Is it difficult to get needed documents off a computer hard-drive that crashed? I purchased a new computer, but don't want to infect it. Thanks
2006-10-15 03:39:21 · 8 answers · asked by TLC 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
u can get data from crashed HDD softwares available in market for this purpose
2006-10-15 03:42:35 · answer #1 · answered by paradise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the HardDrive crashed, it will be next to impossible. You won't infect the other computer HD if you slave the HD to it. You may be able to recover those files by simply drag and dropping if the HD is recognized when you slave it. A virus is designed to infect the host drive. Since you'll be slaving it, there is no concern, unless you transfer the INFECTED file over to the new pc.
2006-10-15 03:43:41 · answer #2 · answered by smartestassofthemall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on what crashed the hard drive. If its simply a mechanical failure of the drive, you will need a proffesional to try to retrieve this info. If its simply a software failure, plug the drive in as a slave drive and reboot. Look in "My Computer" and if the drive shows up, open it and you should see your files!
2006-10-15 03:43:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should connect the hard disk as a slave drive to the new pc. Then see if you can access it. If your bios detects it and shows up in my computers, then get all the partitions checked by a good , updated antivirus program, then check it using a antispyware program. If the files pass through these checks, then you can copy the files that you need, on to your newer hard disk, or copy them onto cd/dvd.
2006-10-15 03:47:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
welll, to be on te safe side you want to use a "middle man" use either a USB drive or use a external hard drive to transfer all your documents. once you do that, then just run a virus scanner AD- AWARE works great and its FREE. and you should be all set. if you dont have a external hard drive, you could hook them up with a network cable and transfer the documents directly to the new computrer and then run a virus scanner again and delete any viruses.
2006-10-15 03:47:33 · answer #5 · answered by monkeypaw201p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boot 'old' computer from a setup floppy or CD. Do not enter setup. Boot to DOS. Copy files to to floppy or CD then transfer to a folder on your new computer.
2006-10-15 03:47:45 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If that hard drive is making irregular clicking sounds, it's toast...
Send it in to one of those expensive hard drive recovery centers if this is what's wrong.
2006-10-15 03:43:54 · answer #7 · answered by dashwarts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need an expert who is familiar with the process.
2006-10-15 04:06:35 · answer #8 · answered by Elaine B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋