WD My Passport

[zack2213]

I am trying to recover files from a WD My Passport 500GB drive. When I hook it up it does ID the drive, but I get the error "Read disk WDMy Passport at_____failed after 1 attempt. Media is write protected(19)

I also tried to do a byte by byte image, but it thinks its a 1 TB drive, so it is looking for adequate space. If I imaged it to a 1TB drive would that work? Or is this a firmware error that can not be overcome with R-Studio?

Thanks in advance for anyone with knowledge on this.

[Alt]

Try to run this diagnostic software (QUICK TEST) from the vendor to understand if the disk is OK. Data Lifeguard Diagnostic for Windows.

[zack2213]

When I run the diagnostics both the quick test and extended test error out immediately with an error message "too many bad sectors"

[Alt]

A very bad sign - surely the disk hardware failed. The only way for you is to a reputable data recovery pro. Don't do anything with the disk, you can only deteriorate its conditions.

[hddguy]

Write protected error usually signifies some error during decryption. Wrong decryption controller, incorrect password entered too many times or key at the surface cant be read because of some error.

[Alt]

Possible, but still it requires a professional attention.