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  1. denon3500
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    So 2 days ago i got a message saying that i need to format my external HD before i can use it. i've looked at several threads on here already about this topic, however nothing has worked. i really need his hard drive to start working again considering that i have all my music, pictures, movies, documents etc. when i go to "my computer" it shows the folder to open my external drive but i can't open it. if someone can help me it would be GREATLY appreciated!

    i am running win.7
    i've tried restarting my computer, trying it on another computer and even opening it up to see if everything was connected yet nothing worked.
     
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    denon3500, May 21, 2011


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  2. ESK Tr3v
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    remove it from the external case and plug it directly into your computer.
     
    ESK Tr3v, May 21, 2011


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  3. Wicked Stunts
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    if that doesnt work search on here for a program called tune up utilities, it has a data recovery feature. btw nice icon trev ;D
     
    Wicked Stunts, May 21, 2011


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  4. denon3500
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    we only own laptops in my house lol
     
    denon3500, May 21, 2011


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  5. Wicked Stunts
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    go with that program i told you about, tune up utilities, its somewhere on here, search.
     
    Wicked Stunts, May 21, 2011


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    Had that problem recently and i had no other choice but to format that
     
    Dutty Reverb Prod, May 23, 2011


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  8. rodan
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    Try a Data recovery software before you format.
     
    rodan, Jun 11, 2011


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    Yes do this....Tr3v has posted an data recovery app in the application section on this forum
     
    PHAZE, Jun 11, 2011


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  10. Spy_Doc2000
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    Try Everything The Guys Here Told U To Do & If Nothing Dont Work, Quick Format The Drive, DO NOT PUT ANYTHING ON THE DRIVE and Download R-Studio To Try & Recover Your Files... Good Luck Man
     
    Spy_Doc2000, Jul 9, 2011


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  11. wdburgess68
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    If you format your hard drive you lose everything.
     
    wdburgess68, Jul 9, 2011


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