slow read hard drive

[emkanapot]

hi all,

i use imager to image from patient hard drive. most of my cases takes very long time. it can be read but It read slowly. is it firmware problem? which module of firmware make this. and how do I do to correct this module in order to solve the slow read of hard drive even using hardware imager(Deepspar). for firmware tool I use HD doctor of SALVATIONDATA. please recommend me. thank you all.

best regards,

[jermy]

There is no a one button click solution to fix slow reading, it depends on the brand, model, and what the problem is
Note, sometimes there is no way to speed it up

[michael chiklis]

Are you asking for WD drive slow issue?
If hdd is WD, slow reading can be due to filled relo list (mod 32), but could also be weak heads.
For all other hdd brands, slow reading on all surface usually is due only to weak heads or dirty platters.

If you're asking for WD drive, then try to clear mod 32 contents and g-list, then modify mod 02 so that no other sectors will be processed for reallotion.
Read this thread to find out how to do this manually:
http://www.hddoracle.com/viewtopic.php? ... it=wd+relo

P.S.
Remember to backup modules before modifying them, expecially mod 02.
If hdd is encrypted and you do not modify 02 properly, then all data will be scrambled (you will see it by reading MBR sector) and you'll be unable to decrypt them anymore.

[emkanapot]

thanks for all your recommendation.