my old computer's motherboard died...is there any chance of retrieving my files off the desktop?

Question

i was using an emachines computer with windows 98 SE, before i got a new computer, and I wanted to know the possiblility of retriving files off the desktop. I have important family photos and music files i would like to save from the desktop. I was told by a friend who knows about computers that the motherboard no longer works...does this mean that my desktop files are non-retrievable? HELP...i need second and third opinions on this question.

Answer 1

You should be able to take the hard drive out of your old computer and install it in a second hard drive bay (which most desktop PCs have), where it will come up as another hard drive on your new PC. From there, you should have no problem retrieving your files.

I would, however, seek help from a computer professional in actually transplanting the hard drive, so as not to damage it.

Answer 2

Hi. All data is stored on your hard drive. This can be removed and hooked up to another computer as a slave drive (SL jumper on the back) and you should be able to get your files.

Answer 3

its so simple honey,
nothing to worry abt
just plug the old hard disk in the new computer as a secondary IDE channel or slave drive.
data is not stored in motherboard let it burn yaar.
just save the hard disk,it has all the data.
if u find it dffclt, get any engnr fr tht.
ok
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Answer 4

my old computer's motherboard died...
God bless his sole.
install the old hard drive to the new computer and copy what you want to the new computer.

Answer 5

take out the hard drive and put it in the new computer.

Answer 6

Take out the old hard drive and put it in your new PC.
Copy the old drive to your new drive :)
good luck!

Answer 7

Harddrive! BABY!

Answer 8

If the computer crashed, there is no way. Sorry, but that is why we all need to back up frequently.