How Do You Access A Damaged Hard Drive?
• Look for clues that indicate that you have corrupted files. For example, your computer may detect your broken hard drive but not let you access the data that was saved on it. At times, you may even see filenames and icons appear but the files will not open. All of these hints suggest that you have a software malfunction. • Run any rescue and recovery software that came with your hard drive. Many hard drives come with built-in software that allows you to store files more efficiently. However, a virus or other glitch in the hard drive’s software can make saved data inaccessible even though your hard drive has not suffered from any physical damage. The rescue and recovery program will try to fix the built-in software. • Use other programs to try to rescue files if the original rescue and recovery program that came with your hard drive does not work. You can try using programs such as Recover My Files. Access the Microsoft Rescue and Recovery utility if you are using a computer with the
