How to Fix Cyclic Redundancy Check Error? [3 Methods]

[@ajibadeadeleke5203]

Started with the third method and it worked for me. Took less than 5mins for a 500gb external hard drive. Thank you so much

[@drunkenmaster_16]

did you kept the hard drive conneted while doing it

[@VinothkumarBaskar10]

I got this error when my drive is unallocated. How could i use these methods? Or any other solutions? Pls help me.

[@aldenbongroldan1600]

same problem. unallocated hdd.

[@therealityofitall4819]

Same problem, Unallocated flash drive.

[@sarthakkhanna7876]

Did you find any solution ??

[@mattdamon3398]

@@aldenbongroldan1600did you find a solution?

[@sbdpanda4476]

Useless if windows doesn't assign your hard drive a drive letter.

[@himanshurewaria8466]

did you find a way across it?

[@Mitchellbellhockey]

Also would like to know. All I have is disk 3 no pathway to it

[@sameerrasane5665]

@@Mitchellbellhockey same

[@eribaik]

Same

[@ruskinsnower4642]

same no drive letter

[@TheFifaFootballChannel]

how do you run checkdisk when the disc in question has no drive letter because its not initialised?

[@Black_Lotus1337]

Asking the important qustions! But I think it means your harddrive is dead :(

[@_GhostMiner]

You give it a letter?

[@SagarWaghmareSaGarWaghmare]

I'm having same issue. I typed 'd: /f /r/x' anyways & something is happening.

[@foedeer]

Thank you so much, I ran the chkdsk on a 2TB external hardware, took about 7 hours, but solved the CRC error

[@joint6482]

100% not working.

[@LazyMan786]

so bro you found any method to fix the pendrive?

[@dhirajjain7298]

if the hard disk drive is not being viewed on my computer then how do I do the 3rd method of repair? The first 2 methods didn't work for me.

[@sidewalkguyph]

you can go Run > Computer Management > Storage > Disk Management.

[@michonaj]

@@sidewalkguyph This is where to find the box stating the CRC error

[@zackio]

The third method took only 10 minutes and worked very well, so I'd recommend starting with that one.

[@Americka24]

First option worked! Thank you so much! This took me about a day just waiting for it to check my hard drive. Just a heads up on that.

[@realmlmao]

i fragmented my drive and it fixed it

[@silverfox517]

I have unallocated HDD and when I try to create partition it show '' we couldn't create new partition '' and i could not fix it with disk part it show ''data error ' clinic redundanc disk' '' plz help .

[@silverfox517]

I have solved my problem by using hddscan tool .I had erased the entire disk with it .

[@zaryabhaider9837]

@@silverfox517 bro will u guide me how much time did it take I am doing this But only Bad Blocks could be found Help me???????

[@Thelegacycapture]

The third option worked after I restarted my PC, I was then able to access the drive and format it. THANK YOU MAN!!

[@eleniel00]

I get a CRC on my external hard drive when I try to access it through file explorer. The strange thing is though that all my other software (Photoshop, PDF reader etc) CAN access the hard drive with no problems ... Which, to me, means that there is NOTHING wrong with my hard drive. This has been happening consistently since the latest Windows update ... I do wish that Microsoft could, for once, deliver an update that doesn't screw things up at random.

[@whitewolf709]

Same here. It was disgusting

[@Toniez0]

Sum about Media

[@onaihpaul9836]

Started with no 1 - it started reading then when it got to 160,it started showing unable to read files A1,then went to next line unable to read file A2 & so on. I moved to step 3,went on tools scanning and repairing is just there not moving or doing anything. It's an external drive,I just moved stuffs from my system to a particular folder refused to open.

[@Taematoe]

Yeah but I don't have a drive letter for the drive. It just says unknown. But I can see the size.

[@lolcatjunior]

Restart your pc with the drive connected, if it doesn't work, restart the pc without the drive then reconnect it.

[@vislav2720]

how can i run method 3 ?i cant see my external hard drive ,only in device manager (and all this problems start after an windows 10 update

[@kennyelrick2486]

Am facing problem of crc nd my external harddisk, its hidden in my computer but shows bad disk in disk management, but the hard disk is not initialized. when i try to initialize it, it give me error of crc i cant run chkdsk because of no letter assign to the drive so what should i do now?

[@animeshg9]

Chances are the hard drive is dead.. I have the same issue I have tried very hard but I am not successful till now.. So yeah.. hard drive is dead

[@veronicamiller2646]

I wanted to thank you for this. I had a portable hard drive that I thought was unrecoverable...took it to Best Buy and they wanted about $1000 to "try" to fix it. I tried your checkdisk and it worked! Took several hours, but it worked...thank you so much!

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

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[@mk-zh7ub]

My HDD is not showing up in the file explorer. When I go to the Disk Management, it tells me to 'Initialize the disk'. And when I Initialiaze the disk it shows "Data Error- Cyclic Redundancy Check". When I tried CheckDisk, I typed disk letter which was previously assigned, it tells "Cannot open volume for direct access". But how could I type any drive letter for chkdsk if drive does not show up in the file explorer in the first place? How to tackle with such problem? I cannot lost the data at any cost. I want access to my data. Please someone help!

[@sbsp83]

@@mk-zh7ub im having same issue. were you able to figure it out?

[@FBI-hf1jm]

@@sbsp83then there unfortunately is no recovering it ur best bet is to buy the same copy of the hard drive n send the broken one back

[@pranjalsawalkar5808]

My USB drive is showing CRC problem with unlocated space . I'm trying to allocate the space but not work .how to fix the problem.

[@The_97_Kid]

Same issue, used CMD Prompt but still no leads to the solution.

[@SmookieYT]

My PC is not able to see the disk, in the disk management tab, it is visible, but marked as unknown, not initialized, and doesn't have a letter assigned. When I try to repair it, I get this error. I tried the second method and it didn't help, I can't try out the other ones since it doesn't have a letter assigned and it's not visible in my pc.

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, If your external hard disk is not showing up in disk management, it's possible that there is an issue with the connection between the hard disk and your computer. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue: Check the cable and connections. Check if the hard disk is spinning up. Check if the hard disk is recognized on another computer. Check the power supply. Try data recovery software. Download Recoverit here: bit.ly/3ZoowNK If none of these steps work, it's possible that the hard disk has failed and may need to be replaced.

[@SmookieYT]

@@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftwareThanks for the reply. It is showing up in the disk management but not in my pc. The connection cable is ok, I tried switching it up for another. I also tried connecting it to another pc and had the same issue. The disk is spinning however and even the pc says it's a healthy unit the works fine...it is just marked as uknown :(.

[@pluvioworld4716]

"the bad sectors will only be repaired if the "/r" option is specified."

[@gamebugz-blockstrike842]

I just want to understand: these methods would be applied only on hard drives, like if I have a disc/dvd and during the setup it reads the CRC error, should i use one of these methods or just clean the disc

[@kokorochacarero8003]

I have an unpartitioned drive with no allocated space. It's the only drive on the laptop. I cant run chkdsk because I have no volumes created I cant create a volume because cyclic Redundancy Check Error Am I Softlocked out of installing anything on the drive?

[@sajiballinoneexpress1695]

same problem i having while windows installation

[@kokorochacarero8003]

@@sajiballinoneexpress1695 i fixed it by booting with hirens usb. I ran chkdsk, used some of the disk utilities to check bad sectors and then I was able to partition and format the drive with the disk management tool all from hirens usb. Give it a try. It might work for you too.

[@HoangAnhNguyen-js1do]

All 3 methods are failed to recover my data. Cyclic redundancy check, raw drive, bad sector are still there. The cost of fixing my external driver is 4 times that of the driver itself.

[@donishachandrasekaran7934]

Hey how did u fix it?

[@HoangAnhNguyen-js1do]

@donishachandrasekaran7934 There's nothing I can do beside getting a new one man.

[@donishachandrasekaran7934]

@@HoangAnhNguyen-js1do then what about the data in it?

[@HoangAnhNguyen-js1do]

@@donishachandrasekaran7934 Lost it obviously

[@lionablaze8747]

Method 1 fixed my issues. Thanks for saving me a lot of headache dude.

[@STEELFOX2000]

Nice !!this destroyed all data on my partition! if you have sensitive data dont use this.

[@lindokuhle2472]

What does it mean when it says "you must be an administrator running a console session in order to use the SFC utility"? Also what if the computer cannot read the hardrive?

[@boranmetin2136]

You need to open cmd with administrator instead of just clicking open

[@king_kong_guru]

tab Win + R, type cmd and hit Ctrl + Shift + Enter

[@florriacarrell3272]

Thank you recoverit for the videos I got my external back by using your methods

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

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[@kennthy]

The first method worked wonderfully on my MicroSD card. Thanks!

[@crystalstanford1840]

What if you have a crc error on an external HDD that has not yet been initialized? It currently does not have a drive letter assigned to it as windows cannot yet "see" the drive. CHKDSK will not work as there is no assigned drive letter ...

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, thank you for your question! Your drive still should be showing up disk management if it isn't then its most likely a more severe issue with the drive itself and I would recommend taking it to a professional for further assistance.

[@trustee1108]

Please I need someone to help me resolve the issue below. I have two hdd drives (not my main OS drives) 1TB and 500gb I want to use the 500gb as external backup and the 1TB as internal, but when I connect the 500gb to my external case, it doesn’t work ( shows as allocated and not even recognized when I use diskpart. Also shows as not initialized under disk management ) and when I try to initialize it, it shows cyclic redundancy check. But when I connect directly as internal disk, everything works 100%. I thought the external case was the problem then I decided to put the 1TB on the external case and it works 100% well ( both as internal and external) and I don’t want it to be as external. Please can someone help me identify the issue here ?

[@scariasebastin]

For me external disk itself not reading. From disk management am getting CRC error. So does `recoverit` software can help to fix?

[@gUdZL0vE]

Hi, i really need help here. i performed the chkdsk..however during the examining it was indicated that the "File record segment E900 is unreadable." what can i do next with this?

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, thank you for your question! This error suggests a potential issue with your disk's file system. To address this problem, run chkdsk with the /f parameter, reboot your computer to allow the disk check to complete, and immediately back up important data. If the issue persists, consider using data recovery tools or consulting a professional service. In severe cases, reformatting the disk may be necessary, but be aware that this will erase all data. Seek professional guidance if unsure or if the disk is under warranty.

[@tmoha1068]

I did 1st way fixing and it says windows is replacing bad clusters on file papers.txt and it working on over a1000 file now , what do u think?

[@DragSlayer0]

I tried to use Wondershare Recoverit but because my external disk doesn't have a letter so it cannot do anything not even scan that disk, If I try to image it that won't be possible since its storage has almost 2T while my whole pc storage has only almost 800gb, now If I could put a letter on the disk I would but whenever I try to initialize it through disk management then it show me the Cyclic Redundancy Check Error and won't let me do anything about it. I tried following this video to fix that Redundancy Check Error but nothing worked... Also windows explorer doesn't show me the external disk because it doesn't have a letter so I can't access it at all... any other suggestions that may help?

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, If your external hard disk is not showing up in disk management, it's possible that there is an issue with the connection between the hard disk and your computer. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue: Check the cable and connections. Check if the hard disk is spinning up. Check if the hard disk is recognized on another computer. Check the power supply. Try data recovery software. Download Recoverit here: bit.ly/3ZoowNK If none of these steps work, it's possible that the hard disk has failed and may need to be replaced.

[@ilovewindows6851]

Every time i have the same issue you guys post a video about it! Thanks again It worked You guys fixed it Thanks!!,

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

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[@vishnuvaravath]

I am getting Error for a particular folder. What do I do for that?

[@amirseyedzadeh6429]

Brother was great. I have a problem and I don't know why it happened like this. I tried to install the game through the DVD, but I keep getting errors. I recently changed Windows, but for my previous Windows, I did not have these errors during installation. This was an error: An error occurred while trying to copy a file: Data error (cyclic redundancy check) Click Retry to try again, Ignore to skip this file (not recommended), or Abort to cancel installation. Please help me 😭🙏🏻

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, thank you for your question! Usually this issue indicates a problem with reading the disc or the drive. First, check the DVD for scratches or dirt and clean it if needed. If possible, try using a different DVD drive or computer. You can also attempt copying the DVD contents to your hard drive to run the installation from there. If copying fails, the disc may be damaged. Run CHKDSK (chkdsk /f /r) to check for hard drive errors, as these can also cause CRC errors. Additionally, reinstall your DVD drive drivers through Device Manager by uninstalling and rebooting to let Windows reinstall them. Ensure your system is up-to-date with the latest Windows updates, as missing updates can sometimes cause hardware issues.

[@amirseyedzadeh6429]

@@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware Thank you very much for your answer. Finally, I was able to install the game, but there is still a problem. Even when I want to copy the files, it either does not allow copying or does not read the DVD. I have never faced these problems, but since I changed my memory card to ssd and changed Windows, it has been like this.

[@StevenLastname]

What can be done if the drive isn't visible in File Explorer and has no visible drive letter associated with it? The only way I can see my external drive is by opening Disk Manager and attempting to initialize the drive. However, initialization runs into this CRD error.

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, If your external hard disk is not showing up in disk management, it's possible that there is an issue with the connection between the hard disk and your computer. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue: Check the cable and connections. Check if the hard disk is spinning up. Check if the hard disk is recognized on another computer. Check the power supply. Try data recovery software. Download Recoverit here: bit.ly/3ZoowNK If none of these steps work, it's possible that the hard disk has failed and may need to be replaced.

[@briankanganja6355]

Hi just watched ur video. I can't seem to access my hard drive it's not reading. But when I go to disk management it shows and it's not partitioned and it's failing to partition show only an error of cyclic redundancy check please help me I have my school project on it.

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, thank you for your question! If CHKDSK doesn't work I would recommend trying to use data recovery software such as Recoverit to try recover your files from the drive.

[@RaviTeja-ii1kr]

when i run chkdsk on command prompt, I got the following messages critical master file table (MFT) files are corrupt read only chkdsk found bad on-disk uppercase table - using system Stage 1: Examining basic file system structure Attribute record (80, ") from file record segment 1 is corrupt File record segment 4 is unreadable........ Many more segments listed are unreadable.....(not writing all) 5632 file records processed file verification completed file record segment 3EB is an orphan 17 large files records are processed file record segment EBC is an orphan THIS IS DISPLAYED ON CMD PROMPT WINDOW . I COULDN'T ACCESS MY HDD after completing the CMD PROMPT UTILITY. WHAT SHOULD I DO NEXT ?

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, thank you for your question! This can be a serious problem that may result in data loss if not handled carefully.It is crucial to back up your data immediately if you haven't already, using a data recovery tool or another computer. Next, check for hardware problems, ensuring secure physical connections and, if necessary, try another computer. Attempt to repair the file system using chkdsk /f and chkdsk /r in Command Prompt, followed by running SFC (sfc /scannow) to address system file issues. If the problem persists, consider professional data recovery services, as data loss is possible.

[@tawnykc83]

Does this also work for flash drives? I received this error message on one of my flash drives and I'm hoping that I can recover the photos on this drive 😕 I don't think I have these photos saved anywhere else 😭

[@daniyaaldar3816]

Sadly no. Data recovery does not work on flash drives

[@de_epvoid]

Great! But I don't see my hard drive in file explorer nor can I find it with command prompt. When I open Disk Management however, the hard drive shows with a little red arrow. It says it is uninitialised and unallocated. When I right-click to reveal the Initialise option, the option is greyed out. As mentioned before, CHKDSK does not find the external. Another thing to mention, the drive appears in Device Manager. Only place it doesn't appear is File Explorer.

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, thank you for your question! If the Initialize option grayed out, it suggests a potential issues with the drive. First, check the physical connection, try different ports or cables, and ensure your data is backed up. If you've confirmed the physical connection is sound, use data recovery software to retrieve your files, as the drive may have a corrupted file system. After data recovery, test the drive's health with manufacturer-provided diagnostic tools and attempt to repair file system errors using "chkdsk." If the drive is recoverable, initialize it in Disk Management, create a new partition, and format it (backing up your data first). Reconnect the drive and check File Explorer.

[@natiphotoshop]

Hi, I started with the first solution and it seems like it will take many hours, how do I stop the process to try the third solution first? post Scriptum. In the meantime, I receive a message (within the CMD) that some of the files cannot be read

[@natiphotoshop]

In the end I waited with the end of solution number 1 and it worked!!!! A million thanks to you!

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Glad it worked. Please do not forget to subscribe to our channel.

[@gercaste6651]

para arreglar este problema, hagan un formato a bajo nivel, perderan la información, pero queda utilizable el disco nuevamente, espero les sirva.

[@JithinPv]

I have tried the second method, but now some of my folders went missing.

[@jon1056]

So I did repair number 1 and it says "Cannot Open volume for direct access". I did repair number 2 and it said "Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them". However the problem still exists and I am still getting the cyclic redundancy error. Any more ideas please?

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, thank you for your question! First, you could try using a different data cable or USB port to connect your storage device to your computer. Sometimes connectivity issues can cause errors like cyclic redundancy check.You could also try using a third-party data recovery tool to recover any important data on the storage device, as the data may still be accessible despite the error message.If none of these solutions work, it's possible that the storage device is physically damaged and may need to be replaced.

[@mykauriganay7169]

Thank you so muchhhhhhhhhhh i wanna hug you huhu method 3 worked for me in less than 10 minutes. thank you ❤❤❤❤

[@bherrnnyankomah6261]

So I have a similar problem to what you're trying to fix but with mine, the external hard drive doesnt show on this pc for file transfer to be possible. But it shows that it has been detected by the machine when i go to device manager, disk manager, even cmd, but with cmd, it shows the size as 0bits. I'm so freaking out right now...

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, thank you for your question! Make sure your drive is allocated in the Disk Management window. To check this, press Win + X and select Disk Management. Find your external hard drive from the list, right-click on it, and select Change Drive Letter and Paths. Assign a drive letter to your hard drive if it doesn’t have one. Make sure the drivers are all up to date for the drive.

[@bherrnnyankomah6261]

@@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware please the external shows there but it says I have to initialize it first, none of the options for the types of initializing works, and none of your solutions are working for me too 😪

[@tinkageorgewilliam871]

Thanks. Greetings from Uganda 👍🏿

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[@sadstruggle5421]

Unfortunately none of this worked Still got the crc error windows does not read my hard drive Anyway to fix this?

[@gh0st_z475]

i did sfc scannow and it said that windows resource protection had found corrupt files..whats the next step to fix this?

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, Running a DISM scan may fix it.

[@Forestguardian]

I've been trying to get an old game to install on pc i'm having this issue with Zoo Tycoon 2. None of these tips worked for me but that's probably because im using a Disc does anyone have some tips to fix this issue?

[@PlanetXtreme]

Well slight issue I tried the 1st method on my nvme drive (the boot drive) and before I restarted my pc, it started throwing windows errors at me. Upon a restart it decided to remove some sort of boot files and would no longer load windows Not fun

[@rayker.1]

When i want to try the first method, it shows that my driver is RAW, chkdsk isn't available in RAW. How do i fix that?

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, thank you for your question! Before attempting any fixes, prioritize data recovery. Use a reliable data recovery tool like Wondershare to retrieve your important files from the RAW drive. Once you have retrieved all your data you an format the drive but this will erase all the data on the drive but should resolve your issue.

[@warunakumara7671]

sir how do we try them if the external hdd is not showing in my computer or this pc ( windows 8.1 )

[@ShiftNova]

does this work on usb with the same problem?

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, Could you please elaborate on your question? We're glad to help.

[@Aryansaini-2u]

It's showing chkdsk is not available for raw drives😥 help me!

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, thank you for your question! This usually means that the file system on the drive is corrupted or unrecognized by the operating system. To troubleshoot, start by ensuring you have a backup of your important files. Then, you can try connecting the RAW drive to another computer and using data recovery software such as Recoverit to retrieve your data. If that doesn't work, open the Disk Management utility in Windows to check for the RAW drive and attempt to reformat it if necessary. Alternatively, you can use Command Prompt with commands like "chkdsk /f" or "chkdsk /r" to repair the drive, but these commands may not work on RAW drives.

[@akashghodinde9030]

Thank you easily repaired my hard drive partition

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

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[@Chintu0627]

Please make a video on how to keep our hard disk safe from damage(data loss, correction) etc.. Please waiting for reply and video too

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi Venkat, we have taken note of your issue and will try to address it.

[@ankurjaiswal4829]

Thanks a lot one of your Methods worked

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

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[@AZ1994Ab]

For the CHKDSK utility, I used the command prompt and had followed the steps. At the end, I got this message on the CMD 698864 files processed. File data verification completed. Phase duration (User file recovery): 1.07 hours. An unspecified error occurred (75736e6a726e6c2e 500). C:\Windows\system32> Help?

[@honeyinspectionlab7794]

I am also follow the step 1 but it takes more than 2 hours . It seems chkdsk d: /f /r / x fixes my drive d not my pendrive which is drive f. Please help

[@AZ1994Ab]

@@honeyinspectionlab7794 Got the problem fixed, try changing your hard disk to an ssd

[@Parus30]

not great for me. I already went down this road and diskpart too with clean etc .. 'clean' took ages to run and returned error: data error CRC see system event log for more information. Might have guessed it was an advert for software.

[@ትእማርትእማር]

it's not working for me😪 pls help, the disk is not showing in the list i tried all steps carefully but it's still same.

[@khuncarahadinatha]

Thanks a lot sir, method 1 is working

[@bekithembamoyo1593]

Please continue making excellent videos like this one. It was very clear, well laid out, good close up screen and easy to follow. Thank you.

[@Kris0725PL]

my ssd is unalocated...all yours help not working

[@sheyonglearntoletgo]

3:23 3:29 3:36d4:13 5:24

[@hatemaroud1454]

thank you so much it was the best solution actually .. god's blessings 🖤🖤

[@YairSassonArt]

Thanks a lot man! really helped me!

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Glad to hear it!

[@heywaitwatchitbro7568]

Cannot open volume for direct access. How to tackle this

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, thank you for your question! I would recommend trying to open up your BIOS settings then look for the option Primary Hard Disk Self Test, run it and restart your computer. If none of the steps worked then I would recommend trying to format the drive but this will erase all the data on the drive.

[@heywaitwatchitbro7568]

@@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware drive is not allocated ... It's just show cyclic redundancy check

[@adamshufan3644]

what can i do if chkdsk fails at the first stage?

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hello sir, can you describe in detail about the fails?

[@foureverpaid]

​@@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware it says chkdsk cannot run because the volume is in use by another process. Would you like to schedule this volume to be checked the next time the system restarts?

[@MrDjanth13]

The Hard disk doesn’t show up in my computer hence unable to select file while running system check in CMD. Kindly suggest how to trace the desired location of the hard disk

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, If your external hard disk is not showing up in disk management, it's possible that there is an issue with the connection between the hard disk and your computer. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue: Check the cable and connections. Check if the hard disk is spinning up. Check if the hard disk is recognized on another computer. Check the power supply. Try data recovery software. Download Recoverit here: bit.ly/3ZoowNK If none of these steps work, it's possible that the hard disk has failed and may need to be replaced.

[@kawtulu3052]

nothing worked for me but it keeps saying its being recognized by my pc but it doesnt show.

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, thank you for your question! IF none of the methods in the video worked you might have to consulting a professional data recovery service to retrieve any lost data from your hard drive.

[@tiagoandrade8708]

I recieve the error when im extrating rar files to pc any ideia why?

[@jacklesnar4555]

think you should have started with no.3 lol,,worked for me after 1 and 2 failed,,thanks alot mahn this was super helpful and yeah i just hit like and that subscribe button

[@zanemalisibiya5779]

I started with option 1. It deleted my files :-)

[@binkositideslors1491]

for me chkdsk it gave me a result saying f parameter not specified

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, thank you for your question! The error message “F parameter not specified” usually occurs when the /f flag is not included in the command. To fix this issue, you can try running the command chkdsk /f instead of just chkdsk. This should prompt chkdsk to fix any errors it finds on the disk

[@JKordero]

Not able to access to the HDD in any way

[@tarnisheddude1298]

Doesn't work with chkdsk... Cannot open volume for direct acces...

[@granddeacon1644]

Thanks. The first option helped.

[@wonganigondwe1733]

my external has no drive Letter

[@wonganigondwe1733]

i cant even create a simple volume

[@trevorkirucha]

what do i do if my hard drive wont appear In file explorer but appears everywhere else?

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, thank you for your question! Start by going to device manager and then expand the disk drives tab then right click on the driver and enable the drive. If you see the drive there but it has no letter right click on it and select change drive letter and assign a new letter.

[@MissChantastic83]

I did this but now can't access my files, Can anyone help with this external hard drive problem? It's asking me to format, but I don't want to risk losing all my files 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, thank you for your question! If you are getting the CRC error on your external hard drive and can't access your files, avoid using the drive further and check connections. Attempt connecting the drive to another computer. If the issue persists, use data recovery software like Recoverit or to retrieve your files. In critical cases, consider professional data recovery services.

[@EldarBaruch]

Thanks for the methods. It would be helpful if it was said IN THE BEGINNING that the first method would take HOURS. 🙄 So I could plan ahead before starting it.

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Sorry about that!!!

[@1LevelUpGuy]

Did the chkdsk /f /r /x get stuck at 100 percent completed ?

[@relytheone853]

I installed windows successfully, when I got back and try to see the problem this error happened. What can I do.

[@Epialess]

Chkdsk one says CANNOT OPEN VOLUME FOR DIRECT ACCESS

[@ronneljohnuy7355]

I tried option 3 , windows says cant open the file not register.

[@menelaoslagos3242]

i cant eaven see the hard drive i cant exit the hard drive from the computer and can see disc manager but can see it in my files

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, thank you for your question! First try entering into the bios and see if the drive is showing up at all if it isn't it might be a physical issue so I would check the connections and if it still isn't showing up I would recommend taking it to a professional for further assistance.

[@menelaoslagos3242]

@@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware i can see it and i can hear it working but i just cant open it its says that recycling error

[@themad-lad]

Useful thankyou Michael

[@josephuzoma9257]

It didn't work. I can't access anything on the hard drive, neither can I format it with cmd. Any tips that I can use to fix this issue??

[@christianquijano9622]

How can I fix this error when the disk does not have a drive letter?

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, thank you for your question! Open Disk Management by pressing Windows key + R, typing "diskmgmt.msc," and hitting Enter. Locate the disk without a drive letter, right-click on it, and choose "Change Drive Letter and Paths." Click "Add," assign a drive letter, and click OK. Run a disk check by opening a Command Prompt with admin privileges, typing "chkdsk /f X:" (replace "X" with the assigned drive letter), and pressing Enter. Follow the prompts to complete the disk check. If the error persists, it may indicate physical damage or severe data corruption, requiring specialized data recovery software or professional assistance.

[@abhinavs5561]

I have done the first method and it shows "The type of the file system is RAW. CHKDSK is not available for RAW drives."

[@abhinavs5561]

please help

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, thank you for your question! You will need to format your drive to FAT32 or NTFS that should s0lve your issue but before you format make sure to backup your data as formatting will erase all data on the drive.

[@abhinavs5561]

Cannot format as the sd card is unallocated

[@unknownxyz0]

Thanks brotha! chkdsk did the job

[@binbala10]

Thank you alot, i will try it.

[@Epialess]

RECOMMENDED FOR WD MY PASSPORT/RELATED. None of these methods worked for me, The error can be simply erased by downloading UTILITY tool of your External/Internal Hard drive, You have to format/erase all data via that tool and it will be immediately solved.

[@improvementTime10.3.17]

4:50 softwares erros should be fixed by these methods previosly

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, Could you please elaborate on your question? We're glad to help.

[@LeviTheResistor]

Props, chkdsk worked, thank you!

[@ErenYeager-nh6fy]

How to fix Data Error Cyclic Redundancy Check, not initialized, unallocated, bad disk and format hard drive external seagate 1tb asap

[@cassandrademery7669]

I'm installing a game and it happens any help

[@nasno7605]

Thank you very much, you helped me a lot.

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[@mrm8818]

why cant this guy put the command prompt codes in the description so we can cut and paste...