Data Recovery Software For Unresponsive Xternal Hard Drive

[Frank-0-Video]

Greetings .....

My Western Digital Elements 640gb usb external hard drive (which is at least 3 years old, if not 4) is not properly responding when plugged into either my desktop or laptop.

When plugged in, I get this message "Microsoft needs to format drive x: for use. Do you wish to format?" I of course say no.

I've checked both my desktop and laptop for virus-malware, and both are OK.

Seeking data recovery software options -- either the best freeware, or the best and lowest reasonable costing trialware.

My plan is recover what data I can, then transfer to a newer drive.

Thanx-A-Lot, Frank-0-Video

[gonca]

Try IsoBuster

[Frank-0-Video]

Greetings

Thanks to all replies so far.

Miracle has occurred ---

With just a basic scan and no other action, Data Doctor's DDR software seems to have triggered a positive response, and the drive is ACTIVE NOW. Currently getting files over to new location.

Thanx-A-Lot, Frank

[TreeTops]

Yes, Frank is pretty smart.