Cannot Initialize HDD in Computer Management Window

[monskaye]

So okay, I just bought a new HDD because the original HDD of my laptop can’t be formatted anymore. I was able to retrieve my files using EaseUS DR. After that, I tried to format all the disks/partitions so I can use it as an external hdd or usb but it says it cant be formatted. So what I did, I deleted the other two volumes, resulting into this.

The disk isn’t detected in the Computer window but as you can see it shows in the Computer management but I cant initialize it. How do I fix this so that I can use this as an external hdd/usb? I don’t think theres a problem with the enclosure. Thanks for the help!

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi and welcome to SevenForums,
Not sure why you would want to use it as anything it obviously has issues

See what mini tool shows
If mini tool sees it run a surface test on it
Best Free Partition Manager for Windows | MiniTool Partition Free

 

[monskaye]

Hi and welcome to SevenForums,
Not sure why you would want to use it as anything it obviously has issues

See what mini tool shows
If mini tool sees it run a surface test on it
Best Free Partition Manager for Windows | MiniTool Partition Free

Thanks for the welcome. I was told I could use this as external thingy and they told me its fine. Please bear with me, i got a few knowledge on this things :x Heres the screen shot of my hdd on partition wizard

 

[whs]

Maybe you did not do it right

 

[monskaye]

Maybe you did not do it right


View attachment 380858

I did that but still the same :/

 

[ThrashZone]

What's on the disk ?
Only personal files or what ?
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1911-take-ownership-shortcut.html

 

[monskaye]

Theres nothing on the disk atm as I had retrieve the files I need. I cannot do the tutorial, the HDD cannot be viewed in the Computer window is there any chance that I cannot use this HDD anymore ?

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
From what I noticed it is read only not sure what's up with that but the take ownership may solve that quirk :/
After than it might make things different as far as reformatting... ?

Why can't you do the tutorial ?

 

[monskaye]

Hello sir! sorry if it took me a long time to reply. I cant understand how to use this 'take ownership' if the HDD cant be shown in the computer window?

 

[whs]

First thing I would do is to define a partition with a drive letter on it. That can be done in disk management - or with Partition Wizard if you prefer.

 

[monskaye]

First thing I would do is to define a partition with a drive letter on it. That can be done in disk management - or with Partition Wizard if you prefer.

I cannot set a letter for this device, i cannot see any option to do it when i do a right click on computer management or in partition wizard sir

 

[jumanji]

Are you beating a dead snake?

Please run the HDD manufacturer's diagnostic/repair utility and check the status of your drive.

If it does not recognise the drive or having recognised the drive fails the Short Test and Extended Test scrap it. You can't bring a dead snake alive.

 

[CKWD]

Hello monskaye!

So this drive is completely empty, there is no data you may need from it?

You say you've bought a new HDD as the old laptop HDD can't be formatted any more, you have used a software to retrieve your data but you wish to be bale to format this old laptop drive, which is in this case the problematic one? I see two drives in the Disk Management, is this still a laptop or are these connected to a desktop? Are both drives internally connected or is the older drive externally connected, perhaps?

For now it is shown as a “bad disk”, still, I would suggest you change its cable(s), make sure it(they) is(are) correctly and firmly connected. Then boot up again and again check Disk Management. If the drive is showing up the same way, go to diskpart:

1. Open the Start Menu, type diskpart, press Enter
2. Type list disk, press Enter
3. Type select disk X (where X is the number the certain drive if it shows up), press Enter
4. Type clean, press Enter
5. Type create partition primary, press Enter
6. Type format quick fs=ntfs, press Enter
7. Type assign letter=X, press Enter
8. Type exit, press Enter

This should clean and then repartition and reformat your drive in basic NTFS file system.

In either way of this outcome, the drive may truly be too damaged to be used and it wouldn't be advised to store your data. If it fails, you will lose the data. :/

Good luck!

CK_WD