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Gasjatt · 2nd Oct 2007, 07:56 PM

Ok, i just connected the HDD into my other PC, went to MyComputer and tried to view the HDD, it says 'drive not accessible, error performing inpage operation'. I checked disk management and it says the freespace is 100% even though i have files on it. The HDD is F:\
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Is it the HDD's problem? if so how can i retrieve my files on the HDD?

Adrian Wong · 2nd Oct 2007, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Gasjatt

Ok, i just connected the HDD into my other PC, went to MyComputer and tried to view the HDD, it says 'drive not accessible, error performing inpage operation'. I checked disk management and it says the freespace is 100% even though i have files on it. The HDD is F:\
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Is it the HDD's problem? if so how can i retrieve my files on the HDD?

Hmm.. That does NOT sound good. Try booting up using your Windows XP CD. Can Windows XP see your partition?

If so, drop to the repair console and try to chkdsk the drive. See if it can repair the error.

Gasjatt · 7th Oct 2007, 10:32 PM

WindowsXP CD can detecet my HDD. Ran chkdsk but says can't finish due to some hard disk error.

Can anyone recommend a good HDD recovery programme? one that can be used on a HDD that can't be read at all?

Adrian Wong · 7th Oct 2007, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gasjatt

WindowsXP CD can detecet my HDD. Ran chkdsk but says can't finish due to some hard disk error.

Can anyone recommend a good HDD recovery programme? one that can be used on a HDD that can't be read at all?

Hmm.. Sounds like a really bad problem. No idea what chkdsk posted exactly?

I think Dashken can help you with a software that can retrieve some data, but as far as the drive is concerned, it's at the end of its life.

Chai · 8th Oct 2007, 08:28 AM

My best recommendation would be backup as much data as possible, then use a proper HDD utility to reset all the bits to 0. Start from scratch.

Gasjatt · 11th Oct 2007, 11:45 PM

Already formatted the HDD and install everything from scratch, can't get my data back anymore....T.T
Thanks for the help anyway...

Adrian Wong · 12th Oct 2007, 08:00 AM

No problem. Do give your hard drive a good diagnostic check. Look for bad sectors. If you detect them... you might want to prepare migrating to a new hard drive.

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Gasjatt Warming up Join Date: 10 Nov 2004 Location: Penang, M'sia Posts: 134 Reputation: 104 Rep Power: 6	WindowsXP CD can detecet my HDD. Ran chkdsk but says can't finish due to some hard disk error. Can anyone recommend a good HDD recovery programme? one that can be used on a HDD that can't be read at all? __________________ http://gasjatt.blogspot.com Core2Duo E6300 PowerColour Radeon x1950pro 256MB Xtreme Edition 2GB DDR2 800 Seagate 160GB SATA2 Samsung 740BF Edifier M3300 Coolermaster Centurion 5 Coolermaster 450W RealPower PSU

8th Oct 2007, 08:28 AM	#15 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,669 Reputation: 3984 Rep Power: 72	My best recommendation would be backup as much data as possible, then use a proper HDD utility to reset all the bits to 0. Start from scratch. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

11th Oct 2007, 11:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
Gasjatt Warming up Join Date: 10 Nov 2004 Location: Penang, M'sia Posts: 134 Reputation: 104 Rep Power: 6	Already formatted the HDD and install everything from scratch, can't get my data back anymore....T.T Thanks for the help anyway... __________________ http://gasjatt.blogspot.com Core2Duo E6300 PowerColour Radeon x1950pro 256MB Xtreme Edition 2GB DDR2 800 Seagate 160GB SATA2 Samsung 740BF Edifier M3300 Coolermaster Centurion 5 Coolermaster 450W RealPower PSU

12th Oct 2007, 08:00 AM	#17 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my BenQ Joybook 7000 notebook! Posts: 29,961 Reputation: 2958 Rep Power: 65	No problem. Do give your hard drive a good diagnostic check. Look for bad sectors. If you detect them... you might want to prepare migrating to a new hard drive. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? Keep Tech ARP free! Visit our sponsors! We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

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