Help! GTP partitions not detected.

Guyonskis · Dec 19, 2011

I backed up all my data onto a 3TB drive with two partitions. I then upgraded my system and reinstall windows 7. I assumed that the partitions would be recognized and everything would be fine. Turns out that's not the case, I just have the one unallocated block.

If I make a new volume will all my data be erased?
If so, how can I recover my data? Is there a free tool?

Please help

... everything is on there!

JrRacinFan · Dec 19, 2011

May be able to backup files with a Linux Live CD as long as it supports EFI GUID partitions.

Guyonskis · Dec 19, 2011

I was really dumb.
Windows asked me to initialize the disk... I didn't see GPT on the list so I selected MBR. I realize now that GUID = GPT.

... did this erase my partitions?

JrRacinFan · Dec 19, 2011

Yup. May MAY have lost all data. Try Recuva.

Guyonskis · Dec 19, 2011

JrRacinFan said:
Yup. May MAY have lost all data. Try Recuva.

It seems to be working... this was scary. I need to be more careful!

JrRacinFan · Dec 19, 2011

Nice! Glad to see that's working for you. May take a while so be patient.

System Name	Beast
Processor	FX-9590
Motherboard	Asus Sabertooth 990FX
Cooling	Corsair Hydro Series H100i (push/pull)
Memory	G.Skill Ripjaws PC3-12800 1600Mhz 4 X 4 gb
Video Card(s)	Reference r9 290x
Storage	Seagate Hybrid Drive 512 GB
Display(s)	Samsung U28D590
Case	CoolerMaster Haf 932
Audio Device(s)	Intergrated
Power Supply	Corsair HX850
Software	Windows 7 Professional 64bit
Benchmark Scores	3Dmark11: P12357

System Name	Dual Build Streamer
Processor	Ryzen 7900x3d : Ryzen 4600G
Motherboard	AsRock B650E Steel Legend : Giga B450i Aorus
Cooling	Custom Water 1x420 : Stock
Memory	32GB T-Force Deltas : 16GB Dominator Platinums
Video Card(s)	PowerColor 7900 XTX Liquid Devil: iGPU
Storage	20+ TB
Display(s)	Sammy 49" 5k Ultrawide
Case	Custom White Painted Phanteks Enthoo Pro 2
Audio Device(s)	Onboard : Onboard
Power Supply	EVGA 1200W P2
Mouse	Corsair M65 RGB Elite White
Keyboard	Hyperx Origins 65
Software	Windows 10

System Name	Beast
Processor	FX-9590
Motherboard	Asus Sabertooth 990FX
Cooling	Corsair Hydro Series H100i (push/pull)
Memory	G.Skill Ripjaws PC3-12800 1600Mhz 4 X 4 gb
Video Card(s)	Reference r9 290x
Storage	Seagate Hybrid Drive 512 GB
Display(s)	Samsung U28D590
Case	CoolerMaster Haf 932
Audio Device(s)	Intergrated
Power Supply	Corsair HX850
Software	Windows 7 Professional 64bit
Benchmark Scores	3Dmark11: P12357

System Name	Dual Build Streamer
Processor	Ryzen 7900x3d : Ryzen 4600G
Motherboard	AsRock B650E Steel Legend : Giga B450i Aorus
Cooling	Custom Water 1x420 : Stock
Memory	32GB T-Force Deltas : 16GB Dominator Platinums
Video Card(s)	PowerColor 7900 XTX Liquid Devil: iGPU
Storage	20+ TB
Display(s)	Sammy 49" 5k Ultrawide
Case	Custom White Painted Phanteks Enthoo Pro 2
Audio Device(s)	Onboard : Onboard
Power Supply	EVGA 1200W P2
Mouse	Corsair M65 RGB Elite White
Keyboard	Hyperx Origins 65
Software	Windows 10

System Name	Beast
Processor	FX-9590
Motherboard	Asus Sabertooth 990FX
Cooling	Corsair Hydro Series H100i (push/pull)
Memory	G.Skill Ripjaws PC3-12800 1600Mhz 4 X 4 gb
Video Card(s)	Reference r9 290x
Storage	Seagate Hybrid Drive 512 GB
Display(s)	Samsung U28D590
Case	CoolerMaster Haf 932
Audio Device(s)	Intergrated
Power Supply	Corsair HX850
Software	Windows 7 Professional 64bit
Benchmark Scores	3Dmark11: P12357

Help! GTP partitions not detected.

Guyonskis

JrRacinFan

Served 5k and counting ...

Guyonskis

JrRacinFan

Served 5k and counting ...

Guyonskis

JrRacinFan

Served 5k and counting ...