'The specified path does not exist" HDD problem.

[Joehutch]

So basically what has happened, is that the sata pins that are on my 2TB HDD bent, and caused it to be unable to be read on my PC. I am not sure if the problem arose from the HDD failure, but I can now not access 95% of the files that exist on my other drives, nor can I redownload programs and install them as I am met with a friendly "The specified path does not exist" I cannot even open device manager or the base computer programs that may help me fix this problem.

 

[Boogieman_WD]

Hey there, Joehutch.

If you still have that drive connected to your motherboard it is quite possible for it to be causing that problem. Try disconnecting it to see if that fixes things up with your other drives. Other than that you could try connecting them to a different computer either externally or internally, to see if they are recognized so that you can backup your files and test them with an HDD/SSD diagnostic tool.
As for the damaged drive, you could take it to a technician to see if it's possible to fix it.

Hope that helps.
Boogieman_WD