If you suspect a hard drive is corrupted, you should consider using tools like CHKDSK for Windows or Disk Utility for macOS to check and repair file system errors. For more severe corruption, data recovery software such as Recuva, EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard, or TestDisk can help recover lost data. Additionally, if the corruption is extensive, professional data recovery services may be necessary. Always back up your data before attempting repairs.
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maybe RAID
To stop your files being corrupted pray to the Fish King of New Guinea, also it helps if you back them up on a hard drive
Your hard drive will be more prone to be broken. Reformatting hard drive needs not to be very often. Hard drive is reformatted once there is no more chances of recovering it from corrupted files, virus, bad sectors, etc. When you format your hard drive, you will certainly feel that your computer is slowing down due to the hard drive being read uncomfortable for the system and later on your hard drive will be broken.
You should NEVER unplug your hard drive with your computer still powered on. It will destroy the drive.
Yes providing it's burnt correctly and not corrupted.
Yes, a broken or corrupted external hard drive can affect game downloads if the download location is set to that drive. If the drive is malfunctioning, it may cause interruptions or errors during the download process, potentially leading to incomplete or corrupted game files. Additionally, if the game files are stored on the damaged drive, it could hinder gameplay or prevent the game from launching altogether. To avoid issues, it's advisable to ensure the drive is functioning properly or to change the download location to a reliable storage device.
File damage could be due to virus, spyware , corrupted hard drive or other media etc
Drive Formatting is when you prepare the hard drive or other media for use by the operating system and puts a file system on it such as FAT32 or NTFS. The process erases all the data on your hard drive (important to back it up). That way you can use your hard drive for the first time or get to use it again after the data on it becomes severely corrupted or the operating system fails.
If the MBR for the primary boot drive is corrupted, you can recover simply by rewriting the MBR (master boot record) on the hard drive.
You should only touch the outside of a hard drive. The parts of the hard drive you should not touch are inside. The hard drive is sealed and if you break the seal, you void any warranties and risk any data you have inside.