Software to read corrupted HD needed?

[badspell68]

I put a hard drive that was not accessible into a USB case an I can now see it. I'm guessing that something is corrupted on the HD rendering it unreadable. In the past I had software that could read a drive in this condition, but I can't remember its name.

Anyone know of anything free that can do this?

When I try to access the HD I am prompted that I need to format the drive. If I quick format the drive, then use an scanning/un-delete software will I then be able to see what is on the dive?

 

[Mark Phelps]

Anyone know of anything free that can do this?

Recuva MIGHT be able to read the drive and allow you to recover files and folders.

 

[badspell68]

Tried it and no luck...the drive is RAW

 

[Golden]

I would recommend this before trying diagnostics:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/256518-peppermint-live-cd-dvd-usb-create-emergency-backup.html