Question about Seagate Computers & Internet
Could be a lost boot sector. Download Testdisk and use it to recreate the boot sector.
Posted on Feb 21, 2019
SOURCE: seagate external hard drive problem
I have the same problem with a 500GB HD by the same maker. Fortunately mine started throwing "delayed write failed" errors regarding the MFT. I had enough time to save my data. Your event log should say something to point you in the right direction. Make sure your pc is up to date with the latest service pack too and start looking for a new External HD. Tiger Direct has great deals. I got a 1TB for about $120 Good Luck!
Posted on May 30, 2009
SOURCE: knocked over my seagate 500 gb hard drive. makes a
you say its beeping? like an error code sequence? i would search the intnet for seagate error codes and try to match the code with the problem. or call tech support.
Posted on Jul 23, 2009
SOURCE: Knocked over Seagate 500GB FA Pro Makes Beep Noise/Can't Connect
it sounds like the disc (inside the hard drive casing) has become jammed or what is known as "stickation". the best way to unstick the disc is usually another sharp blow. the best way to do this is to remove the drive from the external casing and, while holding it by one side, strike the other side downward onto a hard surface like a wood desk. do not strike it on metal or cement as you may cause more damage. make sure the surface is softer than the drive casing. it sounds extreme but it has worked for me on several occasions.
Posted on Jul 25, 2009
SOURCE: my seagate external hard drive is making a beeping
Hello there quaylanburns.
Here's your geek-steer ...
Please refer to another post of mine I JUST submitted. Just like him, I'm going to recommend you also perform a chkdsk on the problem drive ...
chkdsk DRIVE_LETTER: /X /R
Regardless of the outcome of that diagnostic, if you're having ANY persistent hard-disk-drive (HDD) access difficulties, AND you have irreplaceable data contained on that HDD, your IMMEDIATE objective is to BACKUP/RECOVER that data.
Please refer to another post of mine for follow on guidance.
Good luck, and please do post back ...
Today's the best day of my life ... and NOW you're part of it!
Via-con-Dios and Godspeed -- Geekinator (aka Craig).
Posted on Oct 13, 2009
SOURCE: I have dropped a Seagate
hello vyseman15,
hard disc drives need to be handled carefully, they can only handle a limited rough usage. especially dropping while it is working is very dangerous, in most cases the head will "scratch" (damage) the discs surface which make the device afterwards useless.
sorry to say there is nearly no chance to make it work again. there are some companies who can rescue some of the data on it, but they are expensive anyway.
regards
Posted on Jun 07, 2011
1. Check to make sure you have the MSXML Parser 6.0 installed:
If this is not found, visit Microsoft's website to install this component: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=993c0bcf-3bcf-4009-be21-27e85e1857b1&displaylang=en
- Open Control Panel
- Open Add/Remove Programs / Programs & Features (Vista)
- Check box for "Show All Updates"
- Look for "MSXML Parser 6.0"
2. Make sure Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 installation
- Open Control Panel
- Open Add/Remove Programs / Programs & Features (Vista)
- Check box for "Show All Updates"
- Look for "Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5".
If this is not found, visit Microsoft's website to install this component. 3. Try the steps listed here.
4. Remove the Seagate folder from C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data (XP) or C:\Program Data folders (Vista) and reboot.
5. Download and install the newest Windows Installer.
6. Download newest Seagate Manager from our Website and re-install a clean copy. Note: Do not do the update when the message pops up saying one is available.
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