Rectifying “Seek Error” post Hard Drive Failure

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Damage or failure of hard drives is an unavoidable event. It is bound to happen once in the lifetime of a hard drive. Strangely, hard drive failure can occur during a normal operation, due to any external or internal factor. When a hard drive fails or damages, all the data saved in it becomes inaccessible or virtually lost. Hard drive failure often leaves the computer users in a state of panic, if they have not backed-up their data. In these situations, there is no need to worry as your data can be still be recovered, only by using professional hard drive recovery services.

For instance – Sometimes, you may get the following error message at the startup of the system or while you are using the system:

“Seek Error”

The hard drive becomes inaccessible after the occurrence of the above error message. As a result, you fail to access the data stored in the hard drive.

Cause:

The above error message occurs, when you try to access a floppy diskette drive or a hard drive containing corrupted or damaged data. The error message also occurs if the storage media on which the data is stored, is physically damaged. In other words, if the hard drive is physically damaged, the above error message appears.

Resolution:

To resolve the above issue, Run ScanDisk to test the hard disk. To do so, consider the steps below:

• Go to the System tools in the Start menu and select ScanDisk.

• Select the drive that you want to test, select Thorough, and then click Start.

However, if the operating system is unable to boot, then you can run ScanDisk from the Emergency Startup Diskette. ScanDisk utility thoroughly examines the hard disk. But, ScanDisk may take a long time in examining the hard drive , if it is run in Thorough mode ( depending upon the size of the hard drive). In case, this utility detects numerous errors on a diskette or hard drive, then you need to replace it. In these situations, you need to seek help from hard disk recovery technicians. These are highly qualified and experienced technicians who carefully repair and replace the damaged part of the hard drive under the safe surroundings of Clean Rooms.