WD 320 GB that can't initialize


  1. Posts : 2
    windows 8.1
       #1

    WD 320 GB that can't initialize


    I have a similar problem that can't solve.
    I have a WD 320 GB that can't initialize.

    It all started when I disconnected it without using the notifications icon on the right below (in windows 7). Immediately after that I tried to connect it to another computer, but couldn't open the drive, saying something like: "cyclic redundancy error" and asking if I want to format (which I denied).

    After that I scanned it with chkdsk /b but interrupted because it was taking too long; also was saying that I don't have enough space to restore the clusters.(the disc is full with data that I don't mind erasing)

    I also tried to open it in Linux live cd:


    Again I tried chkdsk /f this time:


    Later on I scanned it with HDD Regenerator, which warns me something about IDE compatibility:


    I disregard the warn and start scanning; soon after that (about 30 mins) stops scanning without solving the issue, but creating more problems.

    Now the system does not detect the volume anymore. I tried to initialize it with Disk Manager; it says that has a hardware problem:


    I tried to scan it with mini tool Partition Wizard but goes too slow; barely scans 100.000 sectors in one hour (has 600.000.000 in total).

    What I want to know is: can it be used anymore or should I buy another one? (data backup is not important for me since it only contained some virtual machines I use at school)
    ps: the disk is spinning and the light is on
    Last edited by Brink; 19 Dec 2014 at 12:14. Reason: moved to new thread
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  2. Posts : 7,055
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit
       #2

    Please check your drive with Datalifeguard Diagnostics for Windows. WD Support / Downloads / Legacy Internal / WD RE2

    Quick Test, Extended Test and also Write Zeros with Full Erase option. If it fails, that is it. It has failed.
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  3. Posts : 2
    windows 8.1
    Thread Starter
       #3

    quick test failed




    thank you for the help !

    I now know what to do
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  4. Posts : 7,055
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit
       #4

    Did you try Write Zeros with Full Erase option? I will give up only if that too fails :).
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