Category: Geeks r Us
Hi all do you no how I can fix my hp launcher external hard drive it ask me wen I plug it in it ask me to format I do not wot to to format be for I get the stuff it
Depending on your OS, you go to computer and find it.
Press the applications key and you'll see format.
I no how to format a hard drive but I im asking to get the stuff off it be I format
Maybe this will help, if you can get past all the clutter.
Here's some instructions on how to get in to disc management. When you find the volume or drive in question, look for a populate button and then your computer should see it again.
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windows7/ht/disk-management-windows-7.htm
To get the stuff off you need to back it up to something.
You have cloud services that will do it, but all are not accessible.
You can buy another drive and send all the data from that one to the new one.
Or you can buy USB data storage.
If you have room on your computers main drive, you can create a folder, and send all the data from your portable drive to the main drive.
Do you know how to copy or send data from one place to another?
My guess is that if it's asking for a reformat, the computer isn't seeing the contents of the drive, so that's what the OP is trying to figure out. Is this correct?
I'm a bit lost too on this.
Hi that did not work and wen I plug it in this the cd drive popup and I can not get in to the drive
I'd have to see your problem. Try using different USB ports and see what happens.
Drive most likely has firmware / head issues that you won't be able to fix. If the data is important send it to a data recovery company, taking care to avoid computer repair shops. You should expect to pay $$$ for the service at a minimum.
I think this company is fairly nearby? https://www.data-medics.com/