Software to read corrupted HD needed?


  1. Posts : 231
    Windows 7
       #1

    Software to read corrupted HD needed?


    I put a hard drive that was not accessible into a USB case an I can now see it. I'm guessing that something is corrupted on the HD rendering it unreadable. In the past I had software that could read a drive in this condition, but I can't remember its name.

    Anyone know of anything free that can do this?

    When I try to access the HD I am prompted that I need to format the drive. If I quick format the drive, then use an scanning/un-delete software will I then be able to see what is on the dive?
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  2. Posts : 1,379
    Win7 Pro 32-bit, Win8 Pro 32-bit
       #2

    Anyone know of anything free that can do this?
    Recuva MIGHT be able to read the drive and allow you to recover files and folders.
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  3. Posts : 231
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Tried it and no luck...the drive is RAW
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  4. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #4

    I would recommend this before trying diagnostics:
    Peppermint Live CD/DVD/USB - Create for Emergency Backup
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