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00:00:00 – 00:06:21
In this tutorial, the speaker addresses solutions for fixing an external hard drive that shows as not initialized, detailing methods for two specific scenarios: when the disk shows unallocated space and when no disk space is shown. The video covers the use of LMA Partition Assistant to rebuild the MBR without data loss and built-in Windows tools like Disk Management and DiskPart, which may result in data loss. The speaker also discusses resolving input/output device failures by recommending different cables, connecting to another computer, or using a Windows editor tool to clear read-only attributes and convert the disk format. Drivers can be updated via Device Manager, and physical issues can be diagnosed using AOMEI Partition Assistant. The presenter emphasizes practical troubleshooting and encourages interaction through subscriptions and comments.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, the speaker introduces a tutorial on fixing an external hard drive that shows as not initialized. The video is divided into two parts: 1) fixing the issue when the disk shows unallocated space, and 2) fixing it when there is no disk space shown. The speaker describes experiencing the first situation and explains two methods to address it:
1. Use the LMA Partition Assistant to rebuild the MBR (Master Boot Record) without causing data loss. This involves downloading the software, selecting the affected disk, and choosing the rebuild MBR option.
2. Use built-in Windows tools like Disk Management and DiskPart. This requires opening Disk Management, right-clicking on the affected disk, and selecting the initialize option, then choosing either MBR or GPT, which may result in data loss. The steps for both methods are demonstrated clearly.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the presenter addresses how to fix errors related to input or output device failures when initializing a disk. They suggest using a different cable or connecting the external hard drive to another working computer.
The presenter introduces a Windows editor tool, where commands are input to list all disks, select the problematic disk, clear its read-only attributes, and bring it online. Instructions are provided for converting the disk to either MBR or GPT formats depending on the situation. They proceed to another part, advising on checking the hard drive for physical errors and trying different computers or ports if the disk isn’t recognized.
Two methods are suggested if the drive still has issues:
1. Updating outdated drivers via Device Manager by searching automatically for updated driver software.
2. Using AOMEI Partition Assistant to perform a surface test, identifying any bad sectors or physical damage.
These steps aim to resolve common issues with external hard drives.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses solutions for dealing with an uninitialized hard drive and how viewers can retrieve the necessary information. They also encourage viewers to subscribe to their channel for more tech-related content and to leave comments for any assistance with questions.