Many computer users have experienced it, and unfortunately it can happen at any time, whether your computer is new or old. The dreaded “Drive not formatted. Do you want to format now?” Error message. It can happen quickly and without warning, leaving many users wondering what to do. Most of the time, the data on the hard drive still exists, but the user cannot access it. At this point, an incorrect move in response to the “drive not formatted” error message can corrupt data.
The dreaded “Drive not formatted. Do you want to format now?” The error message usually indicates a corrupt partition, deleted partition, or damaged partition. This can happen for many different reasons, including a computer virus, hard drive problem, power surge, or operating system problems. If you receive this type of error message, it is important that you act carefully to keep your important data intact. It is important that you: 1) DO NOT say “yes” to format the drive; 2) DO NOT try to repartition the hard drive; and 3) DO NOT attempt any “do-it-yourself” data recovery techniques, including reloading the operating system. This can permanently damage the data on the hard drive.
Successful data recovery depends on how you respond to the “Drive not formatted” error message. In most cases, a data recovery company can recover data from a system displaying this error message. It is extremely important to recover data from the hard drive before attempting to reload the operating system. For the best possible result, turn off the hard drive and contact a data recovery company for help.