Error encountered while trying to format the HDD partition.
Error encountered while trying to format the HDD partition.
I've made numerous efforts to structure this partition, but it still doesn't appear properly. Please, someone skilled in data recovery or HDD troubleshooting, assist me since I have crucial information stored here and I don’t want to lose it.
You're trying to change or remove a partition you need to restore data from. Keep it in mind because altering it could worsen the situation. Windows marks unknown filesystems as "RAW." This partition is likely either damaged or not compatible (like Mac or Linux drives). Use CrystalDiskInfo to assess the drive's condition. If it shows many errors, the drive may be failing physically. What are you aiming to recover? Do you have another drive with sufficient space available?
For recovering data, I suggest exploring reputable paid tools like Recuva or EaseUS Data Recovery. If you're open to free options, consider WinMerge or DiskDigger. These can help retrieve lost files depending on the situation.
On the free version side, I've tried Recuva and Photorec with inconsistent outcomes. (I usually suggest a 3-2-1 backup plan to stay ahead, though that's not always practical.) The recovery method you need depends on what data is involved, so investing in a paid tool might be a better choice. My goal was mainly to slow down whatever process they were attempting, and I want to stress that you shouldn't directly bring files back to the original drive you're trying to recover from. I'm not a certified expert, but after working in tech support for a while, I've seen more than a few urgent recovery attempts. (The worst case was an art director who missed the clicking in their Promise array, which lasted months until the second drive failed and they lost all projects. That one ended up on DriveSavers.)
It was great seeing you push the brake pedal further. I use a NAS in RAID 1 and have cloud backups set up. If a drive begins to fail, you usually have time to recover before it stops completely if you don’t overdo it. He found the right place. Edited April 28, 2023 by TechfromOZ Typo
It’s best to turn off the drive you’re working on to prevent more damage if the recovery isn’t successful.