How to Generate an Image File from a Faulty Drive

If you suspect that your hard drive is broken, then it is always better not to try to recover data from it, but to make an image from it from which to recover data.

It's crucial to note that the steps outlined in this guide entail inherent risks. Creating an image from a faulty disk could potentially result in complete disk failure. If there are uncertainties or if the disk's S.M.A.R.T. indicators signal significant degradation, it is advisable to seek assistance from professionals for physical disk repair.

To initiate the disk imaging process, it is necessary to install and execute ReclaiMe Pro software. This software offers enhanced flexibility in configuring parameters tailored to address the challenges posed by a failing drive.

Once the installation is complete, you can examine SMART parameters and patiently await the completion of the process, during which S.M.A.R.T. diagnostic data will be gathered for all disks currently linked to the computer.

Having determined how badly your disk is damaged, you can then create a disk image. There are several options for available image types. You can also specify additional settings for creating an image.

Once the image creation process is complete, disconnect the physical disk and start restoring data from that image.

Detailed instructions with many screenshots can be found on the page - How to create image file of damaged drive.