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Benwallizen
Mar 20, 2024Copper Contributor
How to recover data from a corrupted hard drive on Windows 11
Recently, my external hard drive, which contains a lot of important data, seems to have become corrupted. This has left me in a state of panic, as I desperately need to retrieve the files stored on i...
Isabellais
Aug 30, 2024Iron Contributor
When it comes to recovering data from a corrupted hard drive, you need to use the right tool for the job. Avoid using third-party software that may not be compatible with your Windows 11 system or may even cause further damage.
As i know. Microsoft's own built-in tool, chkdsk (Check Disk), can help you identify and fix errors on your hard drive. Run the command chkdsk C: (replace C with the drive letter of your corrupted hard drive) in the Command Prompt with elevated privileges.
As i know. Microsoft's own built-in tool, chkdsk (Check Disk), can help you identify and fix errors on your hard drive. Run the command chkdsk C: (replace C with the drive letter of your corrupted hard drive) in the Command Prompt with elevated privileges.