Partition Recovery
A lost partition is an entry removed from a table; the volume behind it is usually intact. AS locates the original boundaries and restores access without rewriting the drive.
When you need this
- Partition deleted in Disk Management or a partitioning tool
- Partition table damaged by malware, boot repair or failed resize
- Drive appears unallocated or shows wrong size
- Dual-boot or cloning operation overwrote the table
- GPT corrupted after firmware update
What we do
Boundary detection
Original partition starts and sizes are identified from file system signatures and backup structures.
Table reconstruction
MBR or GPT tables are rebuilt in the image; the original drive is only modified with your agreement after verification.
Resize and clone failures
Partially completed operations are analysed to determine what data remains consistent.
How it works
- Step 1
Consultation and scope
We establish what failed, what has been tried, and which data matters most. This shapes a targeted plan rather than a generic one.
- Step 2
Secure imaging and diagnosis
Where possible the source media is imaged before any work, so the original is never altered. Diagnosis then determines the safest recovery method.
- Step 3
Recovery
Data is extracted from the image or source using methods matched to the failure — logical, structural or hardware-level as required.
- Step 4
Verification
Recovered data is checked for integrity and completeness, and a file list is shared so you can confirm what matters is there.
- Step 5
Secure delivery
Verified data is returned through an agreed secure method, with guidance on validation before it goes back into production.
What affects the outcome
Outcomes are never guaranteed. Every case is assessed on its own condition, and we tell you what is realistic before you commit.
- Physical condition of the media and the extent of any damage
- Whether the media has been written to, reformatted or re-initialised since the failure
- Encryption, corruption or partial overwriting of the data
- Availability of source data such as images, backups, logs or transaction records
- Attempts made before assessment (rebuilds, repair tools, repeated reboots)
AS Data Recovery
Locate lost partitions and recover their contents on your own system.
Frequently asked questions
Can I just recreate the partition with the same size?
Only if the boundaries are exactly right and the new partition isn't formatted. Getting it wrong makes things worse; assessment is safer.
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Not sure what you're dealing with?
Describe the situation and we'll tell you what's realistic.