[erik567]

Quick test came up with an error code: 0007.

Full test is now running to try to correct the error! We'll see if it can do it.


wow, estimated time remaining is 20 hours..

Edited by erik567, 09 May 2012 - 02:47 PM.

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OH WOW.

Full test ended abruptly, TOO MANY ERRORS FOUND: ERROR/STATUS CODE: 0225.

[erik567]

OH WOW.

Full test ended abruptly, TOO MANY ERRORS FOUND: ERROR/STATUS CODE: 0225.

[erik567]

on the phone with western digital now, getting a new hard drive because mine is still under warranty.

[erik567]

Getting a new hard drive shipped to me, shipping the old one back, will only cost me 9 bucks!

Any ideas on recovering files off this hard drive?

[rshaffer61]

OK good no errors so now it's time to check the hard drive.

[erik567]

yeah read the posts above, lol

[rshaffer61]

You can use Puppy Linux to get to the files as long as the hard drive mechanically is working.



Use Puppy Linux Live CD to Recover Your Data:

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***Required Hardware***
CD Burner (CDRW) Drive,
Blank CD,
Extra Storage Device (USB Flash Drive, External Hard Drive)
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1. Save these files to your Desktop/Burn Your Live CD:

• Download Latest Puppy Linux ISO (i.e.: lupu-528.iso)
  Download BurnCDCC ISO Burning Software
  
  There are instructions on how to boot from flash drive with puppy here; http://www.pendrivel...e-from-windows/
  
  
• Open BurnCDCC with Windows Explorer
• Extract All files to a location you can remember
• Double Click BurnCDCC
• Click Browse and navigate to the Puppy Linux ISO file you just downloaded
• Open/Double Click that file
  IMPORTANT: Adjust the speed bar to CD: 4x DVD: 1x
• Click Start
• Your CD Burner Tray will open automatically
• Insert a blank CD and close the tray
• Click OK

Puppy Linux Live CD will now be created
2. Set your boot priority in the BIOS to CD-ROM first, Hard Drive Second

• Start the computer/press the power button
• Immediately start tapping the appropriate key to enter the BIOS, aka "Setup"
  (Usually shown during the "Dell" screen, or "Gateway" Screen)
• Once in the BIOS, under Advanced BIOS Options change boot priority to:
  CD-ROM 1st, Hard Drive 2nd
• Open your ROM drive and insert the disk
• Press F10 to save and exit
• Agree with "Y" to continue
• Your computer will restart and boot from the Puppy Linux Live CD
  
  

3. Recover Your Data

• Once Puppy Linux has loaded, it is actually running in your computer's Memory (RAM). You will see a fully functioning Graphical User Interface similar to what you normally call "your computer". Internet access may or may not be available depending on your machine, so it is recommended you print these instructions before beginning. Also, double clicking is not needed in Puppy. To expand, or open folders/icons, just click once. Puppy is very light on resources, so you will quickly notice it is much speedier than you are used to. This is normal. Ready? Let's get started.
  
  3a. Mount Drives
• Click the Mount Icon located at the top left of your desktop.
• A Window will open. By default, the "drive" tab will be forward/highlighted. Click on Mount for your hard drive.
• Assuming you only have one hard drive and/or partition, there may be only one selection to mount.
• USB Flash Drives usually automatically mount upon boot, but click the "usbdrv" tab and make sure it is mounted.
• If using an external hard drive for the data recovery, do this under the "drive" tab. Mount it now.

3b. Transfer Files.

• At the bottom left of your desktop a list of all hard drives/partitions, USB Drives, and Optical Drives are listed with a familiar looking hard drive icon.
• Open your old hard drive i.e. sda1
• Next, open your USB Flash Drive or External Drive. i.e. sdc or sdb1
• If you open the wrong drive, simply X out at the top right corner of the window that opens. (Just like in Windows)
• From your old hard drive, drag and drop whatever files/folders you wish to transfer to your USB Drive's Window.

For The Novice: The common path to your pictures, music, video, and documents folders is: Documents and Settings >> All Users (or each idividual name of each user. CHECK All Names!) >> Documents >> You will now see My Music, My Pictures, and My Videos.

Remember to only click once! No double clicking! Once you drag and drop your first folder, you will notice a small menu will appear giving you the option to move or copy. Choose COPY each time you drag and drop.

YOU ARE DONE!!! Simply click Menu >> Mouse Over Shutdown >> Reboot/Turn Off Computer. Be sure to plug your USB Drive into another working windows machine to verify all data is there and transferred without corruption. Congratulations!





If you're doing this to recover from a virus or malware infection, (or even if you're not), DO NOT copy executable files (.exe, .scr. etc...) if any of these files are infected you could be copying the corruption over to any new device/computer. just copy documents, pictures, music, or videos.

[erik567]

i dont have a big enough usb to save things off the HD, i got a hard drive dock coming to me in the mail, so i should be set.

[rshaffer61]

OK sounds good and when you are ready just let me know.

[erik567]

Ill keep you guys updated.

Best buy shipped the hard drive dock today, if that doesnt work, ill try puppy linux with that.

Western Digital is sending me a new Hard Drive soon, turn around is 3-5 business days. Thank god for laptops

I hope this comes up on google first for those with USB issues... backup your hard drive and get a new one before it completely poops out on you!

[rshaffer61]

I hope this comes up on google first for those with USB issues... backup your hard drive and get a new one before it completely poops out on you!

No more honest words to speak. I fit is important then backup multiple times to be sure you have it safely saved.

[erik567]

OK SO.

Got my new HD, installed windows, everythings perfect now!

I used an HD enclosure from best buy, thermaltake blacX, easiest device ever... just plopped the drive in and everything came up!

transferred over photos, music and bookmarks and now i'm 100% again!

[rshaffer61]

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