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Question

Unrecognized ocz vertex 3 SSD

Jan 9, 2015 3:43AM PST

Hello,
I have a ocz vertex 3 SSD for over a year.
The problem is that for some days, I only detected the SSD in device manager.
When I go to the workstation I don't see it. There is also no letter assigned to the SSD.
I use crystal disk info but didn't detect any error.
How to solve this problem?
Thank you in advance for your help.

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If it's in device manager but not explorer
Jan 9, 2015 3:47AM PST

The file system could be blown. Head to disk management and mind you only do this if there are not files to be recovered, remove the partition, create a new one and format the drive.
Bob

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Unrecognized ocz vertex 3 SSD
Jan 9, 2015 5:12AM PST

Thank you, but the issue is, I have important file on this disk.
So, are they a way to make this disk wok for a few hours, so I can recover my document?

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Boot a live Linux dvd/usb distro..
Jan 9, 2015 5:17AM PST

and use that to get your files off.
Dafydd.

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You didn't reveal if it shows in disk management.
Jan 9, 2015 5:55AM PST

But file recovery is never done on our last copy. I clone the drive and use the titles noted in CNET's Storage Forum on the clone. Only those new to recovery try it on the original drive.
Bob