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by lcoughey
Fri Apr 12, 2024 2:23 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: This makes no sense but is it true?
Replies: 1
Views: 85

Re: This makes no sense but is it true?

My basic understanding is that a sector in the g-list has already been remapped for LBA use. If you clear the g-list, it simply puts those bad sectors back into "available" circulation for the next remapping that might be needed. I can't see low a LLF would make a difference, other than po...
by lcoughey
Fri Apr 12, 2024 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: VirusTotal Scan is RWRS Malware?
Replies: 8
Views: 108

Re: VirusTotal Scan is RWRS Malware?

It doesn't trigger anything with my Trend Micro.
by lcoughey
Fri Apr 12, 2024 1:22 pm
Forum: MRT Seagate Utility
Topic: AFH Adjustment Successes
Replies: 5
Views: 5143

Re: AFH Adjustment Successes

Even though I usually set it for jumps of 0x10, I tend to jump by 0x20 for the first couple of attempts. It doesn't always works, especially with the Rosewood series drives. I always save to ROM and repower to test. At the end of the day, a head swap usually works when AFH adjustments don't.
by lcoughey
Tue Apr 09, 2024 3:03 pm
Forum: Hard Drive Diagnostic Tools
Topic: SpinRite
Replies: 206
Views: 474092

Re: SpinRite

We think we got the data from this bad sector 100%. Don't worry, even if we didn't, it is unlikely you will ever notice.
by lcoughey
Wed Apr 03, 2024 2:47 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Connor CP342 IDE 3.5" 40MB Hard Drive
Replies: 4
Views: 60

Re: Connor CP342 IDE 3.5" 40MB Hard Drive

I'd be curious to know the demand for such an old drive that cannot even be confirmed to work by the seller.
by lcoughey
Tue Mar 26, 2024 3:59 pm
Forum: Hard Drive Diagnostic Tools
Topic: SpinRite
Replies: 206
Views: 474092

Re: SpinRite

Don't you hate it when your eyes are open to the cult and then you feel left out?
by lcoughey
Tue Mar 26, 2024 3:37 pm
Forum: Hard Drive Diagnostic Tools
Topic: SpinRite
Replies: 206
Views: 474092

Re: SpinRite

I finally downloaded my updated copy of 6.1. I can't wait to get it setup on a USB boot drive and end the need for my having to change heads and clone drives ever again. Oh wait! I live in the real world.
by lcoughey
Fri Mar 22, 2024 3:32 pm
Forum: Hard Drive Diagnostic Tools
Topic: SpinRite
Replies: 206
Views: 474092

Re: SpinRite

Why does it not surprise me that he'd suggest the freezer?

https://forums.grc.com/threads/hdd-not- ... eath.1542/
by lcoughey
Tue Mar 19, 2024 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Data Recovery Lab Sticker Labels
Replies: 6
Views: 215

Re: Data Recovery Lab Sticker Labels

I put the unknowns at the bottom of my list. If you know who they are, let me know so I can edit the post.
by lcoughey
Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: A few second opinion cases over the past week
Replies: 2
Views: 34

A few second opinion cases over the past week

Case 1 - 500GB Seagate Grenada with stuck heads Competitor Quote was over $3000 USD Data recovered by Recovery Force in a few hours for about $400 USD (new pricing would have it land around $700 USD) Case 2 - 5TB Seagate M11 no longer detecting in Windows via USB Competitor Quote was over $2000 USD ...