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7 April 2024  Jennifer Thatcher  Technology Manager of Test Dept.
 

Summary
Explore the simple steps to effortlessly delete a partition on your USB drive and consolidate the space into a single, more efficient partition. Furthermore, discover the reliable method to retrieve your missing files using Renee Undeleter in our hands-on guide.



Table of contents

table iconI. How to delete the U disk partition?
table iconII. How to restore data on U disk partitions deleted by mistake?
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I. How to delete the U disk partition?

1. How to delete the U disk partition in Windows system

Windows Disk Management is an effective tool designed for managing storage. It’s well-equipped for tasks such as initializing drives, resizing volumes, and removing partitions. It’s essential to back up important files before proceeding to delete a USB stick partition to safeguard against potential data loss. For an optimal backup solution, consider using Renee Becca for a user-friendly backup process. Simply follow the easy steps to delete your U disk partition without any hassle.
Step 1: Insert the U disk into the Windows PC. Right-click the Start button and choose Disk Management. Locate the desired U disk and partition. Right-click on the partition and select Delete Volume.
windows disk management right click start
disk manager, delete volume
Step 2: A prompt will appear, warning that deleting the volume erases all its data. Ensure you’ve backed up any important data beforehand. If you have, click Yes to proceed, and the partition will become “unallocated“.
Step 3: To merge the unallocated space of the deleted partition with the primary partition of the USB drive, right-click the primary partition, select “Extend Volume”, and proceed with the wizard’s prompts to expand the partition.
disk manager, Extend volume

2. How to delete the U disk partition in the Mac system

To remove a U disk partition on a Mac, access Disk Utility via Applications > Utilities. This tool handles disk formatting, repairs, and partition management. It can also securely erase data and help with Finder issues for unlocated volumes. To delete a partition, open Disk Utility, select the U disk, choose the partition to delete, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Step 1: Open (Finder) > (Applications) > (Utilities) > (Disk Utility) on the Mac computer, select the corresponding U disk in the disk list on the left, and then click the (Partition) option of Disk Utility , and then click the (Partition) button.
find mac disk utility
mac disk utility partition button
Step 2: After that, you can view all partitions contained in the U disk in the pie chart, select the partition to be deleted, click (-) and then click (Apply) in the lower right corner to delete the U disk partition.
mac delete partition

II. How to restore data on U disk partitions deleted by mistake?

1. Preparations for restoring U disk partition data

(1) If you have accidentally deleted important files with the U disk partition without a backup, immediately stop all computer activities, especially file downloads, to avoid overwriting or losing new data. Provided no new data is saved and the old data remains unaffected by other factors, recovery of the deleted files may still be possible.
(2) Select appropriate data recovery software that includes a partition recovery feature. Renee Undeleter offers this function and is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems.

2. Use Renee Undeleter to restore U disk partition data

Renee Undeleter is a specialized software designed to recover various data files. It comes in handy when you inadvertently delete crucial files, empty the recycle bin, or format your disk, memory card, or USB drive. The tool features four key modules: file recovery, formatted recovery, partition recovery, and image creation, offering a comprehensive solution to a wide range of data loss issues.
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Step 1: Download, install and run Renee Undeleter on the computer, and select the (Whole Disk Scan) option on the main interface.
Note: Do not install Renee Undeleter in the disk where data is lost to avoid data overwriting.
select whole disk scan to scan disk in renee undeleter
  • Fast Partition Scan: Recovers files quickly after accidental deletion or recycle bin emptying.
  • Whole Partition Scan: Restores files from inaccessible or formatted partitions with speed.
  • Whole Disk Scan: Retrieves partition information and thoroughly scans each partition.
  • Image Creation: Generates a mirror image of a partition for current state backup.
Step 2: Next, you can select the corresponding disk (ie U disk) according to the disk capacity. After the selection is complete, click (Next).
select a disk to recover in renee undeleter
Step 3: Wait for the scan to complete. It will detect all partitions on the U disk. Once the “Select the partition you need to scan” prompt appears, choose the partition with deleted data for scanning. If no partition is selected, the scan will default to all partitions, increasing duration but potentially recovering more data.
recover partition on SD card with Renee Undeleter
Step 4: Preview files within the partition during the scan process. After identifying all the required files, select them and click the Recover button to save the data onto a separate disk on your computer.
preview before recovery