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Chkdsk /f /r stuck, want to clone w/defective sectors
Hi guys.
My 250GB LaCie External hard drive is failing. I tried to copy the data off of it before attempting anything but to no avail (Move operation would not start). So, I started a ChkDsk /f /r but it got stock at 10% on Stage/Step 4. I know it's failing. Windows still show it in "Computer" and the last time I tried, I could see folder structure. So, now, in a last attempt to save anything, I want to cancel that and try to image the drive to an image file on another hard drive with the bad sectors in hope of getting some files back. Is there a safe way to end that chkdsk without damaging any further?
The thing had no SMART whatsoever... I couldn't predict its failing at all...
So, any help on that matter?
Thanks.