jermy wrote:
chrall1970 wrote:
Windows says to "initialize and format".
chrall1970 wrote:
If it is encrypted, would your tool work?
you're not there yet
Hi Jermy... If I'm not there yet, maybe a little help in the right direction?
Roberto wrote:
chrall1970 wrote:
I guess my first question is: is this an encrypted drive?
You'll have to show us MBR or the second sector.
Then we'll be able to tell you if the drive is encrypted.
chrall1970 wrote:
If it is encrypted, would your tool work? Much thanks!
For many or the most cases the answer is: Yes
chrall1970 wrote:
I'm really hesitant about taking it out of the case and booting into windows to see about recovery (after reading Mr Kaeding's comment about people ruining the MBR by doing that.....).
You should connect the drive to a running Windows PC via another working USB converter.
Then you can use tools like DMDE to show us the first sectors of the hard drive.
Best Regards,
Roberto
Hi Roberto - thank you for the the reply. I have a USB/e-sata drive caddy that I can plug the WD drive into.
But wouldn't that risk modifying the MBR, if I connect that way?
I also have a Ubuntu USB stick that I can boot to if needed.
If it wasn't for the fact my 78-yr old father decided to use this My Book as his master photo drive, I'd just toss the enclosure and format the drive.
But...I need to try to get his photos back.