragon Backup and Recovery (http://www.paragon-software.com/free/db.html)
Arish Dhawan
2013-02-12 12:26:00
you may either run it in safe mode if it works..orthe better way is to install Ubuntu in a pendrive or something...you can easily recover then..
Unknown ...
2013-03-02 07:31:25
This seems like the answer. Thank you.
Jim Chambers
2013-02-11 19:57:00
If your OS is XP or Vista on the computer your using to recover your files off a seperate physical drive, you may have to go into security and change ownership in order to access the files. Win 7 asks if you what to change ownership and you just hit enter.
Ramandeep Singh
2013-02-11 16:00:09
Now can't I just put a Windows disk and install it on either D or E? I know when I boot I'll either prompted to choose OS or go straight to the Desktop. This should work.BTW I have a single HDD partitioned. Thanks for all your response. That helped me.----I've used Ubuntu for two months but now I'm back to Windows @Brandon_Ragoo
Bruce Epper
2013-02-12 16:09:25
Povided that there is enough free space on the other partitions and it is not a mechanical problem with the drive, you could install Windows on one of the other partitions, but you must make absolutely sure that you tell it to leave all existing partitions alone and not to reformat the drive prior to beginning the installation which would wipe out any data you have stored there.The only other item that could be an issue is if you are using BitLocker on your existing partitions. In that case, you are SOL.
Jan Fritsch
2013-02-11 15:05:36
It depends on where the other data is physically stored. If it's another logical drive (partition) on the same physical hard drive then it all comes down to the reason for "C:" not being recoverable. Some partition or file system corruption could effect one partition while leaving the other one intact. In that case your data would be retrievable. If it's a mechanical error you are facing the same issue as for "C:"If the data is on another physical drive they should be retrievable using any other computer e.g. by using an external case or connecting the drive internally.Of course certain issues e.g. a power spike could damage all physical drives connected to the same motherboard.So all in all there is no conclusive answer as it is situational.
fritz Richard
2013-02-11 13:54:14
One way is if you know how to take your other drives out of your computer and use them on another computer for you to browse and keep the files that you need/want.
Brandon Ragoo
2013-02-11 13:52:03
Erlis D. is correct I was about to say the same, just create a boot able Linux CD or USB and boot into it. After you should be able to access whichever drive it is and back up the data. If you are new to Linux I recommended using Ubuntu. You can also use another method and remove the drive from in your computer attach it to another computer and back up the data.
Ramandeep Singh
2013-02-11 15:53:16
I'm not new to it. I've used Linux for 2 months but I'm back to windows. Thanks for your reply.
Ramandeep Singh
2013-02-13 03:03:02
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2013-02-15 09:23:15
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Erlis D.
2013-02-11 13:09:15
I would also suggest booting up from another os, like linux mint, or ubuntu, and see if you can access your files, and back up them into another hdd!
ha14
2013-02-11 09:56:08
if you windows see the drive then you can use some backup software, now if windows do not see it then you can buy an identical hard drive and try to transfer the hard disk inside the new one to see if windows will recognize it. If nothing help then you have to seek company help and this will cost you money.before arriving to such situation use hard drive health monitoring tool like Active Smarthttp://www.ariolic.com/activesmart/index.html
Alan Wade
2013-02-11 07:34:08
If the data is on other drives then once you either repair your C drive or replace it you will be able to read the other drives. Another alternative would be to remove the other drives and put them into a working computer, you be able to read them then.If your drive is partitioned and just the C drive (partition) becomes corrupted with bad sectors, then again install a new drive but leave your old one in your machine. When you install Windows onto the new drive it will assume the C drive label. then you will be able to read the other partitions.
Lisa Santika Onggrid
2013-02-11 06:13:52
If it's in different drive I'm pretty sure the data will be intact. Just plug it into functioning computer to get the data. If it's one drive partitioned into two, you'd need recovery software.
Junil Maharjan
2013-02-11 04:45:07
you will have to use data recovery tools and softwares.