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Top 7 Partition Recovery Software to Restore Lost Partition

Published/Updated on Friday, March 14, 2025

M3 Software author Yuri Zhang

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Yuri Zhang

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Summary: This article lists and categorizes the top 7 partition recovery software such as TestDisk. What's thoughtful, we provide the guide to use iBoysoft Data Recovery for Windows, the best compared to others.

Partition recovery

The fundamental principle behind partition recovery relies on the fact that partition information and data remain on the disk even after deletion, unless overwritten by new data.

Recovery software scans the storage device for residual partition structures, such as the Master Boot Record (MBR), GUID Partition Table (GPT), and file system metadata. By analyzing these traces, the software reconstructs lost partitions and restores file access. Now let's learn several excellent partition recovery software.

Top 7 partition recovery software for Windows comparison

Software NameBest ForRecovery FeaturesEase of Use
iBoysoft Data RecoveryBest for BitLocker-encrypted or normal partitions recoverySupports BitLocker recovery, RAW drive recovery, formatted, deleted and lost partition recoveryUser-friendly interface, quick and deep scan modes
Partition Find and MountQuick partition mountingMounts lost partitions as disk volumes, works even if Boot Record is damagedSimple but no extra recovery tools
AOMEI Partition AssistantAll-in-one partition managerRecovers deleted/lost partitions, resizes, merges, clones, converts MBR/GPTSimple UI
MiniTool Partition WizardPartition resizing and repairRecovers deleted partitions, repairs file system errorsIntuitive UI for general users
TestDiskBest free open-source recovery toolRestores deleted partitions, repairs partition tables, supports multiple OSCommand-line interface, requires technical knowledge
Active Partition RecoveryBest for advanced usersRecovers lost partitions and logical drives, includes disk editor for deep recoveryModerate difficulty, suitable for professionals

Share these insights and choose the most suitable one for yourself.

 

1. iBoysoft Data Recovery for Windows

iBoysoft Data Recovery is a data recovery and partition recovery software which can recover deleted or lost partition, including BitLocker encrypted partition. DBR corrupted or intact NTFS, FAT32, exFAT partitions can be restored.

Supported OS: Windows 11/10/8/7/XP and Windows Server 2016/2012/2008/2003

Supported file systems: FAT32, exFAT, NTFS

How to use iBoysoft Data Recovery to recover lost partition

Before data recovery, we should mentally understand that in some situations, the file system has been severely damaged, the only way is to recover data and then reformat this drive. Here's how to remedy it in the beginning:

Step 1: Click the green button to download iBoysoft Data Recovery.

Step 2: Launch it and choose Partition Recovery module.

Partition Recovery module

Step 3: Click "Find More Partitions" at the bottom.

Recover lost partitions

Step 4: Select the target hard disk and click Next to scan lost partitions.

How to use iBoysoft Data Recovery

Step 5: Select the lost partition and click Next to check the files.

Lost partition recovery

 Tips: If it is BitLocker encrypted partition, you need to enter the password or 48-digit recovery key after clicking Next.

Step 6: Click Fix Drive to restore the lost partition. Or click "Switch to Data Recovery mode" and recover data.

Fix lost partition 

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2. Partition Find and Mount

Partition Find and Mount is a free software that allows you to recover lost partitions by locating and mounting them into the system, thus making those lost partitions available to you like any generic disk volume.

Partition Find & Mount will also work in case any Boot Record (including the Master Boot Record)is missing, damaged or overwritten.

Supported OS: Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 and Windows Server 2003.

Supported file systems: FAT32, exFAT, NTFS

3. Aomei Partition Assistant

Partition recovery function built-in Aomei Partition Assistant can recover deleted/lost partition on Windows 10/8/7/XP, its standard edition is a freeware.

Supported OS: Windows 10/8/7/XP and Windows Server 2016/2012/2008/2003

Supported file systems: FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, ext2, ext3

4. MiniTool Partition Wizard

Partition recovery, a built-in feature in MiniTool Partition Wizard which is able to recover deleted/lost FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, ext2, ext3 partition on Windows 10/8/7. What's more, MiniTool Partition Wizard has a free edition.

Supported OS: Windows 10/8/7 and Windows Server 2016/2012/2008/2003

Supported file systems: FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, ext2, ext3

5. TestDisk

TestDisk is a powerful free data recovery software. It was primarily designed to help recover lost partitions and make non-booting disks bootable again when these symptoms are caused by faulty software, certain types of viruses or human error (such as accidentally deleting a Partition Table). Partition table recovery using TestDisk is really easy.

Supported OS: Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP/2000 and Windows Server 2008/2003

Supported file systems: FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, ext2, ext3, ext4

6. Active Partition Recovery

Active Partition Recovery is a freeware toolkit that helps you to recover deleted and damaged logical drives and partitions on Windows.

Supported file systems: Windows 10/8/7/XP and Windows Server 2016/2012/2008/2003

Supported file systems: FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, ext2, ext3, ReFS

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