disk1 unknown not initialized


  1. aymanok
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x32
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    disk1 unknown not initialized


    i have a hard disk 1 TB (i was 5 partitions)..suddenly it did not open..i treid to open it in disk management software it shows picture 1
    i treid to open it with the software minitool partition wizard professional it shows its size is negative
    how can i solve this problem
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  3. ignatzatsonic
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    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
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    First thing I'd do is try to run the hard drive manufacturer's disk tools on the drive. It may be dead or dying. Shows as "bad disk" with no file system in PW.

    And I'd hope I had a backup of whatever is on it.
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