Windows 10: Not Initializing my hard drive

Discus and support Not Initializing my hard drive in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; When I try and initialize my disk it says "The request failed due to a fatal device hardware error."... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by gyYL, Apr 18, 2019.

  1. GYYL
    gyYL Win User

    Not Initializing my hard drive


    When I try and initialize my disk it says "The request failed due to a fatal device hardware error."

    :)
     
    gyYL, Apr 18, 2019
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  2. GREG CARMACK - WINDOWS MVP
    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP Win User

    Mechanical Hard Drive A:\

    Proceed with the steps I gave you to test the hard drive to know for sure it's condition.

    If it passes wipe it and try formatting as suggested. If it fails initializing as MBR then try GPT (for data).
     
    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP, Apr 18, 2019
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  3. SIR B. FANNYBOTTOM
    Sir B. Fannybottom Win User
    Overclock your hard drive!!!

    Heres a much easier hack that I realized quite a few years ago that really does work!

    REQUIREMENTS:
    • Hard drive with molex power connection.
    • PSU with more than 1 strand that has molex plugs on it.
    • Wire strippers, soldering iron if you're fancy, electrical tape if you're not.
    STEPS:
    • Take the strand of connectors from your PSU, and decide which one will be the donator for this overclocking adventure.
    • Cut the yellow and orange cables, then twist them together.
    • Find the power connector you've chosen as the overclocking connector, and release the orange cable from the connector. Now use your preferred method to bind them together, then place it back together.
    • Plug in a drive and feel the speed!
    Congratulations! You've just overclocked your hard drive!
     
    Sir B. Fannybottom, Apr 18, 2019
    #3
  4. LITTLE CAT
    little cat Win User

    Not Initializing my hard drive

    little cat, Apr 18, 2019
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