Computer crew: external hdd

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Jan 16, 2010 | 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Black2KGSR

that happened to my last external HDD. I "found" a data recovery program and recovered 98% of my stuff.

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Originally Posted by MarshyTheKid

Run a diskcheck on it. Most will block out corrupt sectors so you can atleast get some of your data off it.

Recommend any good recovery programs?

Jan 16, 2010 | 11:14 AM

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raid 5

I have an essentials too, not sure of the one you have but some have had power issues. This could explain why yours went corrupt, and I probably wouldn't trust the drive anymore.

Jan 16, 2010 | 02:08 PM

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I think the check for windows is dskchk or something. Its already on your computer.

Jan 16, 2010 | 03:43 PM

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you could also try freezing the drive in the freezer, or even outside if it's cold enough (done this before out a window at school :chuckles

Jan 16, 2010 | 06:56 PM

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you could also try freezing the drive in the freezer, or even outside if it's cold enough (done this before out a window at school :chuckles

Yeah, this sometimes works for emergency recovery.

Jan 16, 2010 | 08:15 PM

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I downloaded some recovery software demo and while it was scanning the drive my computer somehow recognized it and I was able to backup what I wanted.

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