Extraction issues arise specifically with large files on a hard disk.
Extraction issues arise specifically with large files on a hard disk.
You're dealing with a situation where your external USB drive isn't reliably extracting encrypted files from a WD My Passport SSD. The issue seems to vary depending on the storage medium—successful extraction on SSD but not on the USB drive itself. This could point to problems with the drive's health, the USB connection, or file corruption rather than just the port. The fact that it works on SSD suggests the drive might be fine, but the inconsistency indicates potential wear or compatibility issues. Checking the drive's health via the Crystal Disk Mark results might offer some insight, though they may not resolve the problem.
Verify crystal disk details to detect any reported issues. Experiment with various cables and reattaching them might resolve the problem. If you're using a checksum-based filesystem, run a scrub to identify corruption. This isn't favorable—I'd compare files against backups or checksums. I might consider swapping drives just to be safe.
This indicates there are currently 253 sectors that are completely inactive, and 199 sectors that are likely to fail or become unreliable. If the sector number remains stable (C6), it suggests an imminent failure. I believe the hard drive is deteriorating, though it hasn't yet stopped working. It's difficult to rely on it at this stage.