Windows 10: Recover files from 2TB external hard drive Installation Media

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    Recover files from 2TB external hard drive Installation Media


    I loaded the Microsoft installation media ISO onto a 2 TB external hard drive. At first the original storage capacity wasn't shown correctly. For example, the drive was showing 300 GB available after finishing the Windows 10 install on another PC. After formatting the partition, the correct drive size 2TB is shown. However, the data that was on the drive before loading the installation media is not there. I've seen some users in similar situations. Is there any possibility that third party file recovery programs have helped? I've also read that, on larger drives, the installation media is

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