External Hard Drive Advice II (drive corrupted - can I rescue data?) - The Punters Lounge

GaF · 04-07-2009, 10:02

When I was rebuilding my PC, I saved data to an external (IOMEGA) USB hard drive, but at some point it appears to have become damaged (not physically) and it looks like I've lost most of my archive

Anyone know any software that may recover data from the drive? Or any other hints and tips that may fix it?

When I plug the USB drive in now, it shows up as a drive and maps it to E: (but is not recognised as the drive with the name/label in the way it used to be). It is not accessable for navigation.

robert99 · 04-07-2009, 12:40

Can you try USB hard drive in a friend's PC?
If Windows can't read it then software cannot recover data.
You can run a Linux live CD that loads its OS into memory.
That can connect to your USB HD and transfer files.
Could take out USB HD from caddy and mount in PC and see if that reads.

GaF · 04-07-2009, 12:53

I have tried the USB drive in alternative machines and the response is identical (even with different Windows OS).
Its been suggested that I try "Recover my Files" - I dont know the software, but will give this a try (though from what you're saying, doesnt sound too hopeful).
I'll look down the Linux option after "Recover my Files" (I've never tried Linux, so dont really understand at the moment your suggestion - but I'll work it out

)
I've never disassembled the USB HD - internally is it just a standard ide drive? So it will currently be plugged into an ide to USB convertor?

Steve-C · 04-07-2009, 13:00

i suppose you have tried chkdsk on it?

GaF · 04-07-2009, 13:38

I haven't

Will do (though expecting it not to find the drive)

robert99 · 04-07-2009, 20:26

Info for Knoppix Linux recovery:
http://www.techspot.com/vb/topic76094.html

Yes, the external USB is just a normal HD plugged into a socket. Usually no more than 4 screws to undo case and take it out.

04-07-2009, 10:02	#1 (permalink)
GaF Man With a Plan Join Date: 18 Jun 2005 Posts: 41,300 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	External Hard Drive Advice II (drive corrupted - can I rescue data?) When I was rebuilding my PC, I saved data to an external (IOMEGA) USB hard drive, but at some point it appears to have become damaged (not physically) and it looks like I've lost most of my archive Anyone know any software that may recover data from the drive? Or any other hints and tips that may fix it? When I plug the USB drive in now, it shows up as a drive and maps it to E: (but is not recognised as the drive with the name/label in the way it used to be). It is not accessable for navigation. __________________ Ever since I started playing poker I have only really concentrated on playing tournaments and sit&gos. I had the odd dabble in cash games but they always ended up stinging me so I stayed away. I want 2009[/10] to be the year that changes; cash games are the currency of the best poker players in the world - what better goal is there to aim for? - Paul Cheung- Inside Poker Magazine February 2009

04-07-2009, 12:40	#2 (permalink)
robert99 Seasoned Punter Join Date: 01 Nov 2004 Posts: 387	Re: External Hard Drive Advice II (drive corrupted - can I rescue data?) Can you try USB hard drive in a friend's PC? If Windows can't read it then software cannot recover data. You can run a Linux live CD that loads its OS into memory. That can connect to your USB HD and transfer files. Could take out USB HD from caddy and mount in PC and see if that reads.

04-07-2009, 12:53	#3 (permalink)
GaF Man With a Plan Join Date: 18 Jun 2005 Posts: 41,300 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	Re: External Hard Drive Advice II (drive corrupted - can I rescue data?) I have tried the USB drive in alternative machines and the response is identical (even with different Windows OS). Its been suggested that I try "Recover my Files" - I dont know the software, but will give this a try (though from what you're saying, doesnt sound too hopeful). I'll look down the Linux option after "Recover my Files" (I've never tried Linux, so dont really understand at the moment your suggestion - but I'll work it out ) I've never disassembled the USB HD - internally is it just a standard ide drive? So it will currently be plugged into an ide to USB convertor? __________________ Ever since I started playing poker I have only really concentrated on playing tournaments and sit&gos. I had the odd dabble in cash games but they always ended up stinging me so I stayed away. I want 2009[/10] to be the year that changes; cash games are the currency of the best poker players in the world - what better goal is there to aim for? - Paul Cheung- Inside Poker Magazine February 2009 Last edited by GaF; 04-07-2009 at 12:53.

04-07-2009, 13:00	#4 (permalink)
Steve-C Seasoned Punter Join Date: 04 Jan 2009 Posts: 437	Re: External Hard Drive Advice II (drive corrupted - can I rescue data?) i suppose you have tried chkdsk on it?

04-07-2009, 13:38	#5 (permalink)
GaF Man With a Plan Join Date: 18 Jun 2005 Posts: 41,300 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	Re: External Hard Drive Advice II (drive corrupted - can I rescue data?) I haven't Will do (though expecting it not to find the drive) __________________ Ever since I started playing poker I have only really concentrated on playing tournaments and sit&gos. I had the odd dabble in cash games but they always ended up stinging me so I stayed away. I want 2009[/10] to be the year that changes; cash games are the currency of the best poker players in the world - what better goal is there to aim for? - Paul Cheung- Inside Poker Magazine February 2009

04-07-2009, 20:26	#6 (permalink)
robert99 Seasoned Punter Join Date: 01 Nov 2004 Posts: 387	Re: External Hard Drive Advice II (drive corrupted - can I rescue data?) Info for Knoppix Linux recovery: http://www.techspot.com/vb/topic76094.html Yes, the external USB is just a normal HD plugged into a socket. Usually no more than 4 screws to undo case and take it out.

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