Im in a bind!

daniel-delarosa · 11-05-2009, 03:58 AM

First off, I dont know much about computers at all.
My computer says something about loosing AC power and gives a list of options on how to start windows. Safe mode, safe mode with configuration, normally and I dont remember the other. Anyways, all options bring me back to that same point. It sounds like the hard drive tries to get going, but stops. How can I get all of my pictures and stuff out of that computer and into my new one? I cant really afford to take it to a shop.

ScottALot · 11-05-2009, 04:09 AM

Hard drive brand? Look at the sticker.

daniel-delarosa · 11-06-2009, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottALot

Hard drive brand? Look at the sticker.

It says Maxtor on it.

**johnb35** · 11-05-2009, 04:11 AM

If you lost power while the computer was on, most likely you will just need to download and run the hard drive makers disk diagnostic utility. Run it and it should repair any errors that it finds and then you should be able to boot into windows.

**Cromewell** · 11-06-2009, 05:09 PM

You can get the diagnostic tools from http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/sup...oads/seatools/

Sounds like you'll just need an exclosure to attach the drive to the laptop and copy off the data you want though.

daniel-delarosa · 11-12-2009, 03:18 AM

I looked on craigslist and found a Samsung 120 gig hard drive for 45 bucks and the guy will load windows xp on it for another 30. He will put it in for me to show that it works too. What do yall think?

Stoic Sentinel · 11-12-2009, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by daniel-delarosa

I looked on craigslist and found a Samsung 120 gig hard drive for 45 bucks and the guy will load windows xp on it for another 30. He will put it in for me to show that it works too. What do yall think?

Wait, you're paying someone to format and install an HDD for you?

daniel-delarosa · 11-12-2009, 04:50 AM

yes. Is that not good?

Stoic Sentinel · 11-12-2009, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by daniel-delarosa

yes. Is that not good?

Well, why pay $30 when you can do it yourself? It's really not that hard. All you need to do is know how to read, press a key when prompted, use a screwdriver, and connect cables. Most cases these days have HDD trays, so you might now even need to know how to use a screwdriver

mac550 · 11-12-2009, 08:25 AM

yes thats not a good idea since windows sets itself up to each computers configuration in the install process, that installation that this person installs on the HDD may not work on your computer.
do you have a windows disk/windows recovery disk? if so id suggest trying a windows repair and see if that works.

11-05-2009, 03:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
daniel-delarosa New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 11	Im in a bind! First off, I dont know much about computers at all. My computer says something about loosing AC power and gives a list of options on how to start windows. Safe mode, safe mode with configuration, normally and I dont remember the other. Anyways, all options bring me back to that same point. It sounds like the hard drive tries to get going, but stops. How can I get all of my pictures and stuff out of that computer and into my new one? I cant really afford to take it to a shop.

11-05-2009, 04:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
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johnb35 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Near Joliet Illinois Age: 39 Posts: 3,613	If you lost power while the computer was on, most likely you will just need to download and run the hard drive makers disk diagnostic utility. Run it and it should repair any errors that it finds and then you should be able to boot into windows. __________________ Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R CPU - E8400 Memory - 2GB Corsair XMS2 (2x 1gb) Graphics - ATI HD3870 Hard Drives - 250GB Seagate DVD Drive - Lite-On DVD Burner - Lite-On Power Supply - Rosewill RP600V2-S-SL 600W 22" Acer widescreen AL2216WBD

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Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 26 Posts: 11,802	You can get the diagnostic tools from http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/sup...oads/seatools/ Sounds like you'll just need an exclosure to attach the drive to the laptop and copy off the data you want though. __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in command here. www.userfriendly.org

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11-12-2009, 03:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
daniel-delarosa New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 11	I looked on craigslist and found a Samsung 120 gig hard drive for 45 bucks and the guy will load windows xp on it for another 30. He will put it in for me to show that it works too. What do yall think?

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daniel-delarosa New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 11	yes. Is that not good?

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