[SOLVED]Ext hdd bad sectors

what program should fit removing a bad sector on
a ext. hdd? any suggestions?
if any please post links where i can DL them
thanks in advance
Answer #1
Try HDD Regenerator, should be quite easy to find.
Just not allot of live links.
Answer #2
It’s included in Hiren’s Boot CD (up to version 10, newer versions you will need to get a “restored” edition because commercial apps was removed from the real one)
Answer #3
I have this topic up for the reason stated above….Don’t download it if you don’t want to…Link under my sig..
Hiren’s BootCD 10 > Hard Disk Tools > HDD Regenerator
Answer #4
You can’t remove a bad sector, you can however “hide” it by using chkdsk
Answer #5
the Meerkat replied: You can't remove a bad sector, you can however "hide" it by using chkdsk
True. You could’ve put it better however, You only gave him half of the story.
A bad sector can’t be removed because it’s a physical defect on the HDD’s magnetic media, Which is usually
caused by faulty read/write heads scratching it’s surface. Each HDD has a limited number of spare sectors
so remapping (replacing) bad sectors with good ones is possible (to an extent). The chkdsk switch to use for this
task is /r, As in:
chkdsk x: /r
(This has to be done from command prompt, If using Vista/Win7, You have to run command prompt as admin or turn off UAC)
Just for general knowledge, /F only fixes standard problems, /R does that+remaps bad sectors.
IMO, An HDD with bad sectors should not be trusted, They can multiply over time and cause major file corruption, A head crash may occur too (leaving the HDD unusable) backing up your data & replacing it would be the best approach.
Answer #6
i see so hdd with bad sectors are like half dead?
like their days are numbered? if using HDD Regenerator
does it REMOVE? or just HIDE the bad sectors?
quite confusing.. >.<
Answer #7
like their days are numbered?
yup
just HIDE the bad sectors?
yup
once this starts it’s “like their days are numbered?”
Answer #8
oh man.. what a bad news..
thanks for your help mates..
my ext 1T is dying >.< maybe i’ll get new one..
i’ll take good care of it.. XD
Answer #9
is it new enuf to apply for warranty
check it’s website
Answer #10
You should try to fix bad sectors on your hard drive before trashing it.
Answer #11
warranty is long way dead..
hmmm fixing is like just hiding the ill
yet it still lurks inside..
i’ll just wait when this hdd retires XD