Corrupted and unreadable disk

[Potato]

I got this HDD from 2011 that I want to read because I have many important data there. I plug it in my new laptop using some usb device, but this is the information I get.

I appreciate any help :giggle:
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[veeg]

Hello

What condition was the HDD in prior to this? Was the HDD making any loud noise?

[Potato]

Hello

What condition was the HDD in prior to this? Was the HDD making any loud noise?

It’s in good condition, it was just laying around for few years. When I plug it in, it works normally as it did before

[phillpower2]

What version of Windows are you running on the notebook, 7/8.1 or 10.

[Potato]

What version of Windows are you running on the notebook, 7/8.1 or 10.

It is windows 10 Home 64bit

[phillpower2]

Can you upload an expanded screenshot of Disk Manager for us.

Attach your USB device/HDD to your Windows 10 computer.

Access Disk Management via Run.

Press the Windows+R keys to open Run, type diskmgmt.msc in the empty box then press OK.

To capture and post a screenshot;

Click on the ALT key + PRT SCR key..its on the top row..right hand side..now click on start…all programs…accessories…paint…left click in the white area …press CTRL + V…click on file…click on save…save it to your desktop…name it something related to the screen your capturing… BE SURE TO SAVE IT AS A .JPG …otherwise it may be to big to upload… after typing in any response you have… click on Upload a File to add the screenshot.

Screenshot instructions are provided to assist those that may read this topic but are not yet aware of the “how to”.

[COLOR=rgb(44, 130, 201)]Can I ask that you do not quote every reply as I have to read the full post to make sure nothing gets missed, thanks.[/COLOR]

[Potato]

Can you upload an expanded screenshot of Disk Manager for us.

Attach your USB device/HDD to your Windows 10 computer.

Access Disk Management via Run.

Press the Windows+R keys to open Run, type diskmgmt.msc in the empty box then press OK.

To capture and post a screenshot;

Click on the ALT key + PRT SCR key..its on the top row..right hand side..now click on start…all programs…accessories…paint…left click in the white area …press CTRL + V…click on file…click on save…save it to your desktop…name it something related to the screen your capturing… BE SURE TO SAVE IT AS A .JPG …otherwise it may be to big to upload… after typing in any response you have… click on Upload a File to add the screenshot.

Screenshot instructions are provided to assist those that may read this topic but are not yet aware of the “how to”.

[COLOR=rgb(44, 130, 201)]Can I ask that you do not quote every reply as I have to read the full post to make sure nothing gets missed, thanks.
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Yes sure

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[phillpower2]

[COLOR=rgb(44, 130, 201)]Polite reminder.

Please do not quote every reply, I have to read the full post and if there is nothing new contained I have wasted my time and kept you waiting.

I see two problems in your screenshot, C: is running low on free storage space meaning that Windows could become corrupt at any time and the D: drive has absolutely nothing on it.

[COLOR=rgb(226, 80, 65)]Edit to add: Can I just double check that you did attach the USB device and HDD to your notebook as was suggested.[/COLOR][/COLOR]

[Potato]

Here I have captured file explorer showing everything and disk management

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[phillpower2]

Did someone forget to attach the USB and HDD the first time

The data on the I: partition has been converted to RAW somehow and the only way to convert it back is by using a third party program which unfortunately there is a fee involved, there is also a chance that you may not be able to convert and recover all of the data either.

[Potato]

Do you have some software to recommend?

[phillpower2]

There are a couple of reputable ones, easeus and partitionwizard, I never personally recommend any particular program due to the risk involved as in if things don[ICODE]t work out no one can say that they were advised to use the program involved, I have seen one or two offering a free service but please be careful as nothing in this life is for free I[/ICODE]m afraid, various programs here

[Rustys]

If I may interrupt.

You may be able to use a live version of Linux to access the drive to get the data off that you want to preserve.