What to do if you receive a "Drive not formatted" Error message

Many computer users have experienced it, and unfortunately, it can come at any time, whether your computer is new or old. The dreaded “Drive not formatted. 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 the data.

The dreaded “Drive not formatted. Want to format now?” The error message usually indicates a corrupted partition, a deleted partition, or a corrupted partition. This can happen for many different reasons, including computer viruses, hard drive problems, power surges, or problems with the operating system. 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: 1) DO NOT say “yes” to format the drive; 2) DO NOT try to partition the hard drive again; 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 assistance.