It asked to connect joystick to ps3 via usb cable and press ps button and later it showed this screen there it says the system software cannot be run correctly. I said screw it and circumvented the problem for now. I havent tried this on a slim, but on fat ps3s, you just put the drive in, boot the console, and follow the onscreen instructions. But when i tried to put that hdd back in ps3 it would not boot. Ensure that the internal drive of the ps3 is of fat32 file system as the ps3 does not support the ntfs file system that is the standard in the windows nt family. Why your new hard drive isnt showing up in windows and. Dec 20, 2008 windows pcs cant read the file system. Before creating a new volume on the drive, you need to recover data using hard drive recovery software easeus data recovery wizard. Question hdd from ps3 wont initialize toms hardware forum.
So nothing is needed to be done, to get the ps3 up and running, after a hdd switch. Do not tighten too much as you may risk stripping the screws. How to fix playstation 3 not starting after update. Please be advised that if you replace the hard drive, the data that was on the original hard drive will not show up on the ps3 unless you manually back up the data and transfer. How to upgrade or replace your ps4 and ps4 pro hard drive. Theres not much room in the bays for the fatter ones. Reinstall playstation 3 system software playstation support. A window will popup, where you will be required to choose the correct disk. Slide the hard drive and casing back into the playstation 3. Format new hard drive within windows 10 disk management.
Cannot initialize disk external hdd that shows uninitialized. You can change the regioncountry in the top right of the link above to help you locate where to purchase it. Dont initialize the disk, which would erase all of the data on it. In this case, you must reinstall the system software using downloaded update data. Depending on the software title, you may not be able to play without first updating the ps3 system software.
How to fix the disk unknown, not initialized or unallocated. Update data download procedure create a folder on the storage media in which to save the update data. If you have a new disk that shows up as not initialized, you can initialize the hard drive without worrying about data loss. Use the file system dropdown menu, and select ntfs recommended. If not, like in most instances, turn to third party partitioning software. After selecting your external hard drive, select the partition style of the disk to mbr or gpt. When pc cannot initialize a disk, you may receive following alert messages. It will either request this when you turn the ps3 on for the first time after putting the hard drive in, or you may need to put it into service mode for it to install by following the instructions below, and then choosing the system update option.
How to fix ps3 system software cannot be run correctly error. Also, the environmental conditions play an essential role in determining the lifespan of the hard disk drive. The normal lifespan of the hard disk drive is somewhere between 35 years. Run it and try and extract any info you can from the hd. Its not simply just a disk partition software, but is a complete partition manager. Yes it will work, but you will need to download the ps3 firmware and put it on a usb stick. This also works to initialized a brand new hard drive. After a partition is created, you can format the partition to create a file system. You can initialize the ps4 system software, and delete all users and their data saved on the ps4 system. Is there a way to uninitialize a just initialized drive. You then can format and install the ps3 system on new drive. How to install a new hard drive in a ps3 our pastimes.
Its recorded in windows 10, but will work more or less the same way in windows 8, 7, and even xp. Refer to step 6 from above and go in reverse order when installing. In the value label field, type a descriptive name for the drive. Insert your new hard drive into the casing so it matches the placement of the previous drive.
Aomei partition assistant professional edition is an allaround application that integrates simple. The device is recognized by both the bios and shows up in ther device manager though type is unknown, status is not initialized, partition style is not applicable. You can install the system software on the hdd by using the safe mode. Cara mengatasi hardisk yang tidak terbaca seperti nampak pada gambar, masalahnya adalah partisi hardisk atau yang biasa kita ketahui adalah local disk d. Choosing to initialize your ps3 will clear the hard drive of data, including downloaded. When i got my new ps3 yesterday morning, i tried it and everything was working perfectly.
Also, under ps3 folder, create a new folder named update without double quotes. On the safe mode menu, choose option 3, restore file system. Now, have a look at how to format a new hard drive in detail. Some linux gear can see the hdd, and he suggests you download a live ubuntu iso and make a cd. So i go ahead and open disk utility and format the disk fat32. Download aomei backupper standard, which is a free backup, restore and clone software and fully supports. This video shows you how to initialize the ps4 software onto a new hdd or ssd. From hardcore gamers to converts and newbies, all are welcome in rps3.
New hard drive in playstation 3 but it will not format. Second, the drive size matches the size of the drive we just installed around 1 tb, and the drive is flagged as unallocated, which means none of the hard drive space has been formatted or. After initializing the disk, you may notice the status of the hard drive is not not initialized anymore but the layout shows as unallocated, which means the disk is still inaccessible. Its getting detected in computer management but not as a hard drive.
Added an additional internal sandisk ssd plus 120 gb. Obviously its not going to be playing any games or anything. I believe that once you put the new drive in, and boot the console, it will take you through the process of reinstallation. First, the disk is marked as unknown and not initialized on the left, which a brand new disk introduced to the system would be flagged as. Oct 17, 2019 the playstation 3 is designed to run with 2. This system software update improves system performance. I will guide you go through the process stepbystep.
Hard drive not initialized initialize disk without. If after you restore your ps3 system, it still does not boot. If the system software does not start when the system is turned on such as when the hard disk has been replaced, a screen such as the one shown below is. Here, rightclick the hard drive and click initialize disk. Stepbystep guide to clone ps3 hard drive to larger drive. In such a case, most users have files or folders stored in the disk and are eager to know whether initializing a disk erase the.
Secure the drive into place using the four screws you previously removed. Ive checked quite many forums and this case is the case 2 where. Perhaps disk unknown not initialized no size issue is caused by the pc motherboard issue. Mar 06, 2009 so i unscrewed my ps3 again and put the 500gb in an enclosure, plugged it into my mac, and my mac said hard disk not initialized. When i checked the system information, it listed 417gb free out of 465gb. My ps3 died last night and i have never backed up any of my data on to an external drive. You can use safe mode on your playstation 3 to remove corrupt data from the hdd. If your ps3 system does not recognise the update file, check that the folder names and file name are correct. The ps3 s os is not stored on the hdd, but the internal flash memory of the ps3.
If your hard drive doesnt have the required format, you may connect your ps3 device to the computer to format the same. A brand new hard disk drive comes completely unallocated. If the problem persists, choose option 4, rebuild database. Download and install the firmware in ps4update directory. Apr 22, 2010 playstation 3 does not support ntfs file system so you must use a storage media with fat32 file system.
May, 2016 this video shows you how to initialize and format a new drive. Playstation 3 hard disk drive hdd file system is corrupted. This video shows you how to initialize and format a new drive. Since the console was released, updates have added the ability to play 3d bluray movies and games, stream movies online and enabled enhanced multimedia playback compatibility. I really dont want to lose my data like i did with ps3 2 month ago or so thank you, ylod. How to clone ps34 hard drive to new larger hdd or ssd. It simply depends on how much work the hard disk drive does on a daytoday basis. The ps3 really doesnt care what kind of sata hard drive you put in it, as long as its no bigger than 1tb. Aomei partition assistant professional edition is an allaround application that integrates simpletohandle options for disk and partition management. Since you cant use a hard drive without allocating. How to format new hard drive on windows 10 windows central. Jul 09, 2017 having similar issues with usb loader gx on my wii but my hdd worked before and now it wont load and says usb not initialized, tried narrowing down the problem and the hdd shows up on nintendont on said wii then tried usbloader gx with my friends wii with my hdd and it works fine then i tried reinstalling cios 249 base 56 v10 beta53alt cios 250 base 57 v10 beta52 and trec bug but still no.
However it is not assigned a drive letter and i cant access it at all. It is the easiest way to fix disk unknown not initialized issue. Connect the usb storage device that the update file is saved on to your ps3 system, and then from the function screen, select settings system software update. Disconnect the data and power cables from the problematic drive.
Jan 22, 20 i have three hard drives available to use. So i unscrewed my ps3 again and put the 500gb in an enclosure, plugged it into my mac, and my mac said hard disk not initialized. Ps4 wont boot up, asks for system update playstation 4. Rightclick on the hard disk, which could be under the disk 2 label and select initialize disk. I havent tried this on a slim, but on fat ps3 s, you just put the drive in, boot the console, and follow the onscreen instructions. This guide will go through the steps of backing up the current hard drive, installing the new hard drive, and restoring your old settings so that you dont lose those. System software is not deleted when the system storage is formatted.
Place the replacement hard disk on the ps3 system hard disks metal frame, and then attach using the screws 4 places. Playstation 3 does not support ntfs file system so you must use a storage media with fat32 file system. Why your new hard drive isnt showing up in windows and how. Checked few threads here and tried them and no success.
Press the metal loop to the left to lock the drive into. Installation successful partition manager software. If youre having trouble getting your playstation 3 to turn on after an update, your ps3s operating system could be corrupted. When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Using a thirdparty tool to clone ps3 hdd are far easier than you might imagine. If you perform this operation, all settings and information saved on the ps4 system is deleted and the system is initialized. Fix external hard drive not initialized io error guide 2020. If i stick a blank hard drive into my ps3 will it work.
So, while installing the operating system on your new computer you need to partition that unallocated hard drive. Format initialize a memory stick, sd memory card, compactflash or the system. Attach the blue screw to lock the hard disk in place. But what happens if you turn a working ps3 on with no hard drive in the machine. He also warns not sure that you should not, for the moment, connect the hdd back on to the ps3, as it will automatically be reformatted. With the blank drive in the ps3, it will complain that the correct drive has not been found. Copy the update data to the ps3 systems hard disk drive and perform the update. The reason i ask this is because i was trying to backup my playstation 3 hard drive by connecting it to my sata port on my pc, and i ended up going into disk management and clicking initialize disk bad idea as the ps3 will no longer recognise the hard drive and asks to format it when i put it back in the ps3. Download the new firmware data on your pc from this link at time of writing this it is 2.
However, a disk that has been used for a period of time may also become not initialized. Having similar issues with usb loader gx on my wii but my hdd worked before and now it wont load and says usb not initialized, tried narrowing down the problem and the hdd shows up on nintendont on said wii then tried usbloader gx with my friends wii with my hdd and it works fine then i tried reinstalling cios 249 base 56 v10 beta53alt cios 250 base 57 v10 beta52 and trec bug but still. Hard drive not initialized initialize disk without losing. An unallocated drive means a hard drive which is not assigned to any drive letter. Format initialize a memory stick, sd memory card, compactflash or the hard disk. Previous to all of this, i bought a new hdd for it. Ps3 i connected my ps3 cfw hdd to pc and ps3 says it. Ps3 hard drive to read on a pc playstation nation gamespot. The sony playstation 3 can serve as a pretty decent media server for your home theater set up, but the original 60 gig model lacks the space to become a full blown media server. Once the update folder has been created, download the ps3 system software update to this location.
What exactly does the initialize disk option in disk. Aomei partition assistant, certainly is one good and handy disk partition software. Not only did i not back up any saves i had since i got my new ps3 within the last few months, but i never synced my trophies. But he doesnt know what hes done with the old hard drive. I am attaching screen shot from my computer disk management where it shows disk as not initialized and unallocated. The 40 gb ps3 wont boot at all leaving me with the. Sometimes, you may meet problem that it shows messing telling cannot initialize an internal hard disk or removable disk on your computer. Cara mengatasi unallocated hardisk hardisk yang tidak. The playstation 3 subreddit ps3, playstation3, sony playstation 3. Do not turn off the ps3 system or remove storage media during this operation. How to initializing ps4 os on a new hdd part 33 youtube. How to install ps3 system updates to the hard drive your. How to properly configure the ssd as boot drive and hdd as storage drive.
Jul 03, 2017 first, the disk is marked as unknown and not initialized on the left, which a brand new disk introduced to the system would be flagged as. I picked up a 120 gb ps3 slim today but i would like to try and restore the data that was on the 40 gb drive somehow. Nov 07, 2019 a brand new hard disk drive comes completely unallocated. Do not perform updates using any data other than the official update data provided by sony interactive entertainment over a network or on disc media, and do not perform updates by methods other than those described in the product documentation or in this site. An upgrade can be performed by removing the hard drive and replacing it with a larger capacity drive. Do a full format, not a quick one a quick format just formats the boot sec. Why not buy a new larger yet faster hard drive to upgrade hard drive. I took my 500gb drive and put it in the console i followed the guide on cnet.
Ps3 is the abbreviation for playstation 3 which is a home game console as well as. How to copy data from old ps3 or ps4 hard drive to another new hard. Being a hardware device, the hard disk drive is prone to severe issues and faults. Ps if your new hard drive is not initialized, you should initialize it at first. You can format your new hard drive in windows using the disk management tool, and the specific steps are as follows. Jul 25, 2019 if you have a new disk that shows up as not initialized, you can initialize the hard drive without worrying about data loss. System software is not deleted when the hard disk is formatted. Create a new folder named ps3 without double quotes. Initializing is only needed when a disk is brand new and hasnt been used. Full solutions to fix disk unknown not initialized 2 cases. Just rightclick my computer manage to run disk management. Replacing or upgrading the internal hdd in a ps4 or ps4 pro is a simply process. So i decided to make 2 hdds from my ps3 consoles as portable hdds.
Dec 29, 2015 when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Do not download system software files from any other websites, however. The ps3 system hard disk drive hdd is removable and upgradeable. This is a major update with improvements like external hdd support and. Stepbystep guide on how to clone ps3 or ps4 hard drive to new. Rightclick the new hard drive and select the format option.