Definition: Corrupt copy


Sometimes while transferring data from a damaged disk, the damaged disk releases the expected amount of raw data but in a seemingly random order. Such a copy is worthless. The problem is due to a physically damaged disk, which causes errors in the location/addressing information.




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Physical Damage

Damage to the physical unit. For a hard drive this may be damage to the electronics, the mechanics or the media itself.

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