TestDisk

TestDisk is a free and open-source software designed to help you recover lost or damaged partitions and repair non-bootable disks. It supports multiple operating systems and various file system formats, providing a reliable tool even in severe corruption cases. Its command-line interface guides you effectively through recovery tasks, even if you are not an expert.

Lost Partition Recovery

You can scan and restore deleted or corrupted partitions. TestDisk automatically detects disk structure, allowing you to select partitions to recover, even if the partition table is damaged or missing.

Boot Sector and Partition Table Repair

TestDisk repairs or rebuilds the boot sectors of FAT and NTFS partitions and restores partition tables and the Master File Table (MFT) from backups. This makes the disk bootable again.

Deleted File Recovery

You can recover deleted files on FAT, NTFS, or ext partitions, provided the disk areas are not overwritten. The recovered files can be copied to another storage device to avoid permanent data loss.

TestDisk is a powerful and accessible tool, suitable for both beginners and advanced users aiming to recover data from serious disk problems.