Can't open my external hard disk, it's saying to Format it.

Anonymous
2013-01-02T06:16:46+00:00

Original title: Cant open my external hard disk

I cant open my external hard drive. It says I have to format it. In computer it just show Local Disk K but there is no storage reading.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-08-16T04:17:51+00:00

    HEY FRIEND CAN YOU HELP ME OUT TOO. I HAVE THE EXACTLY SAME PROBLEM AS YOU HAVE. CAN YOU MAIL ME THE SOLUTION IN MY EMAIL ID ******@gmail.com.

    WITH REGARDS THANK YOU

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-08-16T04:26:45+00:00

    PLEASE HELP ME OUT COZ I AVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE GUY ABOVE HAVE PLEASE MAIL ME THE SOLUTION AT ******@gmail.com.

    with regards

    thanks .

    really in need

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-01-24T16:34:26+00:00

    Hi.. Can someone please help me? I'm experiencing almost the same problem as these guys.. I need a personal help.. I have here external hard drive (toshiba) and it also says it needs to be formatted. I've tried so many things but those didn't work out.. Please reply to this comment if you're willing to help.. It would be a great help.. Thank you :)

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  5. Anonymous
    2016-01-24T16:59:19+00:00

    Does it do the same on all computers?  If so - it could be a BAD DRIVE.

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