Re: Sorry; Write Delayed Failed [error message]; G:\$Mft file [unsaved

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Hi,

I've experienced this on external USB2 disks. It happens when the HD
get too hot.

I've had cases where i LOST everything.

But in most cases I could just switch off the harddisk and let it cool
down. Then switch it on again and run it. However i've had to dispose
of all my USB2 cases, since none of them can keep my HD's cool enough
to run stable.

You should be ok to switch it off, let it cool down and then start it
up again. If it happens often, check the temperature of the HD/case.

On some occasions, when I couldn't access the HD, I've actually put
the HD in the freezer in a plastic bag for some hours ... this usually
gives me sufficient time to recover the data from the HD, before
sending it for repair.

Regards Leif.



On Wed, 6 Apr 2005 10:39:07 -0700, stteng
<stteng@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Sorry for posting a similar question.
>
>I shared a external USB drive over my wireless network running Win XP Home
>OS, did some file manipulation using SyncBack, and received the Write Delayed
>Failed [error message]; G:\$Mft file [unsaved] and the data has been lost.
>
>I can see the test files on the external HD but the other folders are empty.
> I also receive an Error 100; Partition Table error from Powerquest's
>PartitionMagic 8.0's program.
>
>I am afraid of disconnecting the external HD because I don't want to lose
>any data. Also I want to go back to a good System Restore point if possible.
>
>
>Can disconnect my external HD and attach it to another USB port (both on its
>host system and another system) to check if it is readable?
>How do I check if my HD, esp. its Partition Table, is physically damaged?
>Do I have to reformat my HD?
>

.

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