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External hard drive problem?

Hi!:) I've dropped my external hard drive and now my computer can't open files on it. Folders that used to take up 10Gb now are the size of 1Gb! Is there any way I can recover the data or is it entirely lost? Thank you!:)

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Try "Pandora Recovery" with Deep Surface Scan :-) Try Light Scanning of Hard Drive First If Not Possible yet. . Then Skip over to Deep Surface Scan..

    Deep Scanning Takes a Lot of Time But More Data Recovery

    Most Probably the Disc is Physically Damaged & Needs a Replacement :-(

    Ps: Try "Recuva" as well

    Source(s): Just Tryin to Help :-)
  • Jack
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    For file recovery, people often suggest asoftech recovery http://www.asoftech.com/apr/

    This tool can deep scan your computer and recover your lost files without requiring extra skills

  • 1 decade ago

    Yes, you can try to recover your data with Easy Drive Data Recovery software:

    http://www.munsoft.com/EasyDriveDataRecovery/

    It uses unique modern algorithms to recover files that other software either recovers incorrectly or is unable to detect.

  • 1 decade ago

    try using recuva to restore the files

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  • ?
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    hi, Please try this :- bypass initiate > administration panel > settings > admin techniques > comp administration then a window will prepare interior the wonderful hand panel, then click disk administration then precise click your tension and now domicile windows explorer will prepare your tension. this might remedy you issues.

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