Once your USB is ready, you must boot your computer from it to access the repair environment.
: The process is designed to be non-destructive to existing data, but it is always safer to back up critical files before attempting repairs on failing hardware.
Enter the —a standalone, recovery-environment tool that claims to do the impossible: reverse magnetic decay and remagnetize the surface of your hard disk drive (HDD).
: The regeneration process is designed to be non-destructive, keeping your files intact while fixing the underlying magnetic errors.
| Option | Best For | Speed | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Drives with many bad sectors | Slow (10 hours for 2TB) | | Scan & Show Bad Sectors | Quick diagnostics | Fast (2 hours for 2TB) | | Regenerate Directly | When you know the exact bad area | Medium |