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

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Try changoing the configuration to disable write caching on that hard drive,
you can get to that setting through device manager.

"Leif Nordmand Andersen" <lna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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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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