Ignores the file system (FAT, NTFS, etc.) to scan the disk's physical surface directly.
Back up any critical data before starting, as working with failing hardware always carries a risk of total disk failure. hdd-regenerator-2011-1-71-final-updated-2022
While it can recover many sectors, "delays" during scanning often signal that a drive is nearing complete failure and should be replaced. Ignores the file system (FAT, NTFS, etc