RAW external HDD smart OK testdisk OK

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coba
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RAW external HDD smart OK testdisk OK

#1 Post by coba »

Hello, I'm having a problem with an external HDD WD Element 2GB. It suddenly became raw and I can't read it.

I have passed Smart check and it seems to be ok
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Then I ran testdisk, I am able to see the list of files
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I wrote the new partition structure
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It required me to restart, but after doing that the hdd is still raw
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Boot sector is ok and identical
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I don't know what could be my problem or If I'm missing something. Any help will be greatly appreciated
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Re: RAW external HDD smart OK testdisk OK

#2 Post by cgrenier »

Run "cmd" (right click run as administrator") and type "chkdsk /f d:" (replace d: by the correct drive letter).
Does it fix the problem ?
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coba
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Re: RAW external HDD smart OK testdisk OK

#3 Post by coba »

Thank you for your answer. I managed to save the data via Linux :)
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Damien
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Re: RAW external HDD smart OK testdisk OK

#4 Post by Damien »

Hi Coba,

Did you run the "chkdsk /f" command?

How did you manage to save your via Linux?

I am in the same situation and would need some help...

Thanks
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