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Hello,
I have come to ask my question, I've been looking for my answer for an hour and I can't find it.
I am currently using Testdisk to recover a file system that has gone RAW, so I followed the procedure, created a log - selected my disk - intel/pc partition - then started the analysis. And here is my question, I started the analysis at 9 AM and it's past 1 PM and the analysis is only at 15%! Is it normal for it to take this long??
Oh, I just now got a read error, see the capture below:
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/9769/sanstitrexlj.png
(it's a hard drive in an external 3.5 case that was working perfectly until Windows stopped being able to open it, but Windows does recognize it)
If anyone has a solution for me to recover my photos, because I've been trying Testdisk since yesterday and I don't know what to do anymore!
Thank you very much
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I have come to ask my question, I've been looking for my answer for an hour and I can't find it.
I am currently using Testdisk to recover a file system that has gone RAW, so I followed the procedure, created a log - selected my disk - intel/pc partition - then started the analysis. And here is my question, I started the analysis at 9 AM and it's past 1 PM and the analysis is only at 15%! Is it normal for it to take this long??
Oh, I just now got a read error, see the capture below:
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/9769/sanstitrexlj.png
(it's a hard drive in an external 3.5 case that was working perfectly until Windows stopped being able to open it, but Windows does recognize it)
If anyone has a solution for me to recover my photos, because I've been trying Testdisk since yesterday and I don't know what to do anymore!
Thank you very much
Configuration: Windows 7 / Chrome 23.0.1271.64
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Use this tutorial for Photorec:
https://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/PhotoRec_Etape_par_Etape
The thing with this software is that it recovers everything.
You can't select what you want to recover, so you'll end up with hundreds of gigabytes of useless files. Hence the need to sort through it at the end.
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https://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/PhotoRec_Etape_par_Etape
The thing with this software is that it recovers everything.
You can't select what you want to recover, so you'll end up with hundreds of gigabytes of useless files. Hence the need to sort through it at the end.
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Hello,
The time will definitely depend on the disk's capacity.
500GB? A good 10 to 12 hours of scanning, I think. Depending on the data and the speed of the disk, of course.
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The time will definitely depend on the disk's capacity.
500GB? A good 10 to 12 hours of scanning, I think. Depending on the data and the speed of the disk, of course.
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Now I would like to know how I can use TestDisk properly without getting a read error after 4 hours. Or just find out how to recover my data, especially my photos, in another way, maybe thank you!
It is Photorec that needs to be used to recover the data.
Testdisk is simply for recovering the partitions.
However, with a 500GB hard drive, make sure you have at least a 1TB disk to store everything it will recover.
Then, there is the sorting phase. The longest one.
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Testdisk is simply for recovering the partitions.
However, with a 500GB hard drive, make sure you have at least a 1TB disk to store everything it will recover.
Then, there is the sorting phase. The longest one.
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Hey photorec! The thing is, since it switched to RAW, I can't open it!
Will it still work with photorec?
Also, yes, it's 500GB but I have less than a quarter to recover, but they're photos, so it's important to me.
Do you know how to do it with photorec?
Will it still work with photorec?
Also, yes, it's 500GB but I have less than a quarter to recover, but they're photos, so it's important to me.
Do you know how to do it with photorec?
Have you tried the disk check before attempting recovery?
The disk is recognized, so run this command
chkdsk X: /f /r
Let it run to completion, and with a little luck, the disk will be readable again.
Best regards.
The disk is recognized, so run this command
chkdsk X: /f /r
Let it run to completion, and with a little luck, the disk will be readable again.
Best regards.
Hi and thank you for your interest in my problem. It seems I've already tried this command which didn’t work; it's impossible to open the disk despite it being recognized!
I also want to take advantage of this because I have another SATA hard drive that I believe I’m trying to get repaired, much more important in a sentimental way, one of the four legs at the connector has broken!!!!
I also want to take advantage of this because I have another SATA hard drive that I believe I’m trying to get repaired, much more important in a sentimental way, one of the four legs at the connector has broken!!!!
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Rather, if I think it’s what I’m thinking, it’s the Molex power connector for the hard drive.
If you have a knack for DIY, you can try to resolder the missing part, but it’s not very easy and it might not hold very long, which could cause damage inside the case if a conductive wire detaches and hangs while making contact.
You can leave it outside the case and in place of the missing pin, try to place a wire with 2 alligator clips, for the time needed to recover the data. After you’ve recovered the data, nothing prevents you from trying your hand at soldering, but I personally wouldn’t venture into it, as I don't have the skills or the equipment.
Best regards.
Rather, if I think it’s what I’m thinking, it’s the Molex power connector for the hard drive.
If you have a knack for DIY, you can try to resolder the missing part, but it’s not very easy and it might not hold very long, which could cause damage inside the case if a conductive wire detaches and hangs while making contact.
You can leave it outside the case and in place of the missing pin, try to place a wire with 2 alligator clips, for the time needed to recover the data. After you’ve recovered the data, nothing prevents you from trying your hand at soldering, but I personally wouldn’t venture into it, as I don't have the skills or the equipment.
Best regards.
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You may need to remove the external drive from its casing while everything is unplugged during installation:
Two alligator clips, each at the end of a wire. If it is indeed a Molex, you remove the corresponding cable for the broken pin from the female Molex side, clamp it with an alligator clip, and on the hard drive side, you see if you can position the second alligator clip on what remains of the pin or at the solder point, without touching anything else, otherwise it will obviously be a disaster.
You may need to remove the external drive from its casing while everything is unplugged during installation:
Two alligator clips, each at the end of a wire. If it is indeed a Molex, you remove the corresponding cable for the broken pin from the female Molex side, clamp it with an alligator clip, and on the hard drive side, you see if you can position the second alligator clip on what remains of the pin or at the solder point, without touching anything else, otherwise it will obviously be a disaster.
http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/7302/photowc.jpg
You'll see my problem better like this, Robin, one leg is missing grrrr.
You'll see my problem better like this, Robin, one leg is missing grrrr.
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It's just what I had imagined.
You can also try to find the same type of hard drive to swap the platters.
The quickest way is still to see if we can grab the remaining part of the missing pin on the soldering side with a small crocodile clip while we recover the data, making sure absolutely not to move the assembly during the operation, and there you go. Otherwise, I’ve already tried soldering with a regular soldering iron; it doesn’t hold, or the soldering is too thick, and hello shorts.
Best regards.
It's just what I had imagined.
You can also try to find the same type of hard drive to swap the platters.
The quickest way is still to see if we can grab the remaining part of the missing pin on the soldering side with a small crocodile clip while we recover the data, making sure absolutely not to move the assembly during the operation, and there you go. Otherwise, I’ve already tried soldering with a regular soldering iron; it doesn’t hold, or the soldering is too thick, and hello shorts.
Best regards.
Indeed, welding is the only remedy.
Otherwise, have it done by a pro.
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Otherwise, have it done by a pro.
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I also suggested the exchange of the platter, but we need to find exactly the same hard drive in good condition, at least at the platter level, which can be found quite easily second-hand for PATA.
Regarding the crocodile clips, if the entire pin is gone and there's no solder-covered base left on the platter, we can no longer attach a clip, so professional soldering is unavoidable.
It's preferable, but it already costs a bit more; it's up to you depending on what the disk contains.
Best regards.
I also suggested the exchange of the platter, but we need to find exactly the same hard drive in good condition, at least at the platter level, which can be found quite easily second-hand for PATA.
Regarding the crocodile clips, if the entire pin is gone and there's no solder-covered base left on the platter, we can no longer attach a clip, so professional soldering is unavoidable.
It's preferable, but it already costs a bit more; it's up to you depending on what the disk contains.
Best regards.
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An electronics technician will do just fine; in my town, there is someone who does this kind of repair, he also sells televisions and such, there might be one near you.
It won't take long, and you can ask for a quote before handing over the disk to know what to expect in terms of price.
Best regards.
An electronics technician will do just fine; in my town, there is someone who does this kind of repair, he also sells televisions and such, there might be one near you.
It won't take long, and you can ask for a quote before handing over the disk to know what to expect in terms of price.
Best regards.
I'm trying to do some testing my way, you'll see that the disk has been recognized as new hardware detected with the name of the disk and the Windows detection sound, but it shuts down automatically and I hear a click-click when the disk tries to start, not good!