→ The disk's geometry is corrupted. Go to Tools → Set Disk Parameters and input correct heads/sectors from drive label.
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Have a question about using DiskGenius on a specific XP hardware setup? Leave a comment below or consult the official DiskGenius forum – but be sure to mention you’re running Windows XP SP3 for accurate advice. → The disk's geometry is corrupted
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Decide what to do with the newly created unallocated space (e.g., create a new partition or merge it into an adjacent drive).
Clone failing drives with bad sectors to preserve data before total hardware failure.