well gpart didn't work. I an trying a program called Partition Recovery. I can see the files that I need to get to with this program. but it wont let me create a primary partition. I can create an extended and logical partition. but still without formatting the drive Knoppix will not mount the drive. It tells me that no file system was specified..

So if any one can come up with any other ideas that I can try, I will be extremely greatful...

Thanks Racer88