External drive now saying it needs to be formatted

bob2111 · ‎09-01-2009

I previously backed up data on an old computer using the backup software included with the 500GB Free Agent drive. Now that I try to access the data to save it onto another computer, it says that the drive is not formatted and I'll have to format it first..... Hmmmm.... Can anyone help me figure out how to access the data I know is on there?

AlanM · ‎11-02-2007

Hello:

Please see the Common Issues thread at the top of this board and search for Accepted Solutions in the forum for help on this issue.

Thanks!

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Give a hoot. Backup your data on a second storage media.

dwalke10 · ‎08-30-2010

I have the same problem with my 1T external drive. I am not finding a solution in the "common Issues thread" you mentioned below. Any suggestions.

raaaj.0786 · ‎10-23-2011

hi.. Alan where is the solution for this format issue ?? even i am facing the same problem..

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