RAW File - Windows 10 HD Swap

Bruno88

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So I bought a SSD for my PC (DELL) loaded windows 10 all is good. I bought an external drive and plugged in the old HDD and cannot access the files. The file system is now RAW Format. The drive shows up as "S" drive, the error messages i get is:

You need to form the disk in drive S: before you can use it. Do you want to format it?
Cancel
S:\ Is not accessible. The volume does not contain a recognized file system. Please make sure that all require file system drivers are loaded and the volume is not corrupted.
ok

I tried reassigned the drive letter no luck, chkdsk in regular mode and safe mode no luck. The SSD is 256gb and HDD is 1TB. Running windows 10.



How do I recover my files? Please help me recover my files.



Thanks SO much.

Steve








 
Solution
1 slot? Is it some kind of mini-pc?
Put hdd in the slot. SSD can be left hanging in the cables.

If windows can't access your hdd and asks to format it, this means file system is corrupted.

Bruno88

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i connected that way directly to same computer and 2ndary computer and did not boot windows.

Did you mean Sata and and power to USB or SATA and Power to motherboard? (if 2nd option i cannot get it to load)
 
Sata cables (data + power):

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Bruno88

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i only have x1 slot for a HDD. can i connect the old HDD with SATA TO USB or it has to be directly to the motherboard? Also how will i know if its corrupted?

Thanks


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