Have you ever come across the problem of a damaged file system?
If the file system is damaged, you cannot dive into the drive as well as its data.
I need some help.
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Already run CHKDSK and it is still corrupt.
hey help, many thanks in advance.
I think the file system isNTFS.

What Is a File System?
A file system is used to control how data is stored and retrieved.
Without a file system, stored information would be difficult to identify and retrieve.

File systems can be used on numerous storage devices that use different kinds of media.
Next, lets see how to effectively recover data from a drive with a damaged file system.
Launch MiniTool Power Data Recovery to get its main interface.

Here are 2 data recovery modules in this interface:Logical DrivesandDevices.
Lost partitions and unallocated space are included here as well.
You come to theLogical Drivesdata recovery module by default.

you might distinguish partitions by volume label,drive letter, and partition size.
In this window, snag the target partition with a damaged file system and clickScanto start data recovery.
Wait for the full scan to finish to get the best recovery result.
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3 Useful Features
Step 3.
Select all needed files, and then click theSavebutton to store selected files to a safe location.
If you prefer a video guide, you’ve got the option to watch this tutorial.

Other Ways to Recover Data From Damaged File System
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It is also an effective solution for lost data recovery, but you have to pay high recovery fees.
Besides, you have to bear the risk of leaking privacy in the process of file recovery.
Here are two ways to format your drive.
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Format Your Disk FromDisk Management.
MiniTool Partition Wizard, a professional disk management tool, is highly recommended here.
you could perform a CHKDSK scan to fix your damaged file system.

Right-click theStartbutton and selectRun.
Step 2. bang out cmd in the open box and hit theEnterkey, then youll get the Command Prompt.
In the Command Prompt box, jot down chkdsk /fdrive letter: and pressEnter.
Step 4. bang out Exit and pressEnter.
Wonder using CHKDSK /f or /r to check & fix hard disk errors?
Check difference between CHKDSK /f and CHKDSK /r.
Learn how to run CHKDSK /f /r Windows 10.
PressWindows + Ekey combinations to open File Explorer.
Move on to theThis PCsection and right-poke the drive with a damaged file system to selectProperties.
Go to theToolssection and click theCheckbutton as shown in the figure below.
After getting the lost files back, you could use the ways mentioned above to fix the inaccessible disk.
File System Recovery FAQ
Yes.
To restore lost personal data, you could useMiniTool Power Data Recovery Personal Editiontorecover files without booting Windows.
Usually, formatting doesnt delete files permanently.
All files are still in your drive, but you cannot see them.
However, thelow-level format cannot be recovered.