{"id":18612,"date":"2023-02-15T16:52:05","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T11:22:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/?p=18612"},"modified":"2025-09-29T15:59:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T10:29:14","slug":"recover-data-from-maxtor-hard-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/recover-data-from-maxtor-hard-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Recover Data From Maxtor Hard Drive?"},"content":{"rendered":"<table style=\"border: 2px dashed #eeeeee; height: 27px;\" width=\"951\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #eee; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Summary<\/b><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><strong>Maxtor is a reputed brand of external hard disks, currently owned by Seagate, that is known for its durability. But hard drives are unpredictable because they are electro-mechanical devices and the only part of a computing system to have a motor and moving parts. It is possible for Maxtor hard drives to fail due to various reasons. How to recover data from a Maxtor hard drive that refuses to work perfectly? We explore the options.<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Table Of Content:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/recover-data-from-maxtor-hard-drive\/#srv1\"><strong>How to Recover Data From Maxtor External Hard Drive?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/recover-data-from-maxtor-hard-drive\/#srv2\"><strong>Features of Stellar Data Recovery Software<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/recover-data-from-maxtor-hard-drive\/#srv3\"><strong>How to use Stellar Data Recovery Software?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/recover-data-from-maxtor-hard-drive\/#srv4\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/software\/buy\/wdr-pro\/buy-now.php?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=WDR&amp;utm_campaign=Blog-Mid-Banner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26484 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/wdr-mid-banner.jpg\" alt=\"wdr-mid-banner\" width=\"811\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/wdr-mid-banner.jpg 631w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/wdr-mid-banner-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/wdr-mid-banner-150x62.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/wdr-mid-banner-610x250.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>External hard disks can fail at any time, and Maxtor is no exception. We share how you can recover data from Maxtor hard disks.<\/p>\n<p>It happens to all of us, eventually. You power up the laptop and plug in the Maxtor external hard drive. You try to open the hard disk to find that it is slow to open or not opening at all.<\/p>\n<p>An important client meeting is coming up the next day and you need access to the spreadsheets to create a report.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18619 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Recover-Data-From-Maxtor-Hard-Drive.png\" alt=\"Recover-Data-From-Maxtor-Hard-Drive\" width=\"500\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Recover-Data-From-Maxtor-Hard-Drive.png 500w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Recover-Data-From-Maxtor-Hard-Drive-300x266.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Recover-Data-From-Maxtor-Hard-Drive-150x133.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Do not worry. We shall discuss the various ways you can recover data from Maxtor external hard drive.<\/p>\n<h3><strong id=\"srv1\">How to Recover Data From Maxtor External Hard Drive?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>1. Plug into another laptop<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This is the easiest way to check if the problem is with the laptop or the drive.<\/p>\n<p>Plug into another laptop or desktop and find out if you can access the hard drive.<\/p>\n<p>If the hard drive was formatted using FAT32, you could use an Android phone and open it. However, this is not possible if it is formatted as NTFS.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/ebook\/complete-guide-of-exfat-vs-ntfs-vs-fat32\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ExFAT vs NTFS vs FAT32 \u2013 A Detailed Comparison of Key File Systems<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>2. Reinstall the driver<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A driver is essential for connecting any hardware to the operating system. Windows has its own USB drivers for plug-and-play hard drives. From time to time, they may get corrupted.<\/p>\n<p>1. Right-click on the Start menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18620 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Reinstall-the-driver.png\" alt=\"Reinstall-the-driver\" width=\"270\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Reinstall-the-driver.png 270w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Reinstall-the-driver-140x300.png 140w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Reinstall-the-driver-70x150.png 70w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Reinstall-the-driver-150x322.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. Select Disk Management.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18622 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Select-Disk-Management.png\" alt=\"Select-Disk-Management\" width=\"755\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Select-Disk-Management.png 755w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Select-Disk-Management-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Select-Disk-Management-150x110.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. In the Disk Management window, select the external hard drive.<br \/>\n4. Right-click on the external hard drive in Disk Management and select Properties.<br \/>\n5. In Properties, click on the tab marked Driver.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18615 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/click-on-the-tab-marked-Driver.png\" alt=\"recover data from Maxtor hard drive\" width=\"394\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/click-on-the-tab-marked-Driver.png 394w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/click-on-the-tab-marked-Driver-265x300.png 265w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/click-on-the-tab-marked-Driver-133x150.png 133w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/click-on-the-tab-marked-Driver-150x170.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 394px) 100vw, 394px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Click uninstall device.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18616 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Click-uninstall-device1.png\" alt=\"recover data from Maxtor hard drive\" width=\"397\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Click-uninstall-device1.png 397w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Click-uninstall-device1-265x300.png 265w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Click-uninstall-device1-132x150.png 132w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Click-uninstall-device1-150x170.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>7. Now detach the Maxtor external hard drive USB cable.<br \/>\n8. Restart the laptop and ensure the internet connection is up and running.<br \/>\n9. Connect the Maxtor external hard drive with the laptop using USB.<br \/>\n10. The correct driver should auto-install. If it does not keep the laptop connected to the internet. Windows will find and install the correct driver.<\/p>\n<p>Try to use the Maxtor external hard drive and find out if it works properly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/dell-hard-drive-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Recover data from Dell Hard Drive?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>3. Use the CHKDSK tool<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>CHKDSK (abbreviation of check the hard disk) is a command-line utility included in every version of Windows. You have to first open CHKDSK from an elevated prompt and then execute the data recovery tool for Windows to repair the Maxtor external hard drive.<\/p>\n<p>1. Type \u201cCMD\u201d in the Search bar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18614 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/CHKDSK-tool.png\" alt=\"CHKDSK tool\" width=\"782\" height=\"505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/CHKDSK-tool.png 782w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/CHKDSK-tool-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/CHKDSK-tool-150x97.png 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/CHKDSK-tool-768x496.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. Select and right-click \u201cRun as administrator\u201d. The system 32 prompt will appear.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18621 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Select-and-right-click-Run-as-administrator.png\" alt=\"Select-and-right-click-Run-as-administrator\" width=\"564\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Select-and-right-click-Run-as-administrator.png 564w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Select-and-right-click-Run-as-administrator-300x84.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Select-and-right-click-Run-as-administrator-150x42.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Type at the system 32 prompt CHKDSK *: \/f (where * is the drive letter). For example, if the drive letter is F, type CHKDSK F: \/f<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18625 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Type-at-the-system-32-prompt-CHKDSK1.png\" alt=\"recover data from Maxtor hard drive\" width=\"583\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Type-at-the-system-32-prompt-CHKDSK1.png 583w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Type-at-the-system-32-prompt-CHKDSK1-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Type-at-the-system-32-prompt-CHKDSK1-150x91.png 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Type-at-the-system-32-prompt-CHKDSK1-407x247.png 407w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 583px) 100vw, 583px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. Let the CHKDSK utility run. It can take several minutes depending on the size of the Maxtor external hard drive.<\/p>\n<p>5. After it completes, it will prompt you to run CHKDSK *: \/r (f stands for fix and r for repair).<\/p>\n<p>6. Wait till it completes. Windows will inform you about how many files were repaired.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18626 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Wait-till-it-completes.png\" alt=\"Wait-till-it-completes\" width=\"488\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Wait-till-it-completes.png 488w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Wait-till-it-completes-300x280.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Wait-till-it-completes-150x140.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>7. You can also <em><strong>run CHKDSK *: \/f \/r command<\/strong><\/em>, which does both one after the other.<\/p>\n<p>Plug in the Maxtor external hard drive and find out if it works as before.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/recover-data-from-chkdsk-command\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Recover Missing Files &amp; Folders After CHKDSK Command?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>4. Using Stellar Data Recovery Software for Windows<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The easiest and best way is to use data recovery software.<\/p>\n<p>Stellar Data Recovery Software is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/software\/windows-data-recovery-software.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>best data recovery software<\/strong><\/a>. It is not an idle boast since the software has been designed by top engineers in the field of data recovery.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Stellar Data Recovery<\/strong><\/a> has a proven track record of 25 years and has repeatedly proved its worth to national and international clients.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/software\/buy\/wdr-pro\/buy-now.php?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=WDR&amp;utm_campaign=Blog-Mid-Banner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18624 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Stellar-Data-Recovery-Software-for-Windows.png\" alt=\"Stellar-Data-Recovery-Software-for-Windows\" width=\"800\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Stellar-Data-Recovery-Software-for-Windows.png 800w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Stellar-Data-Recovery-Software-for-Windows-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Stellar-Data-Recovery-Software-for-Windows-150x70.png 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Stellar-Data-Recovery-Software-for-Windows-768x359.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Stellar-Data-Recovery-Software-for-Windows-320x151.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With a 4.6 rating from TrustPilot and a 4.4 rating from Google reviews, Stellar Data Recovery Software is 100% accurate and reliable.<\/p>\n<h4><strong id=\"srv2\">Features of Stellar Data Recovery Software:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developed by an ISO 9001:2015 enterprise trusted by millions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can recover any file format including PDF, JPEG, BMP, MP3, MP4, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, and many more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Mac version is also available.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>free trial version<\/strong> lets you preview lost data. We also offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/software\/free-data-recovery-software.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>free data recovery<\/strong> <\/a>where customers can recover up to 1 GB of their lost data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Five versions are available<\/strong> for all levels of users &#8211; Standard, Professional, Premium, Technician, and Toolkit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possible to recover data from encrypted hard drives. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong id=\"srv3\">How to use Stellar Data Recovery Software?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>1. Download and install Stellar Data Recovery Software.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wdr\/StellarDataRecoveryProfessional.exe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15769 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/free-windows-download.png\" alt=\"free windows download\" width=\"252\" height=\"72\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/free-windows-download.png 252w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/free-windows-download-150x43.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. Click and open the software.<\/p>\n<p>3. Select what to recover\u2014emails, folders, images, audio, etc.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Select-data-1.png\" alt=\"Select-data\" width=\"831\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Select-data-1.png 1118w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Select-data-1-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Select-data-1-1024x662.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Select-data-1-150x97.png 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Select-data-1-768x497.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 831px) 100vw, 831px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>4. Select the volume you want to repair.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Scan-Data-2.png\" alt=\"Scan-Data\" width=\"831\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Scan-Data-2.png 1118w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Scan-Data-2-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Scan-Data-2-1024x662.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Scan-Data-2-150x97.png 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Scan-Data-2-768x497.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 831px) 100vw, 831px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>5. Click \u201cScan\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>6. Preview and Select the files you want to recover.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Recover-Data-3-1024x662.png\" alt=\"Recover-Data\" width=\"831\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Recover-Data-3-1024x662.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Recover-Data-3-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Recover-Data-3-150x97.png 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Recover-Data-3-768x497.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Recover-Data-3.png 1118w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 831px) 100vw, 831px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>7. Click \u201cRecover\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>8. Stellar Data Recovery Software will save the selected files where you want, e.g. USB drive or internal hard drive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-get-activation-key-of-stellar-data-recovery-for-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Stellar Data Recovery Activation Key<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong id=\"srv4\">FAQ<\/strong><\/h4>\n<pre><strong>1. Why are my files deleted?<\/strong><\/pre>\n<p><strong>Files can be lost due to logical data loss:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mistaken file and folder deletion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accidental formatting.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Files can be lost due to physical data loss:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broken PCB.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malfunctioning motor or actuator arm.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scratched platter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malware attacks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperature and humidity changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/kb\/how-to-recover-deleted-files.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Recover Deleted Files \u2013 Step By Step Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<pre><strong>2. How long does Stellar Data Recovery Software take to recover data?\r\n<\/strong><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stellar Data Recovery Software works quickly and can recover data in a few hours. The speed of recovery using this data recovery tool for Windows depends on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The amount of data being recovered<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CPU of the laptop or desktop where it is installed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/kb\/stellar-software-taking-long-scan-time.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Long Does Stellar Data Recovery Software Take to Scan Hard Disk Drive?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<pre><strong>3. Can I recover only XLS and DOC files?<\/strong><\/pre>\n<p>Sure, you can. Stellar Data Recovery Software will ask what to recover and allows the user to specify the type of file and location. You can easily narrow down the search by selecting from the File Type tab. For example, you can choose to recover only image files or files with a JPG extension.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the File Type tab.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If recovering deleted files, select the files from the Deleted List.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the File Types category folders of your choice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The selected category&#8217;s files will be listed in the file list pane.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the individual files you want to recover.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the &#8220;Save&#8221; button.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Save dialog box will be displayed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on &#8220;Browse&#8221; to select the destination to save the data, or click on &#8220;Advanced Settings&#8221; for further options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specify the destination and choose your options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8220;Start Saving&#8221; to begin the recovery process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there are files with the same name at the destination, choose to overwrite or rename them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<pre><strong>4. Can using Stellar Data Recovery Software cause data breaches?\r\n<\/strong><\/pre>\n<p>No, this software will never cause a data breach, the software is installed on the user&#8217;s system as a standalone application. The data scanning process or recovery process information is privy to data recovery software only. Stellar Data Recovery is a highly reputed brand with global name recognition. Your data is completely safe with us.<\/p>\n<pre><strong>5.\u00a0What happens if I don\u2019t see the files after scanning?<\/strong><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can enable a deep scan. Since a deep scan takes longer, it is not enabled by default. Deep scan searches the hard disk sector by sector and recovers every missing file. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is by far the best way to recover data from a Maxtor hard drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Files that get deleted from a Maxtor external hard drive are not lost permanently. There are several options to recover the missing data.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your Maxtor hard drive fails, do not panic. Install Stellar Data Recovery Software and in less than a day the data will be retrieved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need help, please call Stellar Data Recovery. We are always there for you.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary:\u00a0Maxtor is a reputed brand of external hard disks, currently owned by Seagate, that is known for its durability. 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