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how to recover lost files from corrupt partitions?

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Both and pointed in the right direction by suggesting recovery software, but a safe sequence of actions is what actually preserves your chances of getting data back. The single most important rule: stop writing to the affected disk immediately. Do not run repair utilities (for example Windows chkdsk) on the original drive before you have an image. If the drive is making unusual noises, power it down and seek professional help.

Make a sector-by-sector image and work from that image only. Choose an imager that logs progress and can resume so you do not repeatedly stress a failing device. A common two-pass approach on Linux is: a quick read-only pass that avoids retries, then a slower retry pass for bad sectors. Example commands (replace device and paths appropriately):

ddrescue -n -d /dev/sdX /mnt/backup/disk.img /mnt/backup/disk.log
ddrescue -d -r3 /dev/sdX /mnt/backup/disk.img /mnt/backup/disk.log

All recovery and partition repairs should be done against the image, not the original disk. Try recovering the partition table first, then use file-carving for scattered files. Mount images read-only or use a hardware write-blocker if you have one. Verify recovered files (open them, compare checksums) before you delete or trust them. Note that encrypted volumes require keys and that overwritten data is generally unrecoverable.

If SMART reports many reallocated sectors, the drive is clicking, or imaging fails, stop; further DIY attempts can make professional recovery harder and more expensive. In short: halt writes, image once, recover from the image, and escalate to pros for mechanical failures or critical data. This fills the workflow gap missing from the earlier replies.

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There are many software that can recover data, try best data recovery software

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There are many software that can recover data, try best data recovery software

OH, i thought you were asking for help and using bad English in you first post !but your a s link spammer,have a good day

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