External hard disk recovery
Recovery of an external hard drive may be necessary if it has stopped working or contains damaged files. Here are some steps you can take to request data recovery from such a drive:
1. Check the connection: Make sure that the USB cable or the other interface is correctly connected both to the hard disk itself and to the computer.
2. Use a second port/computer: If the first port on the computer does not work properly, try using a second USB port or test it on a second computer.
3. Replacing the power adapter (if any): Some external hard drives have a separate AC adapter for electricity; check the status of the ego and the possibility of replacing it with a new power supply unit.
4. HDD repair software: There are various third-party programs that can scan your device for erroneous information and fix it automatically.
5. The data will be revived through the Windows command line:
– Search for “COMMAND” in the “Start” menu.
– Right-click on the command prompt and select "Run as administrator".
– Type chkdsk X: /f (where X is the letter of the drive to be checked) and press Enter. This will launch the Windows tool for fixing file system errors.
6. Contact the professionals:
If all the above methods did not help, then it is better to turn to hard disk repair specialists or a company that provides data recovery services for help.
In any case, before starting any manipulations with your external hard drive, always make a backup copy of all valuable data!