Restoring data from an external hard drive
Restoring data from an external hard drive can be a difficult task, but possible under certain conditions. Here are some steps you can take to request recovery of lost files:
1. Check the connection: Make sure that your external hard drive is properly connected to the computer and is working properly.
2. Use a different USB port or cable: If the problem is with the connection between the computer and the hard drive, try using a different USB port on the computer or replace the cable.
3. Restart the computer: Sometimes restarting the system helps to solve temporary problems with connected devices.
4. Data recovery software: There is a large amount of special purpose software (Recoverit Data Recovery, EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard) that can scan the damaged/formatted/deleted partition on your external HDD and has a high probability of recovering lost data.
5. Seek professional help: If all other methods have failed, you can turn to data recovery specialists. They have professional equipment and experience for working with damaged hard drives.
It is important to remember that there is always a risk of deterioration of the situation or the final loss of information when trying to restore data independently. Therefore, before starting any manipulations, it is better to create a backup of all available files on another reliable drive.