HD question

Doot · 10-18-2002, 03:21 PM

Hi, If I take an image of an HD with a bad block will it copy the block to image?

thanks doot

DVNT1 · 10-18-2002, 03:40 PM

Ghost will not by default.

Using the -IR (Image Raw switch) tells Ghost to restore the boot track information as is without attempting to repair minor boot track problems. That is, Ghost creates an image file that is an exact copy of the source disk, including extraneous or erroneous information. This is useful for forensic purposes.

Doot · 10-18-2002, 03:44 PM

Ok, next question, if I low level format can that get rid of the bad block or is it there forever?

10-18-2002, 03:46 PM

LLF can map out the bad sectors if there is sufficient extra space on the drive. Normally there is. But if you have like 200MB bad sectors on a 80GB, forget it.

Even if there is a physical defect in the sectors, LLF will map it out so you don't see it. Sometimes even if there's no "buffer" space, it still maps it out and you get a small reduction in overall capacity. Not on Track 0 or 1 though.

Doot · 10-18-2002, 03:47 PM

All I need now is something to LLF, the one I have is only for maxtor drives and this is a Samsung.

10-18-2002, 03:49 PM

Go download from Samsung site. I think even if you have a maxtor slaved to the samsung it'll work. But better to use the manufacturer's utility.

Doot · 10-18-2002, 03:51 PM

I couldn`t find any downloads other than driver or manual on thier site.

My maxtor program failed on the drive.