How to Fix RAW Hard Drive to NTFS in Windows 7/8/10/11

    In this technological era, hard drives have become an indispensable part of our lives as we store a significant amount of data on them, ranging from personal photos and documents to important work files. However, hard drives can sometimes encounter issues that can render them inaccessible or unreadable. One common problem that users may encounter is when a hard drive becomes RAW instead of the usual NTFS or FAT32 file system.

When a hard drive becomes RAW, it means that the file system is unrecognized by Windows and the data stored on the drive becomes inaccessible. This can happen due to various reasons such as file system corruption, virus attacks, improper system shutdowns, or hardware malfunctions. If you are facing this issue with your hard drive, there are several methods you can try to fix a RAW hard drive and convert it back to the NTFS file system in Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11. 

Here are some effective ways to fix a RAW hard drive to NTFS:

Use Command Prompt

You can not directly format RAW drive by using the format H/ FS NTFS command because chances are that it may fail. thus, you need to do further changes before formatting.

1. Connect the external drive to Windows and make sure it can be detected. However. If it is a data partition on an internal disk, skip this step.

2. Press the Windows key and R crucial combination to open Run. Input diskpart and run as director. Type following commands in sequence and each command has an Enter followed by.

list disk

select disk n (where n is the RAW hard drive)

attributes disk clear readonly

clean

create partition primary

select part 1

active (if it is the boot drive) 

format fs=ntfs label=new quick (you can replace new with another desired name)

assign

The RAW hard drive should be changed to NTFS successfully.

Use Disk Management

Step 1. Go to This PC or Disk Management, and right- click on the RAW partition or drive, elect" Format".

Step 2. Set Volume Marker, train System( NTFS), and Allocation unit size. The dereliction format option is Quick Format. also, click" OK" to start the operation.

Step 3. After reformatting, you can Access and use the RAW train system partition or drive as normal.

Use Data Recovery Software:

then you format a storage device like a hard disk, SSD, USB drive, or memory card, you essentially reset the file system on that device. This action wipes out the file index, rendering the data on the device temporarily inaccessible to the operating system.

So, if you want to try to recover your formatted RAW drive, you can try the "Recover Data" function carried on AOMEI Partition Assistant after you upgrade to the Professional edition. It can recover 200+ types of files on HDDs, SSDs, USB drives, and SD cards.

Step 1. Install and launch AOMEI software. In the Main Tab, click on "Recover" > "Recover Data". 

Step 2. The Recover Windows Data tool will appear. Choose the partition location to initiate data recovery and click on "Start Scan".

Step 3. Once the checkup is complete, you will find all deleted files, reclaim caddy contents, and other missing files displayed. elect the files you wish to recover and also click" Recover files".

Step 4. Next, elect a brochure path on your PC to save the recovered files. The choice of where to find deleted files on the computer is entirely over to you. 

Step 5. Upon successful recovery, head to the path you named to pierce and view your recovered files.

 It's important to note that when attempting to fix a RAW hard drive, always back up your data before proceeding with any operations to avoid potential data loss. Additionally, if none of the methods mentioned above work or if your hard drive remains inaccessible, it may be a sign of a more serious hardware issue, and you may need to seek professional help to recover your data.

By following these methods, you can successfully fix a RAW hard drive and convert it back to the NTFS file system in Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11, allowing you to access your data and use your hard drive as intended.