[SOLVED] Hard Disk Failure, testdisk not working? - Page 2

**Deleted090308** · 04-09-2008, 01:30 PM

Choose "List" >>> if you can see your folders/files >>> choose "Write".

timmy393 · 04-09-2008, 04:59 PM

ok, i chose list but all it gave me where two lines. Clicking enter or right arrow didn't open up any other files. So the file/folders didn't show up.

In GetDataBack, all the original folder/file structure was preserved, so i know they're in there somewhere!

thanks

PS: Just BTW, when i clicked on Repair MFT now, it says "MFT and MFT mirror matches perfectly"

**Deleted090308** · 04-09-2008, 05:14 PM

To be honest - I don't think TD can fix this (after trying all those changes).

Now that your files are safe on another HDD - wipe this "bad" drive with DBAN.

Burn the DBAN ISO image and boot the computer from the CD,

Disconnect any other hard drive (data + power cable) before using DBAN - it's easy to make mistakes and wipe the wrong drive.

It will take a LONG time to wipe the drive with DBAN (up to 40 hours).
If you don't have the patience - just format it in Disk management.

timmy393 · 04-09-2008, 05:20 PM

ok i guess i'll go for the format option with disk management.

The HDD's just for external data storage, so i'm not sure why i need to boot the computer from a CD.

Thanks anyway for saving my neck, without your advice about getdataback i wouldn't have known how to get the data out of that hard drive.

I'll just try to format it in disk management and hope it works afterwards

Thanks again!

*EDIT: I think you think the HD has my OS on it? It doesn't, its just an external HD with data on it. Does that change anything?

**Deleted090308** · 04-10-2008, 12:47 AM

I knew it's an external with "only" data on it.

Don't choose quick format in Disk management.

Run chkdsk /r to look for bad sectors on the drive:
Right click the drive in "My computer" >> Properties >> Tools >> Check now. Tick both options and click "Start":

timmy393 · 04-10-2008, 04:49 AM

thanks alot for your help eneles!

**Deleted090308** · 04-10-2008, 04:52 AM

You're welcome.

Keep copies of everything you save on the drive until you feel you can trust it.

04-09-2008, 01:30 PM	#21 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: Hard Disk Failure, testdisk not working? Choose "List" >>> if you can see your folders/files >>> choose "Write".

04-09-2008, 05:14 PM	#23 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: Hard Disk Failure, testdisk not working? To be honest - I don't think TD can fix this (after trying all those changes). Now that your files are safe on another HDD - wipe this "bad" drive with DBAN. Burn the DBAN ISO image and boot the computer from the CD, Disconnect any other hard drive (data + power cable) before using DBAN - it's easy to make mistakes and wipe the wrong drive. It will take a LONG time to wipe the drive with DBAN (up to 40 hours). If you don't have the patience - just format it in Disk management. Last edited by Deleted090308; 04-09-2008 at 05:16 PM.

04-09-2008, 05:20 PM	#24 (permalink)
timmy393 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 17 OS: windows xp service pack2	Re: Hard Disk Failure, testdisk not working? ok i guess i'll go for the format option with disk management. The HDD's just for external data storage, so i'm not sure why i need to boot the computer from a CD. Thanks anyway for saving my neck, without your advice about getdataback i wouldn't have known how to get the data out of that hard drive. I'll just try to format it in disk management and hope it works afterwards Thanks again! EDIT: I think you think the HD has my OS on it? It doesn't, its just an external HD with data on it. Does that change anything? Last edited by timmy393; 04-09-2008 at 05:41 PM.*

04-10-2008, 12:47 AM	#25 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: Hard Disk Failure, testdisk not working? I knew it's an external with "only" data on it. Don't choose quick format in Disk management. Run chkdsk /r to look for bad sectors on the drive: Right click the drive in "My computer" >> Properties >> Tools >> Check now. Tick both options and click "Start":

04-10-2008, 04:49 AM	#26 (permalink)
timmy393 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 17 OS: windows xp service pack2	Re: Hard Disk Failure, testdisk not working? thanks alot for your help eneles!

04-10-2008, 04:52 AM	#27 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: Hard Disk Failure, testdisk not working? You're welcome. Keep copies of everything you save on the drive until you feel you can trust it.