Maxtor drive malfunction

SOURCE: Maxtor Hard Drive Crashed and want to buy identical drive

Instead of performing surgery on the hard drive, I'd suggest an alternate solution... Download the "Get Data Back" program from www.runtime.org; there is a version for drives using the FAT32 format, and a version for drives using the NTFS format, so be sure you download the correct version for your 300GB HDD... GDB can NOT help you if the HDD is PHYSICALLY damaged; the clicking noise you've mentioned COULD mean that the drive is beginning to fail, though you might STILL be able to retrieve the data on the drive with GDB before the drive fails completely... The "Get Data Back" program is FREE to use; you will ONLY have to pay for it AFTER you know if it can retrieve any files for you. It will create a bootable floppy disk that can read ANY functional hard drive, whether or not the drive is detected or recognized by a system BIOS. Again, GDB can NOT read data from a physically defective HDD, but as long as the drive is functional, GDB will show you all the files it CAN retrieve... Once you pay for the program and enter the activation code, GBD will copy any files it has recovered to the new HDD. Keep in mind that GBD works on ANY functional HDD; GDB does NOT require the drive to be recognized by the motherboard BIOS, and does NOT require ANY operating system to be installed on the drive. GDB is self-booting; as long as the drive can spin up without disintegrating, GDB will provide a list of any recoverable files it locates on the drive. GDB works even if the File Allocation Table (for FAT32) or Master File Table (for NTFS) is corrupted or missing, so as long as the drive is readable, you have NOTHING to lose by trying to recover your data with GDB... The website is very informative, and if you have any questions not covered by the FAQ, you can call Runtime and speak to someone in Tech Support (the phone number is listed on the main webpage). If GDB can recover your files, you will be able to copy your data to your new HDD WITHOUT performing HDD brain-surgery, and WITHOUT voiding the warranty on your new HDD... If GDB can NOT recover your old files, you'll know that the old HDD is physically damaged, and you'll be no worse off than you are right now... remember that GDB is FREE to use until you KNOW for certain that it can recover your data. If GetDataBack DOESN'T work, you don't pay a dime for it; if it DOES work, you'll never want to be without it again...

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Posted on Mar 30, 2007

SOURCE: Computer does not recognize Maxtor OneTouch

Hi,

Sounds like you need to remove the cable, uninstall the software, Restart, and then shut down. Now, from a cold power off power on. I know this seems tedious, but it has to do with the Last Known Good Recovery File and what is in Device Manger.

Now reinstall the software and if the software should call for you to "now" connect the USB cable, do so only when prompted or when the installer is done. Re: the latter, attach the cable. Windows ill say it discovered new hardware, point windows to your CD drive where the installer disk is located and allow Windows to locate the software.

Shut down and restart and your drive should be recognized now when you have a desktop. If not, post this back using the comment box below.

When replying to mine or anyone else's reply please address us in your reply, such as Worldvet: that doesn't make sense, please explain. And so on and so forth. This allow US to track what you've tried and from whom you were provided the solution.

Thank you for you indulgence on this. And, please be aware that, we all here want to see you fixed up and on your way. We all have a pretty good track record. However, there are times when a repair from a warranty service center is the only solution. However, I'm certain we all can get you taken care of and thanks for using Fix Ya.

Regards,
Worldvet

Posted on Aug 06, 2008

SOURCE: external n256 firewire connection does not identify

I would think you need to enable your firewire in the BIOS

Posted on Nov 21, 2008

SOURCE: My computer no longer recognizes my Maxtor One Touch III Firewire 400/USB 2.0

go to my computer proeprty then uninstall usb driver and then right clik any driver then clik on scan for hardware then it searches usb and install automatically.

Posted on May 22, 2009

SOURCE: I have a external, Maxtor Personal Storage 3100.

the problem is with the connector or the cable change the cable and then try it. hope it helps

Posted on Sep 08, 2009