Select the recovery console and once in a dos prompt use chkdsk to repair the file system like you see below. Replace (DRIVELETTER) with the applicable drive letter: chkdsk (DRIVELETTER): /f . This will force windows to attempt to repair the file system itself. Newer versions of Linux may have the ntfs-3g program and ntfsprogs and it includes a program called ntfsfix which can help repair a windows ntfs file system so it can be mounted or booted. Linux might have no issues being able to see and actually access the data even if the drive is not bootable.

1. Step-1: Recover a Dead Hard Disk
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Your hard drive just stopped working. It never made any odd
sounds like screeching, popping, or clicking, and it didn't crash. It
just quit and it has some priceless data that isn't backed up to
another device. This guide may help you troubleshoot and correct
any problems related to your drive. (Alternatively, read up on how to
recover data from the hard drive of a dead laptop.) Be sure to read
all warnings before proceeding.
If your files don't show up on the secondary computer, then you are
at one of those pivotal moments in life when you find out how much
your hard work and treasured memories are really worth to you.

2. Step 1: Recover a Dead Hard Disk
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3. Step-2
Inspect the outside of the hard drive for
damage.
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Stop using your computer or external hard drive.
Power down the computer or disconnect the external drive.
Remove the hard drive from the computer or device.
Examine it carefully for 'hot spots' or other damage on the external
controller board.
Check if there are broken parts.
your drive is damaged, an attempt to salvage your data can cost
anywhere from a hundred dollars to several thousand. What's more, the
process can take days—and there is no guarantee that the money and
time you invest will produce any results whatsoever.

4. Inspect the outside of the hard drive for
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5. Step3
Replace the cables
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6. Step 3 :
Replace the cables
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Plug the hard drive in with new cables (power and data connection) that
you know works and try again. Note that an IDE drive will need a flat-
ribbon cable.
Now that we've gone through the depressing task of properly setting your
expectations, here's the good news: Very often, the data on failed drives
is recoverable. In fact, it's surprising how resilient that information can be
—just ask any corporate embezzler who thought he had deleted all the
evidence from his PC, only to have it show up later in court.
There are two ways that drives crash: Logical failure and mechanical
failure. In a logical failure, the drive's components are physically
undamaged, but because of either accidental formatting or a corrupt file
system, the drive is not able to find and navigate its own data. However,
unless it has been overwritten, that data still exists on your drive.

7. Step 4-PATA (IDE/EIDE) drive, switch
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8. Step4: PATA (IDE/EIDE) drive, switch drive pin
settings.
If it was “slave” or “cable select,” set it to “master.”
Plug it in alone without any other device on that port and try again.
This is a general description of the most frequently asked questions
about the IDE/EIDE Interface. This information is meant only to address
basic troubleshooting of IDE/EIDE compatibility issues, and is not meant
to be an in-depth discussion of all possible error issues. Our purpose is
to aid you in solving basic IDE/EIDE difficulties that may arise.
Software - the Enhanced BIOS Specification that surpasses the 504 MB
hard drive capacity limitation
Hardware - hard drives that conform to the ATA-2 and ATA-PI Standards
Fast-ATA, EIDE's counterpart, was a separate marketing program that
was introduced by Seagate and Quantum. This program leaned
conservatively toward the ATA-2 specification.

9. Step-5
IDs PCI controller and try again

10. IDs PCI controller and try again
If you don't have another controller, a PCI card that adds ports
to your computer, just change the ID.
(i.e. USB) if you have one.
If it does not spin up, try connecting it to another power source
(include data connection as some drives don't spin up without).
If on both it does not spin up, the fault is most likely related to
the Printed Circuit Board.
A mechanical failure means that your drive has broken parts
that are preventing it from working—busted drives often make
a telltale clicking sound as they futilely attempt to access their
files.

11. Step-6
Replace the Drive's Controller
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12. Replace the Drive's Controller
Board
It is important to match the exact same model number and
stepping (i.e. firmware revision, printed circuit board number).
Matching drives can sometimes be found at places like eBay,
inspect the photo in the auction carefully to determine if the
model and firmware match. Contact the seller to be sure the
drive being auctioned matches the picture prior to buying.
Remove the screws with the correct screwdrivers. Most drives
use Torx (star drive) head which is available at home repair
stores. Be careful, the screws are soft.
Learn everything about how it is connected to the drive. Most
drives are connected via ribbon cables and pin rows. Be
gentle. Do not crimp or damage the connectors.