Omega Data Recovery – External Drive Not Detected in File Explorer

At Aberdeen Data Recovery, we specialise in professional Iomega data recovery, including drives that are not recognised by Windows File Explorer but are visible in Disk Management. This is a common sign of logical corruption, lost partitions, or unallocated space—issues that can be resolved with the right expertise.

With over 25 years of experience, we are Scotland’s most trusted provider for recovering data from Iomega external hard drives, NAS units, and legacy storage devices.

⚠️ Common Fault: Iomega Drive Appears in Disk Management but Not File Explorer

A recent client brought us their Iomega external hard drive which had suddenly stopped showing in File Explorer. When connected, it appeared in Disk Management as “unallocated space”, but without a drive letter or accessible file system.

This typically indicates:

  • Partition table corruption
  • Logical volume damage
  • Malware or improper ejection
  • Accidental deletion or formatting

Despite appearing empty, the data was still physically present—and fully recoverable.

🛠️ Our Iomega Data Recovery Process

Here’s how our engineers professionally recovered the data from the client’s Iomega drive:

1. Initial Assessment & Imaging

  • The external drive was safely imaged to prevent further data loss during recovery.
  • Sector-level clones created using forensic-grade hardware.

2. Partition Table & File System Repair

  • Located the corrupted partition table using advanced recovery tools.
  • Identified file system as NTFS, though corrupted and lacking volume metadata.

3. Logical Data Reconstruction

  • Used deep scan algorithms to identify lost partitions and rebuild folder structures.
  • Extracted files from within unallocated sectors where data was intact but not linked to a volume.

4. Data Validation & Delivery

  • Recovered files previewed and verified for integrity.
  • Data securely transferred to a new, healthy external device.

💽 Supported Iomega Products

We support data recovery from all Iomega devices, including:

  • Iomega External Hard Drives (USB 2.0 / 3.0 / FireWire / eSATA)
  • Iomega NAS Devices (StorCenter, EZ Media)
  • Iomega REV and ZIP Drives
  • Iomega Select and Prestige Drives
  • Legacy models supported regardless of interface or capacity

🧰 Supported File Systems & Interfaces

File Systems:

  • NTFS, FAT32, exFAT (Windows)
  • HFS+, APFS (Mac)
  • EXT3, EXT4, XFS (Linux)

Interfaces:

  • USB 2.0 / 3.0
  • FireWire 400 / 800
  • eSATA
  • Network (NAS)
  • Legacy SCSI and IDE via adapter

💼 Why Choose Aberdeen Data Recovery?

  • 🧠 Over 25 Years of Experience in Iomega Drive Recovery
  • 🛠️ Experts in Logical Corruption, Partition Recovery, and File System Repair
  • 🔐 GDPR-Compliant & Confidential
  • 💬 Free Diagnostic – No Data, No Fee
  • ⚡ 48-Hour Emergency Recovery Service Available

Whether your Iomega drive is old or modern, we have the expertise and tools to recover your valuable data quickly and securely.

📞 Get Help with Your Iomega Drive Today

If your Iomega drive isn’t showing up in File Explorer or appears as unallocated space in Disk Management, don’t risk reformatting or DIY tools. Let Aberdeen Data Recovery perform a safe, professional assessment and recovery.

Aberdeen Data Recovery – The trusted name in Iomega data recovery across Scotland and the UK.