Can’t Access External Hard Drive – How To Fix
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Summary
Fix the "cant access external hard drive" issue and retrieve your data. This authoritative article provides solutions and data recovery methods.
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Easy to use Recover data by 3 steps;
Multiple scan modes Fast partition scan, whole partition scan and whole disk scan;
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Image creation Create a partition image to read and back up data;
Supported devices SD card, SDHC, SDXC, USB flash drive, hard disk and computer.
Easy to use Recover data by 3 steps;
Multiple scan modes Fast partition/whole partition/whole disk scan;
Supported devices SD card/USB/hard disk.
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- Image Creation – Create an image of a partition to back up its current state.











chkdsk D: /F
(D is the letter of the external hard disk number) and press Enter to fix the error. After the repair is complete, restart the computer and reconnect the hard disk to check if the problem is resolved.
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