HDD possibly dead, can i still backup my data?

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  1. Kx4
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    Is there nothing i can do?
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  3. bigmck
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    Kx4 said:
    Is there nothing i can do?
    I don't think there is for this HDD. In the future, do a weekly backup using Macrium Reflect FREE Edition - Information and download and turn on your System Protection - Turn On or Off so that you can make a System Restore if needed. These two things will go a long way to keeping you out of trouble in the future.
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