data loss

How do you recover data/repair from a drive failure in Windows 10 Storage Spaces? I have 4X 4TB drives configured as RAID 1 (mirroring). I assumed that meant that a copy of the data was also stored on the other drives since only 8TB of the 16TB is available. I ID'd the failing drive and...

Which tools can recover fragmented files from a partially overwritten NTFS partition? A friend of mine used a clone drive utility without knowing the implications. It looks like he selected the wrong target drive, and, more importantly, he did not unplug unused devices before using such a...

I use an external Drive to store my files. I frequently get diconnected (usually on Windows updates) and then it takes days to reconnect. I use two computers and both access the ext Drive wirelessly, and usually they can both connect.

I no longer have a recycle bin. All references say to go to Personalization to turn it back on. However, that is only available in Activated versions of Windows 10. Has Microsoft intentionally removed the Recycle Bin from NON ACTIVATED copies of Windows 10? Are there alternatives? Any way to...

The other day, I started up the Microsoft Calendar app on my Windows 10 Pro machine. I have a privately owned computer that is not attached to any LANs. However, a few days ago, probably as a result of the last Windows update, I launched the Calendar app, and OUTLOOK appeared instead. It made...

I'll explain the situation. OneDrive had files and folders which were present from a previous Windows 11 installation ('Documents' libraries). Old 'Documents' and old 'Photos' were kept so that I could go through them over a period of time, removing any old files I did not need. Once I...

I was trying to eliminate the possibility of corrupt bootloader files. Laptop wont boot windows. I have a Lenovo laptop, I used the Bios NOVA button to access Lenovo One Key Recovery and re-install (?) windows back to the factory version. By doing this would you assume that I would have solved...

Note taking with text editors is the best way I've ever used. The real note taking software keep files locally which is risky for data loss when the operating fails or when the notebook is stolen. Word processors are too clunky and risky of data loss when crashed. Mozilla Composer is the fast...

Hey everyone, I really need help from an expert. I have made mistakes with my account, and I have several questions. The situation is a bit messy now, so I'll try to be chronological... 1. When I attempt to loggin to my Windows 10 profile, now it always logs me to a temporary account. I have no...

I've had this issue before. I have a clean install of WIndows 2019 Server on a HP Proliant Gen8 Microserver. I installed it with just a SSD. I then powered it off and added a HDD which is GPT and NTFS formatted with data on it. But it won't boot afterwards and gives error: "Non-system disk or...

I have macrium in my pc and on an nexternal drive. When I installed Paragon B+R and created but image it wiped the external drive of everything. I have another external drive and when I add photos, music and images there is no issue. Why did Paragon wipe the drive? Is it b/c it formats the...

Whenever i started my windows pc, it showed a popup that it ask me to log out Microsoft account and delete my all windows data from c drive. i am facing this issue continuously. I lost so many important files due to this error

Convert MBR to GPT without Data Loss ,using AOMEI Partition Assistant . Is it that easy ? . Has anyone used AOMEI Partition Assistant , is it instant do you have to restart .

will i lose my data when i install windows.iso using Media Tool?

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Hi, Lenovo Thinkpad E550 (ThinkPad) 20DF0030US is stuck at ThinkPad welcome screen. If I am right, this is POST screen. Windows 10 is installed in the ThinkPad. After this issue, I turned it off and turned back on multiple times but Windows 10 Troubleshoot Menu is not coming. I pressed and...

I have lost all my personal data and some python files are corrupted during upgradation from windows 10 to windows 11? Is their any way to retrieve all the data? i have tried everything on google but none seems to be working´? any ideas or suggestion for retrieving data would be helpful? thanks...

I recently recovered a deleted video file. I'm attempting to move it to my backup drive but the following message appeared (attachment included). I don't recall ever having this issue in the past so I'm not sure what I need to do to fix it. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you.

COMPUTER SPECS. hp laptop, model g72-227wm Windows 7 Home Prem. OA Intel Pentium dual core T4500 (2.30 GHz) 3 GB memory, 320(?) GB HDD Intel GMA 4500M IMPORTANCE AND COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE This laptop is maybe 10+ years old. I'm a musician and use it exclusively for recording stripped-down...

I did it. I was in a hurry and accidentally formatted a 200Gb Micro SD card in my external slot of my Android phone. It had every type of file you can imagine on it. Videos, Pics, PDFs, Word Documents, Rar, Zip & 7z files... and more. About 110Gb of data. There are so many reviews that are...