Advice Please

stinkystank · Feb 17, 2005, 12:33 AM

This isn't really KX related but I have posted up here with KX probs in the past.

My latest problem is that i just purchased a simpletech 250GB external firewire 7200rpm drive and for the 4th time I have the error message that the "file/directory is corrupt and unreadable". I am unable to access the drive. My only option has been to reformat and reinstall everything. I'm wondering whether i have a faulty drive and if it is time to send if back.

The only things I have installed on this drive are my soft synths sound libraries which I run directly from the drive and my general backup folders. My vst plugins for the soft synth are on my internal drive. Anyone got any ideas?

many thanks

stinkystank.

thomasabarnes · Feb 17, 2005, 02:18 AM

Hi:

Manufacturers of HDDs usually have a software utility available for download on their site. It can format the drive and check it for errors or let you know if it's defected or working properly.

It may be that you need to go to the manufacturer's site and check for a software utility from them for formatting your drive. Sometimes you have to use the manufaturers software utility for formating the HDD rather than letting windows do it. If you haven't done this, maybe you can give it a try and see how things go?

stinkystank · Feb 17, 2005, 03:14 PM

Thanks Thomas

I'll try that.

Feb 17, 2005, 12:33 AM	#1
stinkystank DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	Advice Please This isn't really KX related but I have posted up here with KX probs in the past. My latest problem is that i just purchased a simpletech 250GB external firewire 7200rpm drive and for the 4th time I have the error message that the "file/directory is corrupt and unreadable". I am unable to access the drive. My only option has been to reformat and reinstall everything. I'm wondering whether i have a faulty drive and if it is time to send if back. The only things I have installed on this drive are my soft synths sound libraries which I run directly from the drive and my general backup folders. My vst plugins for the soft synth are on my internal drive. Anyone got any ideas? many thanks stinkystank.

Feb 17, 2005, 02:18 AM	#2
thomasabarnes DriverHeaven Maniac Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,315 Rep Power: 44 System Specs	Hi: Manufacturers of HDDs usually have a software utility available for download on their site. It can format the drive and check it for errors or let you know if it's defected or working properly. It may be that you need to go to the manufacturer's site and check for a software utility from them for formatting your drive. Sometimes you have to use the manufaturers software utility for formating the HDD rather than letting windows do it. If you haven't done this, maybe you can give it a try and see how things go? __________________ May a song always touch you in a positive way. Sonar 8 Producer Edition, Vista Ultimate 64Bit, MOTU UltraLite MK3, 250 GB HDD 7200 rpm, 80 GB HDD 7200 rpm, Lite-On DVDRW LH 18A1P My Music Production: Top 40, Contemporary Christian, Pop/Rock, Decent Rap, Inspirationals, and Children Songs Last edited by thomasabarnes; Feb 17, 2005 at 02:36 AM.

Feb 17, 2005, 03:14 PM	#3
stinkystank DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	Thank You Thanks Thomas I'll try that.