Help....

[CNeeds]

I have a separate internal Drive (E that I kept all my data files on...The computer was running slowly, so I rebooted...When I did, the recommended scan of files/folders of E: was automatically done. It found some clusters that were damaged and fixed them. Now, when I double clicked on drive, it tells me that Drive E needs to be formatted and it cannot retrieve any files...Not Good...Any ideas what happen and how I can get my files back. Thanks!!!!!

Windows XP

 

[bcastner]

. run chkdsk /r again from the Recovery Console. See if it brings the drive back to life.

. thread779-941634

 

[linney]

While in the Recovery Console have a look at the "FixMbr" command too.

HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console for Windows XP (Q307654)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q307/6/54.asp

266745 - Error Message When You Run fixmbr Command

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;266745&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

http://www.restorer2000.com

http://www.runtime.org/hints.htm

Try here too.

-General Data Recovery discussion Forum (4103 members)
Forum528

This LangaList newsletter might be worth a read too.

http://www.langa.com/newsletters/2004/2004-02-12.htm

 

[CNeeds]

This drive didn't have any Windows on it...strictly a data files drive.

 

[linney]

Even if Windows is not installed on your second drive that drive must be set up correctly for windows to access any data.

http://www.pcreview.co.uk/printthread-4549.php