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What Is ReFS File System?
What happens if you delete a ReFS partition by mistake or the partition gets lost for some unexpected reason?
What Happens After Deleting a ReFS Partition in Windows?
When you delete a ReFS partition in Windows, several things can happen depending on the specific circumstances.
Unallocated space
After deleting a partition, the space that was previously occupied by the partition becomes unallocated.
Unallocated space is essentially unused space on the hard drive that is not associated with any partition.
The entry for the deleted partition is removed from the partition table.
A full formatting will create a new file system on the unallocated space, effectively overwriting any existing data.
Can I Recover a Lost ReFS Partition in Windows?
But can you also recover a lost ReFS partition in Windows?
Recovering a lost ReFS partition might pose challenges.
That is, MiniTool Power Data Recovery can recover data from a lost partition, a lost ReFS partition.
Download and install MiniTool Power Data Recovery on your PC.
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Step 2.
Launch the software to enter its main interface.
Then it’s crucial that you find the target unallocated space to scan.
Since an allocated space has no drive letter, you might identify the partition according to the capacity.
Hover over the target unallocated space and click theScanbutton to start scanning it.
Wait until the whole scanning process ends.
This can help you get the best data recovery effect.
The found files are listed by path by default.
you might expand the path to find the needed files.
This software supports previewing files like documents, images, videos, and audio files.
Step 5. pick the files you want to recover.
you’re able to select different files from different paths at the same time.
Then, click theSavebutton and choose a proper location to save these files.
The recovered files can be used directly.
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you’re able to reuse the unallocated space by creating a new partition.
you’re free to reuse it by creating one or more partitions on it.
you’re free to just do this in Disk Management.
Right-click theStarticon and selectDisk Managementfrom the WinX menu to open it.
Right-nudge the unallocated space and selectNew Simple Volumefrom the context menu.
Click theNextbutton to continue.
On the next interface, you should probably specify the size of the partition you want to create.
Then, click theNextbutton to continue.
Select a drive letter for the partition.
Select a file system for the partition.
ReFS is not supported in this step.
So, you’ve got the option to choose another available file system like NTFS or exFAT.
Then, click theNextbutton to continue.
Click theFinishbutton to complete the process.
This feature is available inMiniTool Partition Wizard Free.
it’s possible for you to download and install this freeware to have a try.
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Step 1.
Launch the software to enter its main interface.
Right-poke the target unallocated space and chooseCreate.
Of course, you’re free to selectPrimaryorLogicalif necessary.
If everything is OK, you better press theApplybutton to execute the operation.
What can you do if you want to create a ReFS partition?
it’s possible for you to format the newly created partition to ReFS in File Explorer or Disk Management.
Here is how to format a partition to ReFS in Disk Management:
Step 1.
Right-tap the newly created partition and selectFormatfrom the context menu.
On the pop-up interface, expand theFile Systemmenu and selectREFS.
At the same time, you might add a volume label for that partition.
If you want to perform a full format, you should probably deselect thePerform a quick formatoption.
Click theOKbutton and you will receive a warning sayingFormatting this volume will erase all data on it.
Since it is a newly created partition, you just need to clickOKto start formatting the partition.
Now, you get a new ReFS partition.
you’re able to tryMiniTool ShadowMakertobackup fileson your ReFS partition.
It supports backing up a ReFS partition on a PC.
It is a manageable task with the right data recovery tool.
MiniTool Power Data Recovery offers a reliable solution for retrieving lost files.
We also emphasize the importance of data protection measures to prevent future incidents.
if you catch issues when using MiniTool software, you could contact us via[email protected].
