I just got this Easystore hard drive, which is supposed to have 12TB of storage capacity. However, after it was wiped (it was used for some unknown purposes before), I now see only 31GB available. I'm looking for advice on how I might be able to restore some of the lost storage, whether it's a physical or digital process, or if I should just ditch it. I really don't know much about tech stuff, so any guidance would be appreciated!
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Sounds sketchy, honestly. If it was wiped before and now shows only 31GB, are you absolutely sure it was wiped properly? Check the drive details through your OS to see how it's partitioned. Maybe there's more space allocated elsewhere.
First thing to check is how the drive's partitions are set up. In Windows, use Disk Management to see if any partitions are hidden or locked. If you don't care about any existing data, you can delete the partitions and create a new one to format it fresh. That might help restore the space.
You might want to start by reformatting the drive using the Disk Management tool. This can help clear out any old partitions and potentially recover some space.
Thanks for the tip! I followed your advice, and I found unallocated space on the drive after extending the 31GB volume. But now, I can't extend it to the second unallocated space. Do you know how to handle that?
If you're having trouble with Disk Management, you might need to use Diskpart, especially if some partitions can't be deleted directly. Just be sure to select the right drive—it's very easy to accidentally wipe the wrong one!
Just a thought: is the drive surprisingly light? I've had a bad experience with what turned out to be a fake enclosure housing a much smaller drive.
If you're not sure how to access Disk Management, you can find instructions online easily! It's pretty straightforward.