Fix Hard Drive Partition Showing 0 Bytes Error in Windows 11/10/8/7 for Free

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How to fix a hard drive showing 0 bytes used?

"Since last Friday, one of my computer's hard drive partitions shows 0 bytes. I didn't take it seriously until this morning when I needed to access an important file saved in that partition. I assumed it was a system glitch that could be resolved by restarting the computer. However, that wasn't the case, and the issue persists. I can't open it. Do you know how to resolve this without losing my crucial files?"

Has your hard drive partition suddenly become 0 bytes? Can you still access data in the 0 byte partition? Don't worry. Follow the solutions on this page to fix the 0 byte hard drive issue in Windows 10/8/7.

Note: The main symptoms of a 0 byte hard drive partition in Disk Management are RAW and No Media. These two conditions have different solutions, so continue reading to find out how to fix this error.

A quick fix for this issue is to:

1. Unplug the hard drive, reinsert it, and then restart your computer. 2. Replace the power cable and SATA data cable for the hard drive, and then restart your computer. 3. If these steps do not resolve the issue, continue seeking further solutions to address the problem.

[Fixed] 0 Byte Hard Drive Shows as RAW in Disk Management

Applies to fix the RAW partition on 0 byte hard drive/SSD which shows online and healthy.

A hard drive partition with the RAW issue might also show 0 bytes used in the Properties of the drive. To resolve this issue without data loss, you can follow the steps here as a guideline.

# 1. Restore Data

When the "Used Space" in disk management is shown as 0 bytes, you'll be unable to access the device. With professional hard drive recovery software, you can retrieve all your valuable data. The Data Recovery Wizard tool helps you perform a quick and secure data recovery on a hard drive partition, USB drive, SD card, or other storage device with a "0 bytes" issue.

Step 1: Select the disk and start scanning

Launch Disk Drill and hover over the partition that used to have your lost data. This can be an internal hard drive, an external disk, a USB flash drive, or an SD card. Click “Scan.”

Step 2: Preview and select the files to recover

Narrow down the scan results by using the file type filter on the left or in the top-right corner until you find the needed file. If necessary, click the "Preview" button or double-click the item to preview its content.

Step 3: Save the recovered lost data to a secure location

Check the box next to the file(s) you wish to recover, then click “Recover” to restore your lost data to a secure location. We advise against saving recovered data on the same disk from which it was lost.

Remember to save the recovered data to another secure device until the issue is resolved.

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# 2. Fix 0 Byte Error on RAW Hard Drive (3 Ways)

Quick Fix - Change Hard Drive Letter

When a hard drive shows up as 0 bytes, it could be due to a connectivity issue or the drive letter not being recognized. A quick fix you can try is to reconnect the hard drive and change its drive letter.

1. Press the `Windows+R` keys, type in **diskmgmt.msc**, and press `Enter`. This will bring up the Disk Management window.

Step 2: Right-click the hard drive showing 0 bytes of free space and select "Change drive letter and paths..."

Step 3: Click "Change drive letter," and then select a drive letter from the drop-down menu.

Step 4: Click “OK,” and then click “Yes” when prompted. Click “OK” again to confirm and close the window.

If changing the drive letter doesn't fix the 0 byte hard drive issue, you have 3 options to fix RAW partition with 0 bytes.

Method 1: Format 0 Byte RAW SSD/Hard Drive Partition to NTFS

After data recovery, you can format the 0 byte RAW partition to NTFS with Disk Management.

Step 1. Right-click on "My Computer"/"This PC" and select "Manage".

Step 2. Click on “Disk Management”, locate the 0-byte hard drive partition and right-click on it, then select “Format”.

Step 3: Choose NTFS as the file system for the partition, and click OK.

Format the SD card to NTFS with built-in tool:

Method 2: Convert RAW Drive to NTFS Using CMD

There is another way to fix the RAW issue on a device with 0 bytes used on the hard drive, which is to convert the RAW file system to NTFS using CMD commands.

Step 1: Press Windows + R, type diskpart, and press Enter.

Step 2. Enter each of the following commands on their own line and press Enter after each one.

< ul >< li > List volumes < li > Select volume X (where "X" is the drive letter of the RAW drive) < li > Format fs = ntfs quick (or format fs = fat32 quick) < li > Exit

Then, check the drive.

Method 3: Run the Disk Error Checker

Step 1. Right-click on the HDD/SSD partition with 0 bytes used in File Explorer and select “Properties,” then go to the “Tools” tab.

Step 2. Click the "Check" button under the "Error Checking" section.

Step 3: It will scan the SD card and automatically fix any file system errors it finds.

Once the operation is complete, and if necessary, restart your PC. The partition will then be available for saving and storing new files, and you can copy the recovered data back to it.

[Solved] Hard drive showing 0 bytes and no media in Disk Management

Applies to fixing a 0 byte hard drive that shows as Unallocated in Disk Management.

To fix a 0-byte used hard drive or partition showing "No Media," try either of these two methods.

# 1. Update Hard Drive Drivers

1. Step 1. Right-click on "This PC" or "My Computer", choose "Manage", and then go to "Device Manager".
2. Step 2. Expand "Disk Drives", find the 0-byte hard drive shown as "No Media", right-click it, and select "Update Driver Software".
4. Step 3. Choose "Search automatically for updated driver software" and wait patiently until the process is done.
5. Restart your computer if necessary.

If your hard drive or SSD is a proprietary device, contact the manufacturer or visit their website to download and install a driver for it.

After the upgrade, you can check the hard drive partitions to see if your data is accessible. Also, look at the drive's status in Disk Management.

If it says "RAW," fix it using the solutions from the first method. If it says "Offline," activate it so it says "Online," then try opening the device again. If you still don't see your media, try Method 2 for more help.

# 2. Bring a 0-byte media-less hard drive to a local repair center

When all else fails, your last resort is to have your hard drive sent to a local data recovery center or the manufacturer's support hub for repair.

"Frequently Asked Questions about SSD Showing 0 Bytes"

You might have already resolved the issue with your internal or external hard drive showing 0 bytes of available space. If you want to know more, feel free to read through the Q&A below.

Why do I see 0 bytes of space available?

There can be several reasons why a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is showing 0 bytes:

• Your hard drive becomes a RAW drive
• Your hard drive is corrupted
• You have viruses on your drive

2. How can I fix the hard drive showing 0 bytes issue?

When your hard drive shows 0 bytes, follow these solutions:

• Convert RAW to NTFS Without Formatting
• Format the hard drive to NTFS
• Run CHKDSK to check for disk errors
• Update the hard drive driver

3. Is a 0-byte file a virus?

No, it's not a virus. Typically, a 0-byte file is the result of a damaged file or storage drive.

4. How can I fix my SSD filling up for no reason?

You can try the following solutions to fix the "SSD full for no reason" error:

• Delete large hidden files and folders
• Clean up junk files and large files
• Delete hibernation file
• Uninstall some programs
• Temporarily disable System Restore
• Free up extra space on the C drive