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Johnboy693's avatar
Johnboy693
Aspirant
Dec 11, 2017

How can I view files on previous readyshare drive from a PC

Hi, I have a C7000 Nighthawk router/cable modem. I had a hard drive connected to the USB as a readyshare drive, but that router died and I need to access those files. When I plug it into my Desktop it says that the drive isn't partitioned and I can't see the files (though I know I can see them when connected to the router) Is there a way to view these files on a PC? Thanks!

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  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 12, 2017

    Just plug the USB drive into the PC. Readyshare makes no changes to how your drive works.

     

    If the PC can't see it, throw whatever tools you have at it. Like chkdsk., for example.

    • Johnboy693's avatar
      Johnboy693
      Aspirant
      Dec 18, 2017

      Well when I plug it into my PC it just shows the drive and says it isn't accessible. When I go into disk management it shows the drive and the size, but says that the file is system is RAW. When I plug it into my router I (sometimes) can see the files over the network. I can also view the files/file system using a data recovery tool. So I can always backup the files, format, reload the files back on the drive. But is there a way to convert that drive from RAW without loosing the data?

      • antinode's avatar
        antinode
        Guru
        Dec 18, 2017

        > [...] but says that the file is system is RAW.

           Which means that it sees no recognizable file system.

        > But is there a way to convert that drive from RAW without l[o]sing the
        > data?

           Not easily, I'd guess.  I know nothing, but, to me, it sounds as if
        some software somewhere along the line (the router's, I'd guess) has
        resulted in a file system which only the router's software interprets as
        a valid (NTFS?) file system.

           If you have a way to extract the data from this drive, then I'd do
        that before the file system gets more corrupt.  Normally, after the
        data have been rescued, I'd suggest trying CHKDSK (or some other tool)
        on the thing, but if Windows doesn't see a file system on it, then that
        would seem to limit the possibilities.

           After that, you get to decide whether you want to trust ReadySHARE
        with your valuable data again.