Hey everyone! I'm really struggling with a couple of external hard drives I've tried to use for backups. I bought a Toshiba 2TB hard drive last week, but it didn't work right away—neither File Explorer nor Disk Management recognized it. The comments on my previous post suggested it might be faulty, so I returned it and got a Seagate 2TB drive instead.
Initially, the Seagate drive worked and showed up in File Explorer, which made me feel hopeful. However, about 10 minutes later, it started beeping every 5 seconds, and Disk Management still wouldn't load. I'm scared to unplug it, fearing it won't be recognized again.
The reason I need a working drive is to backup my files and reinstall Windows after a hacker got into my system about a year ago. Now every time I boot my PC, numerous PowerShell instances run, causing my CPU to hit 100%. I really need to do this backup and reinstall ASAP, but with the ongoing beeping and Windows backup not loading, I'm stuck. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
3 Answers
You might need to consider a fresh start. If the drives aren't working properly, it may be a sign of deeper issues with your system or USB ports. In the meantime, try running some diagnostics on your PC because those PowerShell tasks sound suspicious. Additionally, if your drives were faulty, make sure you check your computer’s USB settings and connections.
Definitely check if the Seagate drive works on another computer! If it's the PC causing the issue, you could also try a full system restore after backing up whatever files you can. But if the hard drive can’t even initialize, I wouldn't stress too much about it; return it and try a different brand or model that has better reviews.
It sounds like you might be dealing with a couple of separate issues here. The beeping from the hard drive could indicate a hardware problem, especially if it has started after just a few minutes of use. Also, since you've had trouble with both drives, it might be worth testing them with a different computer to rule out whether it’s an issue with your system itself. If you’re able to, try initializing the drive in Disk Management, but if it throws a fatal error, it’s likely defective. From what you've shared, it's a good plan to let the retailer know and possibly exchange for yet another new unit.
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