Disk drive cannot initialize: Data error (cyclic redundancy check)

Question

Hello !

My relatively recent disk stopped working (when trying to access files, it showed the error of the title), and now, it doesn't even have a letter assigned anymore. I've tried, using diskpart/disk manager to initialize the disk/format it, but the error kept showing up. Can someone help me ? It's a 2TB disk, bought at the beginning of the year (Toshiba).

Thanks !

Answer 1

Hi paulnbrd

I am Dave, I will help you with this.

A cyclic redundancy check (CRC) error indicates drive failure, if that drive was purchased recently, you should return that drive and get a replacement under warranty, CRC errors cannot be fixed.