how to get files from my external hard drive when it asking that i format

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Hi there Alfred_5,

I would totally agree with popatim. You need to use some partition/data recovery software tools.

Apart from that, similar partition loss could be caused by several things:
- The drive is failing. After you recover your data, you can check the drive's health out with one of these: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/282651-32-best-diagnostic-testing-utility
Look for pending/reallocated/uncorrectable sectors.
- Drive disconnection during data transfer. Have you use the safe ejection function? In case you haven't, it may be a good idea to do so.

Cheers,
D_Know_WD :)
Hi there Alfred_5,

I would totally agree with popatim. You need to use some partition/data recovery software tools.

Apart from that, similar partition loss could be caused by several things:
- The drive is failing. After you recover your data, you can check the drive's health out with one of these: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/282651-32-best-diagnostic-testing-utility
Look for pending/reallocated/uncorrectable sectors.
- Drive disconnection during data transfer. Have you use the safe ejection function? In case you haven't, it may be a good idea to do so.

Cheers,
D_Know_WD :)
 
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