Solved Need Help :( Windows 8 cannot detect my other partitions

hamza umar

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Hi folks,
MY REQUEST : PLEASE READ MY FULL POST - THANK YOU
PLEASE DONT OVERLOOK
I am expecting someone would reply. ( I'm impressed with admins etc whoever replies to these forums )
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So recently my windows 7's some system files got corrupt . won't start after windows logo (when the arrow shows up=>always bsod, even in safemode). so I decided to format C and install fresh windows 8.
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Then I had four partitions C:\windows(7) D:\Softwares E:\Games F:\Mix Stuff.
My plan was to format C (of course for windows 8) and D (as C had only 20Gb space so I thought I would also format D 46Gb and give C 45Gb and D 20-21Gb as it was useless to me and contained only a bunch of crappy softwares ). Well, it FAILED here's how. after formatting C and D I deleted them thinking that boths unallocated space will merge. but it DID'NT.
After deleting I tried creating new partition on D but it FAILED "we cannot create create new partition" (search google 'cause others also sometimes have this not very nice error many times). Then I did same thing with C and it WORKED. I had to give it again 20Gb (maximum) - NO CHOICE.
Then I installed Windows 8 on C. (thinking I will later format D on desktop)
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Now here's the scenario : I DO NOT WANT TO FORMAT E:\ AND F:\ AS IT CONTAINS MY PRECIOUS DATA.
After the startup config, 'Startup' came up I went to Desktop then Computer and then wow what????
WHERE THE HELL ARE OTHER PARTITIONS????????
Only C:\ I found there 7.67Gb free of 19.5GB.
Where are others gone .
I am begging you please HELP. Don't overlook it. P.L.E.A.S.E
UPDATE : MORE TROUBLE
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What a sad day for me. I went to disk management and saw only (C:\) other 138Gb (something) was unallocated space
. Then I booted my pc from windows installation usb and on the drive screen I saw C 19.5-20Gb and Unallocated space 138Gb.
PLEASE TELL ME WHAT HAPPENED IF THE DRIVES WERE DELETED CAN MY DATA BE BROUGHT BACK??? USING SOME TOOL?
PLEASE DONT IGNORE.
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    dell optiplex gx620 desktop
    CPU
    intel pentium d
    Motherboard
    intel something
    Memory
    3gb ddr2
    Graphics Card(s)
    nvidia geforce 8400gs 512 mb
    Browser
    ie10
    Antivirus
    n/a
Download Hiren's Boot CD from my link below, burn it, boot to it and go into Mini XP, use that to move your data to a safe place, if it reads the partition. But if it comes up GONE like that you should do a full drive scan. You can scan the drive with Disk Tools in Hiren's - In Dos Programs/Hard Disk Tools try GWscan, if there are any read failures, it will fix them. I had a whole 500 GB drive go blank like that, and GWscan fixed it. Depends on what kind of drive it is, if it is Toshiba, or Hitachi, you will have to use the tools for those drives.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro with Media Center/Windows 7
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus M2N-MX SE Plus § DualCore AMD Athlon 64 X2, 2300 MHz (11.5 x 200) 4400+ § Corsair Value Select
    CPU
    AMD 4400+/4200+
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N-MX SE Plus/Asus A8M2N-LA (NodusM)
    Memory
    2 GB/3GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce 8400 GS/GeForce 210
    Sound Card
    nVIDIA GT218 - High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Hitachi 40" LCD HDTV
    Screen Resolution
    "1842 x 1036"
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD50 00AAKS-007AA SCSI Disk Device
    ST1000DL 002-9TT153 SCSI Disk Device
    WDC WD3200AAJB-00J3A0 ATA Device
    WDC WD32 WD-WCAPZ2942630 USB Device
    WD My Book 1140 USB Device
    PSU
    Works 550w
    Case
    MSI "M-Box"
    Cooling
    Water Cooled
    Keyboard
    Dell Keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Intellimouse
    Internet Speed
    Cable Medium Speed
    Browser
    Chrome/IE 10
    Antivirus
    Eset NOD32 6.x/Win Defend
    Other Info
    Recently lost my Windows 8 on my main PC, had to go back to Windows 7.
But before you run any of those you really should scan the drive with a tool like GWscan or WDdiag. When my 500 GB drive came up empty, I tried Paragon and EasuUS, neither of those was able to repair the partition. The new versions MAY be able to fix it, but GWscan definitely fixed it for me. If you have a Toshiba or Hitachi drive, you will have to use the repair tools made by them.

But.. Try the Paragon, and the "Undelete partition" - If it is available use it. I don't remember if that option was part of Paragon when I used it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro with Media Center/Windows 7
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus M2N-MX SE Plus § DualCore AMD Athlon 64 X2, 2300 MHz (11.5 x 200) 4400+ § Corsair Value Select
    CPU
    AMD 4400+/4200+
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N-MX SE Plus/Asus A8M2N-LA (NodusM)
    Memory
    2 GB/3GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce 8400 GS/GeForce 210
    Sound Card
    nVIDIA GT218 - High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Hitachi 40" LCD HDTV
    Screen Resolution
    "1842 x 1036"
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD50 00AAKS-007AA SCSI Disk Device
    ST1000DL 002-9TT153 SCSI Disk Device
    WDC WD3200AAJB-00J3A0 ATA Device
    WDC WD32 WD-WCAPZ2942630 USB Device
    WD My Book 1140 USB Device
    PSU
    Works 550w
    Case
    MSI "M-Box"
    Cooling
    Water Cooled
    Keyboard
    Dell Keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Intellimouse
    Internet Speed
    Cable Medium Speed
    Browser
    Chrome/IE 10
    Antivirus
    Eset NOD32 6.x/Win Defend
    Other Info
    Recently lost my Windows 8 on my main PC, had to go back to Windows 7.
Recovery

Thank you very much guys for your valuable replies. Another expert advised me to use TestDisk TestDisk - CGSecurity and GetDatBack, Recuva , Easeus etc. I just don't know which tool to use.

And I also wanna use it on untouched unallocated space. There should be the data of both E:\ and F:\ drives on that space.
I'm just too confused which tool is better. If anyone can help me choose one, it will be appreciated. Also can you please specify if these tools will get data back in-place? Or would I need an external USB drive or an HDD (External)?
Thanks All. :thumb:

Hamza
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    dell optiplex gx620 desktop
    CPU
    intel pentium d
    Motherboard
    intel something
    Memory
    3gb ddr2
    Graphics Card(s)
    nvidia geforce 8400gs 512 mb
    Browser
    ie10
    Antivirus
    n/a
Problem Solved...!!!!

Thank you very much all for your help:thumbsup:. Now my freaky problem is finally solved. I was very confused because of so many programs and was thinking "Which one should I go for first?". So I searched on google for a better one. First video I saw was of a guy explaining and using Easeus Partition Recovery. So I thought lets go for it first. I got EaseUs Partition Master Professional and scanned unallocated space and Ah! There. I got my E:\ and F:\ drive back INTACT:D. Thank God. Once again thank you and BLESS you all.:)
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    dell optiplex gx620 desktop
    CPU
    intel pentium d
    Motherboard
    intel something
    Memory
    3gb ddr2
    Graphics Card(s)
    nvidia geforce 8400gs 512 mb
    Browser
    ie10
    Antivirus
    n/a
Good, I didn't know they had started making a Partition Recovery program, glad you got it fixed.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro with Media Center/Windows 7
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus M2N-MX SE Plus § DualCore AMD Athlon 64 X2, 2300 MHz (11.5 x 200) 4400+ § Corsair Value Select
    CPU
    AMD 4400+/4200+
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N-MX SE Plus/Asus A8M2N-LA (NodusM)
    Memory
    2 GB/3GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce 8400 GS/GeForce 210
    Sound Card
    nVIDIA GT218 - High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Hitachi 40" LCD HDTV
    Screen Resolution
    "1842 x 1036"
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD50 00AAKS-007AA SCSI Disk Device
    ST1000DL 002-9TT153 SCSI Disk Device
    WDC WD3200AAJB-00J3A0 ATA Device
    WDC WD32 WD-WCAPZ2942630 USB Device
    WD My Book 1140 USB Device
    PSU
    Works 550w
    Case
    MSI "M-Box"
    Cooling
    Water Cooled
    Keyboard
    Dell Keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Intellimouse
    Internet Speed
    Cable Medium Speed
    Browser
    Chrome/IE 10
    Antivirus
    Eset NOD32 6.x/Win Defend
    Other Info
    Recently lost my Windows 8 on my main PC, had to go back to Windows 7.
Now that you have recovered your data...it would be a GREAT time to back it up to an external source.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASRock 990FX Killer
    CPU
    AMD FX 8320
    Motherboard
    ASRock 990 FX Killer
    Memory
    32gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte GTX 750i
    Sound Card
    Realtek (Stock on MB)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS 27 HD Monitor & a 37" LCD HD TV Screen (For movies)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    1 250 GB SS hard drive for OS
    1 1TB hard drive for data / mirrored to a second 1 TB hd.
    PSU
    650W
    Case
    No name tower
    Cooling
    Enermax Liqtech 240
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    Dnload 10.48 Upload .48
    Browser
    IE 11 and Chrome when IE doesn't work
    Antivirus
    F-PROT
Thanks

Thank you xweaponx and play2mefish. yep now I SHALL BACKUP MY IMPORTATNT DATA ( LESSON LEARNED ).
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    dell optiplex gx620 desktop
    CPU
    intel pentium d
    Motherboard
    intel something
    Memory
    3gb ddr2
    Graphics Card(s)
    nvidia geforce 8400gs 512 mb
    Browser
    ie10
    Antivirus
    n/a
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