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corrupted hard drive!!! ahhh!!!!!!


I wanted to save the files on my hard drive. I was told that it is corruped. I cannot even access it through ms-dos. I took out the laptop hard drive and put it in an external enclosre and when i attempt to open it from another computer it keeps saying that the hard drive has not been formatted.. do i wish to format it.. yes or no... NO of course not! There're a lot of important files which I need in there... PLlease help!

    
spire

What OS/filesystem did you have on the drive? What OS are you trying to access it from?

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the os on the hard disk is windows xp pro...

I tried to access it from a windows xp os on another laptop...

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spire

Doesn't sound too good... maybe you could try Norton Utilities or something like it, but I don't like your chances.



If the data is important, there are professional services that can retrieve your data... but they are *very* expensive (AFAIK). If the data isn't that important then take it as a lesson to backup frequently... sorry dude.

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... how expensive are you talking man?... and what's this black boot cd im seeing these days too...



thanks for the response by the way

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spire

Try reinstalling the XP on the original hard drive in repair mode or just rewite over the old install. Cross your fingers!

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Rick G


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I wanted to save the files on my hard drive. I was told that it is corruped. I cannot even access it through ms-dos. I took out the laptop hard drive and put it in an external enclosre and when i attempt to open it from another computer it keeps saying that the hard drive has not been formatted.. do i wish to format it.. yes or no... NO of course not! There're a lot of important files which I need in there... PLlease help!

Ok this might work but you might need to crack it (not hard) try this at http://download.com.com/3000-2094-10167987.html

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subzero7676

You will not be able to put your HDD in another computer and access it from there as the registry settings will be for your original board and any other computer will ask to format for the new mobo.

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Rick G

Ladies And Gentlemen I Have Found A Cure... Actually With Your Help I Have Found One.. Thanks Brothas!!!! You Guys Are The Best... There Are Many Programs Available For These Types Of Situations... 2 Of The Best Ive Found Are Getdataback, And R-studio.... Virtuallab Is Awesome But You Have To Pay A Lot Of Money For It..... Thanks Guys!!!!

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spire


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Originally Posted by Rick G


You will not be able to put your HDD in another computer and access it from there as the registry settings will be for your original board and any other computer will ask to format for the new mobo.

quess again... registry settings only matter if you are trying to boot from the drive.

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