Hi Oscar,
Firstly I wouldnt try to format it. I use a program called runtime get
data back ntfs version (once you get the drive spinning up, thats what
I would use. You need to make sure you have at least 2tb of space
somewhere, as it will try and get the data off of the drive on a track
by track basis. If the drive wont 'spin up' then removing the drive
from the computer, and give it a thump on its 'edge', perhaps the
heads are stuck on the platters?
I'd google the exact make and model number of the drive to see if
there are any problems. I'd add "troubleshooting" or "not formatted"
to the end of the search.
I do not touch anything above 1tb. A while back it was 500gb. Why? so
many problems with some companies going out on a limb and releasing
drives that had internal problems (seagate) compatibility problems
(WD) . Since 500gb drives became unavailable, I've switched to a
seagate 24/7 video saving drive, model no, SV35 ST1000VX000. A bit
more expensive, yeah sure, a bit heavier, and 'hardened' to be on
24/7.
One last thing, the hard drives of today have the firmware written on
the spare tracks on the hard drive, especially sata, you can always
use a serial interface (the 4 seperate pins, in a line, surrounded by
plastic) to get access to the drive, as long as it spins up, and
passes its own post.
As for everyones requests, I havent been doing much of late. My sick
uncle passed, and, well, ive been dealing with the fallout and the
extended family and issues regarding the event.
E&OE
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Louhaven
On Thu, 02 Oct 2014 21:20:12 +0100, Oscar@nowhere.com.invalid wrote:
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>Been doing a lot of checking and have found out that either I have been
>struck with very bad luck and my 2Tb Hdd with all the films and photos on
>has died or some bastard has wiped it clean - "not formatted" it is telling
>me.
>
>Any suggestions?
>
>Everything is running perfectly and the reason you cant get on is the Hdd
>does not exist any more.
>
>
>
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> On Wed, 1 Oct 2014 20:56:51 -0400, oscar wrote:
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>>thanks for the update Steve - and for hosting the site!
>>
>>oscar.
>>
>>On 2014-10-01 15:05:35 -0400, Oscar@nowhere.com.invalid said:
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>>> Hi Folks
>>>
>>> My router has died and the DHCP server is not connecting.
>>>
>>> As soon as a new router is delivered I will reinstate the server.
>>>
>>> After November speed should be faster at around 40Mbs but don't hold your
>>> breath.
>>>
>>> Steve
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, 30 Sep 2014 08:53:26 +0100, "nottru@ntlworld.com"
>>> <c.mcculloch@ntlworld.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Fingers crossed!
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, 29 Sep 2014 16:55:03 -0400, oscar wrote:
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>>>>> I've noticed that every so often it just "goes away"...
>>>>>
>>>>> but the server usually comes back up in a day or so.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On 2014-09-29 06:21:09 -0400, nottru@ntlworld.com said:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Have the username and password for spank-exchange changed? If it has
>>>>>> been posted, I must have accidentally zapped it with the spam!
>>>>>> Whatever, the old ones don't work - have I offended and been banned?
>>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Steve
>>
>
>
>Steve
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