Re: recovering data from HDD with winxp O/S on

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"Anna" <myname@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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p.mc wrote:

Hi

I've been trying to help fix a mates pc. It powers up, but there is
no signal to the monitor.

1 - I reseated all the hardware inside and checked cables....(still
the same)
2 - Put in a new working P/Supply....(still the same)
3 - Put in different Graphics card....(still the same)

He did have a problem with the CPU fan which he changed, also
mentioned he caught the MOBO with a screwdriver during the process,
so now he'd like me to recover the data from his Maxtor HDD.

Can someone advise me on how best to do that?

My sys specs are below, and will be the machine his HDD will be put
into.


"GHalleck" <ghalleck@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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There are various ways of doing this but my preference is to remove
the
HD and put it into an USB/Firewire external enclosure or adapter. This
minimizes the effort by not requiring the opening of a second computer
case and fiddling around with its internals.


"p.mc" <p@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi

I slaved "his" HDD on "my" machine, now wants me to wipe "his" HDD
(format - re-format?).
I noticed if I right click "his" slaved drive, it gives me the option
to format.

Note!...**He wants me to install the HDD into another old machine he
has as the primary HDD (PATA)**

1...Should I format it in "my" machine as mentioned above, then format
it in "his" other machine?
2...Should I put "my" winxp CD in and re-format in "my" machine?
3...Should I install it in "his" other machine and use it's winxp cd to
re-format?

Sorry for the long winded post, but I want to make sure I'm doing the
right thing for him.

--
Regards
p.mc


"Anna" <myname@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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p.mc:
The answer, of course is your "option" 3.

We're assuming, of course, that you're dealing with a non-defective HDD.

Does "his other old machine" contain a functioning HDD with the XP OS?
Would cloning the contents of that HDD onto this "new" HDD (assuming you
or he have a disk cloning program) be an option or of any use? Or does
he simply want a fresh install of the XP onto that "new" HDD? If the
latter, then just go ahead with installing the "new" HDD as Primary
Master in that "old" machine and install XP (partitioning & formatting
as you go along). If you go that route, disconnect the "old" HDD (and
any other HDDs/storage devices) that may be installed before you
undertake the XP installation. You can later reconnect his "old" HDD as
a secondary HDD in the system if he still wants it.

I assume that in the meantime you've copied/backed up any data that your
friend needs or wants from that "new" HDD while it was connected in your
system.
Anna


"p.mc" <p@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi Anna

Basically he's got 2 machines and now buying a "new" machine with xp
pre-installed etc...etc.

1...His 1st bought machine is in full working order, but has no HDD's
installed...(so not working at present)
2...His 2nd bought machine has the initial problem of no signal to
monitor. (it looks as if he's damaged circuitry
on the MOBO).

I've backed up the data from his non-defective HDD, but now want to
re-format it so it can be installed into his "1st bought"
machine, to be used for his kids educational/games etc..etc.
My concern was did I have to format it in my machine before installing it
to his "1st bought" machine, particularly because
it had an O/S installed on the Disk. I thought it may not boot up.

So all I need to do is install the HDD into his "1st bought" machine and
re-format with that machines XP CD?

Regards
p.mc


p.mc:
Yes, your final sentence of your last post is the way to go. You will be
making a fresh install of the XP OS onto that HDD. I assume you know the
process. As you undertake that install process you will have an
opportunity to delete any & all partitions on that drive, create one or
more partitions as you please, and format same. You will continue to
install the OS using that XP installation CD. There is nothing more you
need to partition, format, and install the XP OS onto that HDD other than
the XP installation CD.
Anna


Hi

Should I take out the GFX card/sound card/pci adapters etc on his "1st
bought" machine, before re-formating, then add them one at a time after the
O/S is installed, or doesn't it matter?

--
Regards
p.mc


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