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Multiple problems with various MyBook

Hi,

I have a few MyBook in my posession that keeps corrupting and asking for format, so i ended up formating. So here are the things that I have trouble finding a solution;

Problem 1. I cant formatted/initialized a 1TB external Hard drives (by connecting both externally and internally). I have tried using Software (e.g Easeus), boot format, normal format and all of it said “This hard drives is media-protected” / “cyclic redundancy”. I have tried using command prompt “clean all” and it does not work. (under disk management, it appeared disk unallocated)

Problem 2. Slow transfer rate to my 1.5TB external Hard drives. It sometimes go from 40MB/s to 500kb/s and then 0kb/s. I have tried connecting externally and internally, formatting it each time. Tried formatting using software (WD quick formatter,Easeus) , computer format (quick and long) and boot format, it still remains the same. I did a few pages on this problem and some people said, WD secretly put a rookit in my external, is this the cause?

Example :

Figure 2.1 Slow transfer rate

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Figure 2.2 Using Advanced Format System (Aligned Acronis) No problem/error

Figure 2.3 Test fail, 2 out of 3. Cant format, it ended up failed.

Since the test failed, the hard drive would appear to be faulty, if it’s possible, you can try using another USB cable. If the problem continues, you will need to replace the hard drive. Check the link below for the steps to check the warranty and create the replacement number (RMA).

Check Warranty

https://westerndigital.secure.force.com/WarrantyCheck?lang=en

How to get an RMA, (Return Merchandise Authorization) or replace a defective product under warranty

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