JapCarForum General Discussions The JCF Lounge External hard drive problem

External hard drive problem

External hard drive problem

Pages (3): 1 2 3 Next
Moley
Posting Freak
6,230
06-09-2018, 05:41 AM
#1
Ok I plugged my external hard drive into the TV to watch a film today and now its well and truly naffed . It wont work on my computer now or on the TV .

All my files / folders have funny writing on them and even the HD name has changed !! I have just under 500 gig of films on there , so how do I recover them or is it stuffed ???

Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
Moley
06-09-2018, 05:41 AM #1

Ok I plugged my external hard drive into the TV to watch a film today and now its well and truly naffed . It wont work on my computer now or on the TV .

All my files / folders have funny writing on them and even the HD name has changed !! I have just under 500 gig of films on there , so how do I recover them or is it stuffed ???


Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice

Stoney
Posting Freak
2,117
06-09-2018, 07:27 AM
#2
Sounds like it has become corrupted. There may be a way to recover them, but not sure I can help without the device in hand, sorry.

EDIT: Wait a minute! If you can see that the files have "funny writing" on them, then you are able to view the files? Will it let you copy them off the drive?
Edited 18-10-2011, 05:02 PM by Stoney.

[Image: tempsig2.jpg]
Confusedad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. Confusedad:
Stoney
06-09-2018, 07:27 AM #2

Sounds like it has become corrupted. There may be a way to recover them, but not sure I can help without the device in hand, sorry.

EDIT: Wait a minute! If you can see that the files have "funny writing" on them, then you are able to view the files? Will it let you copy them off the drive?


[Image: tempsig2.jpg]
Confusedad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. Confusedad:

Moley
Posting Freak
6,230
06-09-2018, 07:34 AM
#3
no when you look at the files it say the computer wont open them !!!

I am more than willing to post out said HD to anyone who is confident on fixing it.
And they can also copy any / all of my films for themselves , but be warned there is some none family friendly films Wink
Edited 18-10-2011, 05:13 PM by Moley.

Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
Moley
06-09-2018, 07:34 AM #3

no when you look at the files it say the computer wont open them !!!

I am more than willing to post out said HD to anyone who is confident on fixing it.
And they can also copy any / all of my films for themselves , but be warned there is some none family friendly films Wink


Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice

P.Lindblom
Posting Freak
821
06-09-2018, 07:55 AM
#4
As Stoney says it sounds like the partition is corrupted. You could try running Chkdsk on it and see what it comes up with. Click Start (or the Windows logo down on the left) and type cmd. Right click cmd.exe and choose Run as admin. In the command prompt, type chkdsk x: (replace x with your drive letter) and press Return. What does it say?

I've got a bunch of data recovery tools, but I'm guessing it would be a lot cheaper to send the hard drive to someone in the UK.
Edited 18-10-2011, 05:30 PM by P.Lindblom.
P.Lindblom
06-09-2018, 07:55 AM #4

As Stoney says it sounds like the partition is corrupted. You could try running Chkdsk on it and see what it comes up with. Click Start (or the Windows logo down on the left) and type cmd. Right click cmd.exe and choose Run as admin. In the command prompt, type chkdsk x: (replace x with your drive letter) and press Return. What does it say?

I've got a bunch of data recovery tools, but I'm guessing it would be a lot cheaper to send the hard drive to someone in the UK.

Saraj
Posting Freak
2,791
06-09-2018, 08:36 AM
#5
P.Lindbolm is right try the checkdisk first, if not there is some recovery tools available on the net to download, which have helped me in sticky sittuation before. most of them are trail but im sure you can find way in getting full versions !?! if not PM me.

Give it try, if not i am willing to give recovering them a try.

[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
Saraj
06-09-2018, 08:36 AM #5

P.Lindbolm is right try the checkdisk first, if not there is some recovery tools available on the net to download, which have helped me in sticky sittuation before. most of them are trail but im sure you can find way in getting full versions !?! if not PM me.

Give it try, if not i am willing to give recovering them a try.


[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]

Moley
Posting Freak
6,230
06-09-2018, 09:59 AM
#6
Saraj I think you might get offended with some of the films that are on the HD. :whistling:

But I'll try what has been suggested

Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
Moley
06-09-2018, 09:59 AM #6

Saraj I think you might get offended with some of the films that are on the HD. :whistling:

But I'll try what has been suggested


Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice

Saraj
Posting Freak
2,791
06-09-2018, 10:00 AM
#7
I dont think I can be offended anymore then I have in my time ! lol

[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
Saraj
06-09-2018, 10:00 AM #7

I dont think I can be offended anymore then I have in my time ! lol


[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]

Moley
Posting Freak
6,230
06-09-2018, 10:15 AM
#8
just tried what has been suggested and it did nothing , just said it could not do it

Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
Moley
06-09-2018, 10:15 AM #8

just tried what has been suggested and it did nothing , just said it could not do it


Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice

Saraj
Posting Freak
2,791
06-09-2018, 10:18 AM
#9
sorry the checkdisc? or recovery software?

[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
Saraj
06-09-2018, 10:18 AM #9

sorry the checkdisc? or recovery software?


[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]

Moley
Posting Freak
6,230
06-09-2018, 10:36 AM
#10
the checkdisc

Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
Moley
06-09-2018, 10:36 AM #10

the checkdisc


Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice

Pages (3): 1 2 3 Next
Recently Browsing
 1 Guest(s)
Recently Browsing
 1 Guest(s)
Related Threads…
Replies 24
Views 1,266
25-06-2019, 01:35 PM
Last Post by dandydons
Replies 42
Views 1,493
06-05-2019, 03:27 AM
Last Post by parthiban
Replies 5
Views 297
19-01-2019, 10:45 AM
Last Post by Stoney
Replies 14
Views 566
19-05-2018, 01:52 PM
Last Post by Stoney
Replies 25
Views 811
04-04-2018, 02:11 AM
Last Post by FirebirdPhil
Replies 10
Views 484
03-10-2017, 09:04 AM
Last Post by Saraj
Replies 5
Views 335
08-04-2017, 08:39 AM
Last Post by FirebirdPhil
Replies 16
Views 607
08-04-2017, 12:46 AM
Last Post by parthiban
Replies 10
Views 606
25-03-2017, 09:54 PM
Last Post by Bandit