{"id":2353,"date":"2024-09-20T06:52:34","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T06:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/?p=2353"},"modified":"2024-09-20T06:52:35","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T06:52:35","slug":"raw-drive-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/raw-drive-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"Raw Drive Recovery: How to Recover Data from Raw Disk?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Have you encountered the dreaded message that \u201c<\/em><strong><em>the type of this file system is RAW\u201d?<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It means your system is no longer capable of recognizing the drive\u2019s file system. So, your files are inaccessible now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before diving into how to recover data from an RAW drive, let us first understand what RAW<em> means<\/em>? RAW is the default file system used by CD-ROMs recognized by Windows. In DVD burning, <em>&#8220;RAW mode&#8221;<\/em> refers to extracting not only the user&#8217;s data but also additional data from sub-channels. Although not all burners support RAW mode.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/raw-drive-recovery.jpg\" alt=\"raw drive recovery\" class=\"wp-image-2371\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/raw-drive-recovery.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/raw-drive-recovery-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>So, what is a RAW partition?<\/em> A RAW hard drive or partition is essentially unformatted- it has not been prepared with a file system like FAT or NTFS. From a literal perspective, a RAW drive should not contain any data, as it cannot store anything before being formatted. Despite this, many users seek to recover data from RAW drives because certain issues- such as virus attacks or improper operations convert a functional drive into RAW format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we will walk you through these methods on how to recover data from RAW drive.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/raw-drive-recovery\/#Symptom_Indicating_a_Raw_Disk\" title=\"Symptom Indicating a Raw Disk\">Symptom Indicating a Raw Disk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/raw-drive-recovery\/#How_to_Recover_Data_from_Raw_Drive\" title=\"How to Recover Data from Raw Drive?\">How to Recover Data from Raw Drive?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/raw-drive-recovery\/#Using_HDD_Recovery_Software_to_Recover_RAW_Drive\" title=\"Using HDD Recovery Software to Recover RAW Drive\">Using HDD Recovery Software to Recover RAW Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/raw-drive-recovery\/#Using_TestDisk_to_Recover_Data_from_Raw_Drive_Free\" title=\"Using TestDisk to Recover Data from Raw Drive Free\">Using TestDisk to Recover Data from Raw Drive Free<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/raw-drive-recovery\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion&nbsp;\">Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/raw-drive-recovery\/#FAQs_on_Raw_Hard_Drive_Recovery\" title=\"FAQs on Raw Hard Drive Recovery\">FAQs on Raw Hard Drive Recovery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptom_Indicating_a_Raw_Disk\"><\/span>Symptom Indicating a Raw Disk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When a disk becomes Raw, your system displays some specific signs. Here are the most common symptoms that will help you identify it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Are you <\/em><strong><em>not able to access the drive<\/em><\/strong><em>?<\/em> You try to open the drive, but the system prompts you to format it before use. This happens because the operating system cannot recognize the file system anymore and the type of this file system is raw.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"511\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/location-is-not-available.jpg\" alt=\"location is not available\" class=\"wp-image-2368\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/location-is-not-available.jpg 511w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/location-is-not-available-300x139.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 511px) 100vw, 511px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the Disk Management tool or file explorer, the<strong> file system is marked as RAW instead of NTFS, FAT32, or any other standard file system<\/strong>. This indicates that the disk has lost its format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>\u201cYou need to format the disk before you can use it\u201d, <\/em><\/strong><em>does this pop-up message appear whenever you plug in the affected disk?<\/em> It suggests formatting the drive to make it usable, but doing so will result in data loss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"692\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/format-the-disk-in-drive-1.jpg\" alt=\"format the disk in drive\" class=\"wp-image-2364\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/format-the-disk-in-drive-1.jpg 692w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/format-the-disk-in-drive-1-300x144.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The<strong> disk\u2019s storage capacity displays as 0 bytes<\/strong>, even if it was previously full of data. This suggests that the system cannot read or locate the data due to the RAW state.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"403\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/0-bytes.jpg\" alt=\"0 bytes\" class=\"wp-image-2365\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/0-bytes.jpg 403w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/0-bytes-241x300.jpg 241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will know that the disk has turned raw, when you run CHKDSK to fix errors, it returns the message \u201c<strong>CHKDSK is not available for RAW drives,<\/strong>\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/chkdsk-not-available-for-raw-drives.jpg\" alt=\"chkdsk not available for raw drives\" class=\"wp-image-2366\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/chkdsk-not-available-for-raw-drives.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/chkdsk-not-available-for-raw-drives-300x97.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/chkdsk-not-available-for-raw-drives-768x248.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Recover_Data_from_Raw_Drive\"><\/span>How to Recover Data from Raw Drive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To begin with, let\u2019s learn more about a raw drive. It means that the operating system can no longer recognize the file system, but your data is still intact. Ranging from using professional software to free open-source tools, below are proven methods for raw drive recovery. Let us explore each of these options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_HDD_Recovery_Software_to_Recover_RAW_Drive\"><\/span>Using HDD Recovery Software to Recover RAW Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most viable solutions for raw drive recovery is to use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/win-data-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">HDD recovery software<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Why it is #1? Because <\/em>even though your file system is damaged, the data remains physically stored in the drive\u2019s sectors. The system cannot locate files because it cannot recognize the file system type, but data recovery software scans the hard drive and retrieves your lost files.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One highly recommended tool for this task is<strong> TinyFrom&#8217;s ONERECOVERY software<\/strong>. It specializes in raw disk recovery and supports a variety of file systems, including formatting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/format-usb-to-fat32-on-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">USB to FAT32 on Mac<\/a>, NTFS, and exFAT. For those who need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/c-drive-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">recover lost data from their C drive<\/a>, ONERECOVERY\u2019s advanced scanning algorithms easily recover data from raw partitions, raw HDDs, and raw hard drives. This HDD file recovery software is an all-around storage retrieval tool and is compatible with multiple devices.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-data-recovery-software.jpg\" alt=\"onerecovery data recovery software\" class=\"wp-image-2271\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-data-recovery-software.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-data-recovery-software-300x127.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here is how to recover data from raw drive using ONERECOVERY software:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and install ONERECOVERY by clicking the button below.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bak-pro-all-usa.oss-accelerate.aliyuncs.com\/recovery\/install\/OneRecoveryInstall_2.exe\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"91\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-windows-download-button.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2048\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, launch the software and select the raw drive you wish to restore.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/select-a-location-to-start-recovery-1-1024x673.png\" alt=\"select a location to start recovery\" class=\"wp-image-1328\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/select-a-location-to-start-recovery-1-1024x673.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/select-a-location-to-start-recovery-1-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/select-a-location-to-start-recovery-1-768x505.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/select-a-location-to-start-recovery-1.png 1132w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start the <strong>scan<\/strong> to allow the software to search the sectors of the raw partition for recoverable files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the scan is complete, you will see a list of recoverable files. Select the files you want to restore and choose a safe location on your PC or external drive to save them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/using-onerecovery-to-scan-the-drive-1024x709.jpg\" alt=\"scan the device\" class=\"wp-image-1812\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/using-onerecovery-to-scan-the-drive-1024x709.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/using-onerecovery-to-scan-the-drive-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/using-onerecovery-to-scan-the-drive-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/using-onerecovery-to-scan-the-drive.jpg 1134w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>ONERECOVERY\u2019s user-friendly interface makes it simple to use for beginners, while its robust functionality ensures even your deeply buried files are restored in a few clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_TestDisk_to_Recover_Data_from_Raw_Drive_Free\"><\/span>Using TestDisk to Recover Data from Raw Drive Free<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another effective method for raw hard disk recovery is using <strong>TestDisk<\/strong>. It is a free and open-source tool. It is particularly useful when you need to recover data without purchasing software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TestDisk is designed to repair corrupted partitions and restore lost data by rebuilding the file system. While TestDisk is a highly effective tool, it requires a bit more technical knowledge compared to tools like ONERECOVERY. Still, it is one of the most reliable choices for recovering data from a raw drive at no cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Follow these steps to use TestDisk for raw hard drive recovery:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cgsecurity.org\/wiki\/TestDisk_Download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\"><strong>Download TestDisk<\/strong><\/a> from its official website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, run the program and select the affected drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, choose the <strong>Analyze<\/strong> option, and TestDisk will begin scanning for lost partitions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the scan is complete, TestDisk will display the found partitions. Select the raw partition and attempt to restore it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"891\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/testdisk.jpg\" alt=\"testdisk\" class=\"wp-image-2359\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/testdisk.jpg 891w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/testdisk-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/testdisk-768x390.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 891px) 100vw, 891px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recovering data from a RAW drive is challenging, but with the right tools like ONERECOVERY and TestDisk, it can be easily managed. To achieve this, either opt for professional software like ONERECOVERY or open-source solutions provided by TestDisk. Each of these methods uses advanced scanning algorithms to fix your lost partitions and repair the damaged file system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Raw_Hard_Drive_Recovery\"><\/span>FAQs on Raw Hard Drive Recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us now look at some common questions regarding raw hard drive recovery. These frequently asked questions will provide additional insight and solutions to common issues faced by many of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1\ufe0f\u20e3What May Cause Raw Disks?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Several factors cause a Raw disk. Common causes include sudden system shutdowns, corrupted partition tables, virus attacks, or a damaged file system. Usually, these issues prevent the operating system from recognizing the disk and display it as Raw. Hardware failure, bad sectors, or improper ejection of external drives can also lead to a RAW partition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2\ufe0f\u20e3<strong>How to Fix Raw Drive Without Format?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Fixing a RAW drive without formatting is possible by repairing the file system and recovering the lost partitions, instead of wiping the data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the most effective methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check and repair the drive errors by using the CHKDSK command. <\/strong>CHKDSK is a built-in Windows tool that scans and repairs disk errors, including file system corruption. It attempts to fix the RAW drive without formatting, although it may not always succeed.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Follow these simple steps to use it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, type the command-<strong><em> chkdsk X: \/f<\/em><\/strong> (Replace X with the letter of the RAW drive).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, press <strong>Enter <\/strong>and let the tool scan and fix any issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It works best when the RAW drive issue is caused by minor file system corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Repair the file system using disk management.<\/strong> If the CHKDSK command does not work, you can try repairing the drive using Disk Management. Simply, open Disk Management (Right-click the <strong>Start button<\/strong> and select <strong>Disk Managemen<\/strong>t) and locate the RAW drive, right-click, and choose <strong>Mark Partition <\/strong>as <strong>Active<\/strong>. This method helps Windows recognize the RAW drive again without needing to format it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3\ufe0f\u20e3<strong>How to Fix CHKDSK Is Not Available for RAW Drives?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The error &#8220;<em>CHKDSK is not available for RAW drives<\/em>&#8221; occurs because CHKDSK only works with recognized file systems like NTFS or FAT32. To fix this, you must first recover the data using tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/win-data-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ONERECOVERY<\/a> or TestDisk. 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