ATA HDD Password

[hindle8907]

Any one know how to remove/recover?
I just got a job lot of HDD's are a few of them are password protected.
Formatting in windows/dos/Linux just falls over. <<Was worth a try I knew it wouldn't work before I started.
I have tried to flash the FW with several different revisions which failed and i have tried to run a whole bunch of programs with no success.
Been on this now since 5pm and I am giving up :|

[beabert]

never had this issue, have you checked all the tools on hirens boot cd?

[Dave20046]

I was under the impression it couldn't be done - but probably ********. Scan the net for tools. I've unlocked one before with a tool but it wasn't a 'supervisor password' I don't think.

[flymo]

Google the partnumbers, you can usually find technical manuals on them.

[Bibio]

this is not for the faint hearted, PLEASE BE CAREFUL OF THIS PROGRAM.

http://hddguru.com/software/2005.10.02-MHDD/

YOU MUST READ THE MANUAL FIRST.

enjoy.

[maxinc]

I used to have an external Low Lever Formatting device. No os or software. Just pug it in and press a button. An hour later (depending on capacity) the disc was clean. If the encryption occurs in the FW, then you may need a service code to be able to rewrite the firmware in which case will probably be cheaper to get another drive.

[hindle8907]

this is not for the faint hearted, PLEASE BE CAREFUL OF THIS PROGRAM.

http://hddguru.com/software/2005.10.02-MHDD/

YOU MUST READ THE MANUAL FIRST.

enjoy.

Tried this before I posted, couldn't seem to get it to unlock will have another bash tonight.

[hindle8907]

never had this issue, have you checked all the tools on hirens boot cd?

looks to be a tool called ATAPWD 1.2 on the website but I cannot see it on my disk. will have a look at downloading this tonight and will let you know if it works.

[Viney]

Try Password (Its case sensitive)

[hindle8907]

Try Password (Its case sensitive)

lol

[Bibio]

there used to be a web****e that gave you all the factory passwords (like the bios). used to have the link but lost it many moons ago.

MHDD wont give you the password but it will let you wipe the old one, only trouble is that it also does a low level format at the same time. as far as i'm aware there is no way you can unlock a drive and keep the data (well not us mere mortals anyway).

[hindle8907]

yeah going ill have another go tonight, I'm not fussed about the data just want to use the drive.