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Ubuntu swap partition missing in windows 8

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I just installed ubuntu as my first linux experience. I've did some research beforehand, and read about swap memory increasing performance. I have data parition (D:/) where I keep all my data, and that one also had the most free space. so I selected that one. I did NOT select the format option.

I'm currently on windows 7, and I can only see my C:/ partition, which has windows stored on it.

Did I just erased all the data on my D:/ paritition? :(

I can't check on ubuntu if the data is there because Ubuntu is missing from the boot options. I actually have no idea how to get in there.

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answered 2 Years ago ravturtl · Accepted Answer

After about 40 hours of googeling and experimenting I found that the solution was a simple as this:

start testdisk from ubuntu

select your drive (usually the default - intel)

select "Advanced"

In case you do not get the "List" option:

select the swap partition, and at the bottom menu select "Type"

press enter and enter " 7" when it asks for the type (original should be 82)

DO NOT REBOOT, even if it tells you to (messed up alot of stuff for me)

repeat step 1 tot 2, but now select "List"

search for the files you want to backup, press C and select the directory that you want to copy to (has to be on a different partition)

Unfortunately after all the previous messing with partitions I have lost literally every file that I was hoping to get back. But it still seems I have about 60% left of everything else.
I still have an image from ddrescue that might be my final hope.