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[Dtown33]

A user that has a laptop at a remote site, started his PC today and go the response that his operating system was missing a file needed to run. He has his hard drive split into both an C: and D: drive. He loaded the OS back on his C: drive, now when he try's to access D: drive the laptop ask him "do you want to format this drive?"

The question here is, will this format erase all his data or format his drive to make it accessible?

 

[RMGBELGIUM]

format erases all data...
I think it will be best to try and repair the partition with some software like Partition Magic.With some luck you can salvage the partition, no garantees tough.

Rgds,

R.

 

[linney]

Operating System Not Found" Error Message When You Start the Computer

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;321626&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

Your hard drive manufacturer will have free diagnostic tools to thoroughly check your drive out.

You can also check your RAM via here.

http://www.memtest86.com

If your real lucky it might just be a loose connection or bad piece of wiring.

309000 - HOW TO: Use Disk Management to Configure Basic Disks in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;309000&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

Unreadable Partition
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