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    Can you run Spinrite on an External Hard Drive?

    how do i zero fill a drive?
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    Can you run Spinrite on an External Hard Drive?

    I don't need to clone the drive. I just want to repair it for external hd use. It was my hd but has been replaced already, so that is not the issue.
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    Sony Viao VPCEB32FM Operating System Not Found

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    Using old hard drive as external. do you need to install an OS?

    Hi I just bought an enclosure for my old HDD that I replaced. This item seems to be working properly. When I plug it in the computer searches and installs a driver and the red light is on but then I go to "My Computer" and no drive is there?Do I need to format this Sata 2.5" It works as a...
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    Operating System Not Found Hard Drive Damage Won't Boot from Disc

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    Concern about my Hard Drive Failing, Should I be worried?

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    Can you run Spinrite on an External Hard Drive?

    Hello, I am wondering if I can run Spinrite to repair an external hard drive. If so how? do you mind walking me through the steps. I'm using Windows 7 it is a WD 320GB External. Thanks in advance
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    Operating System Not Found Hard Drive Damage Won't Boot from Disc

    wow thanks, I appreciate any help.
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    New SSD / 'Operating System Not Found' Issue

    I am anxious to know if you got this to work. I had the same problem with the Operating System not found and could n ot get Sony Laptop to boot from CD or USB
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    Operating System Not Found Hard Drive Damage Won't Boot from Disc

    Still don't know what to do about this. Do I replace the hard drive and hope that is all that is wrong or do I have a way of finding out what is wrong?
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    Sony Viao VPCEB32FM Operating System Not Found

    Still not sure what to do about this? Should I replace the hard drive and h ope that is the only thing wrong or is their a way of finding out if their is more to it?
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    Concern about my Hard Drive Failing, Should I be worried?

    Imaged the Hard Drive using True Image 2013 (Free trial on their website) Bought a New WD Black 500 GB Hard Drive for $56.00 on Amazon Replaced my Hard Drive and copied Image to NEW HD (Took about 2 hours but I didn't know what I was doing :) New Hard Drive tested 100% with Hard Drive Inspector...
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    Sony Viao VPCEB32FM Operating System Not Found

    So are you suggesting the HD and Optical Drive were both damaged and that is why I can't get it to boot any disc? Or are you suggesting it won't start up because the Optical Drive might be dislodged?
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    Operating System Not Found Hard Drive Damage Won't Boot from Disc

    F2 is to enter the BIOS. Which Battery? The normal Laptop battery or internal?